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Luke 20:28 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Luke 20:28 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 20 verse 28 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Saying, Master, Moses wrote unto us, If any man's brother die, having a wife, and he die without children, that his brother should take his wife, and raise up seed unto his brother.”
Luke 20:28 (KJV)
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Commentary on Luke 20:28
Master, Moses wrote unto us—The Sadducees cite Moses (Deuteronomy 25:5-6), their only accepted Scripture. If any man's brother die, having a wife, and he die without children, that his brother should take his wife, and raise up seed unto his brother—the law of levirate marriage (from Latin levir, 'brother-in-law'). The Greek describes ἀναστήσῃ σπέρμα (anastēsē sperma), literally 'raise up seed.'This law protected childless widows and preserved family inheritance within tribes. The brother's duty ensured the deceased man's name and property line continued. The Sadducees will use this honored Mo...
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Cross-References for Luke 20:28
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“and one of them die”
“Go in to your brother's wife, and perform the duty of a husband's brother to her, and raise up seed to your brother.”
“his daughter-in-law”
“Turn again”
“and said”