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Luke 3:22 Cross-References

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And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased.

Luke 3:22 (KJV)

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Commentary on Luke 3:22

At Jesus' baptism, 'the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased.' This Trinitarian manifestation—Father speaking, Spirit descending, Son being baptized—reveals the Trinity at the inauguration of Jesus' ministry. The dove symbolizes purity, peace, and the Spirit's gentle power. The Father's declaration combines Psalm 2:7 (messianic enthronement: 'Thou art my Son') and Isaiah 42:1 (suffering servant: 'in whom my soul delighteth'), defining Jesus' mission as both royal Messiah and suf...

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