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Luke 7:16 Cross-References

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And there came a fear on all: and they glorified God, saying, That a great prophet is risen up among us; and, That God hath visited his people.

Luke 7:16 (KJV)

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Commentary on Luke 7:16

After the resurrection miracle, people responded: 'There came a fear on all: and they glorified God, saying, That a great prophet is risen up among us; and, That God hath visited his people.' The 'fear' (Greek 'phobos,' φόβος) is holy awe, not terror—appropriate response to divine power. They glorified God, recognizing Jesus' power as divine. Calling Him 'a great prophet' shows partial understanding—He was more than a prophet, but they recognized God working through Him. The phrase 'God hath visited his people' (Greek 'epeskepsato ho theos ton laon autou,' ἐπεσκέψατο ὁ θεὸς τὸν λαὸν αὐτοῦ) mea...

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