King James Version
Luke 2:12 in the King James Version says “And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.” — study this verse from Luke chapter 2 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.”
Luke 2:12 · KJV
And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“And”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“wrapped in swaddling clothes”
G4683to wrap tightly in cloths (especially a new born baby)
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