King James Version
What Does Luke 3:6 Mean?
“And all flesh shall see the salvation of God.”
Context
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As it is written in the book of the words of Esaias the prophet, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.
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Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be brought low; and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough ways shall be made smooth;
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And all flesh shall see the salvation of God.
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Then said he to the multitude that came forth to be baptized of him, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?
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Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance, and begin not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, That God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham. worthy of: or, meet for
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Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(6) **The salvation of God.**—The same word is used as in Luke 2:30, where see Note.
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
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