Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Luke 2:37 Cross-References
Explore 15 cross-references for Luke 2:37 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 2 verse 37 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day.”
Luke 2:37 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 2:37
A widow of about fourscore and four years (χήρα ἕως ἐτῶν ὀγδοήκοντα τεσσάρων, chēra heōs etōn ogdoēkonta tessarōn)—Likely 84 years of widowhood (not total age), making Anna over 100. The Greek construction suggests prolonged state: 84 years of faithfulness despite loss.Which departed not from the temple (οὐκ ἀφίστατο τοῦ ἱεροῦ, ouk aphistato tou hierou)—The imperfect tense indicates continuous, habitual action: she never left. But served God with fastings and prayers night and day (νηστείαις καὶ δεήσεσιν λατρεύουσα νύκτα καὶ ἡμέραν, nēsteiais kai deēsesin latreuousa nykta kai hēmeran)—The verb...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 2:37
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“and desolate”
“and I will dwell in Yahweh's house forever.”
“and had prayed with fasting”
“when they had fasted and prayed and laid their hands on them”
“that I will seek after”
“earnestly serving night and day”
“I cry in the daytime”
“Why do John's disciples often fast and pray, likewise also the disciples of the Pharisees, but yours eat and drink?”
“and its base of brass”
“Blessed are they that dwell in thy house: they will be still praising thee. Selah.”