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Luke 21:28 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Luke 21:28 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 21 verse 28 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.”
Luke 21:28 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 21:28
And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh. While unbelievers' hearts fail (v. 26), believers receive opposite commands—anakyptate kai eparate tas kephalas hymōn (ἀνακύψατε καὶ ἐπάρατε τὰς κεφαλὰς ὑμῶν, "straighten up and lift up your heads"). Both verbs are aorist imperatives—decisive commands. Anakyptō (ἀνακύπτω) means to straighten up from a stooped position, to look up; epairō (ἐπαίρω) means to lift up, raise. The posture contrasts despair's bowed head with hope's uplifted gaze.The timing is archomenōn de toutōn gines...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 21:28
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“but ourselves also”
“shine; for your light is come”
“in whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.”
“For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God.”
“I will give thanks to you, Yahweh; for though you were angry with me, your anger has turned away and you comfort me.,And in that day thou shalt say, O LORD, I will praise thee: though thou wast angry with me, thine anger is turned away, and thou comfortedst me., וְאָמַרְתָּ בַּיּוֹם הַהוּא אוֹדְךָ יְהוָה כִּי אָנַפְתָּ בִּי יָשֹׁב אַפְּךָ וּתְנַחֲמֵנִי׃ ,And in that day thou shalt say: I will give thanks unto Thee”
“with the harp and the voice of melody.”
“who are crying out to him day and night”
“to the redemption of God's own possession”
“for Yahweh has spoken it.”