Luke 1:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 1:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 1:17 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elias, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 1:17 — KJV
“And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elias, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to make ready a people prepared for the Lord. to the wisdom: or, by the wisdom”
— Luke 1:17 (KJV)
Luke 1:17 in Context — About the Book of Luke
Luke, the physician-historian, writes the most carefully researched Gospel — and the most tender. Outsiders take center stage: shepherds, women, Samaritans, tax collectors, the prodigal son. More than any Gospel, Luke shows Jesus praying at every turning point of His life.
Cross-References for Luke 1:17
“Specially the day that thou stoodest before the LORD thy God in Horeb, when the LORD said unto me, Gather me the people together, and I will make them hear my words, that they may learn to fear me all the days that they shall live upon the earth, and that they may teach their children.”
Shares key themes with Luke 1:17: before, children, make
“At that time will I bring you again, even in the time that I gather you: for I will make you a name and a praise among all people of the earth, when I turn back your captivity before your eyes, saith the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Luke 1:17: before, turn, make
“And the LORD said unto Moses, When thou goest to return into Egypt, see that thou do all those wonders before Pharaoh, which I have put in thine hand: but I will harden his heart, that he shall not let the people go.”
Shares key themes with Luke 1:17: before, turn, people
“I will send my fear before thee, and will destroy all the people to whom thou shalt come, and I will make all thine enemies turn their backs unto thee. backs: Heb. neck”
Shares key themes with Luke 1:17: before, turn, make
“And thou shalt take the atonement money of the children of Israel, and shalt appoint it for the service of the tabernacle of the congregation; that it may be a memorial unto the children of Israel before the LORD, to make an atonement for your souls.”
Shares key themes with Luke 1:17: before, children, make
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