Luke 1:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 1:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 1:18 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And Zacharias said unto the angel, Whereby shall I know this? for I am an old man, and my wife well stricken in years." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 1:18 — KJV
“And Zacharias said unto the angel, Whereby shall I know this? for I am an old man, and my wife well stricken in years.”
— Luke 1:18 (KJV)
Luke 1:18 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 1:18
“And it came to pass, when he was come near to enter into Egypt, that he said unto Sarai his wife, Behold now, I know that thou art a fair woman to look upon:”
Shares key themes with Luke 1:18: know, old, wife
“Now Abraham and Sarah were old and well stricken in age; and it ceased to be with Sarah after the manner of women.”
Shares key themes with Luke 1:18: old, well, stricken
“And Abraham was old, and well stricken in age: and the LORD had blessed Abraham in all things. well...: Heb. gone into days”
Shares key themes with Luke 1:18: old, well, stricken
“And Isaac was forty years old when he took Rebekah to wife, the daughter of Bethuel the Syrian of Padanaram, the sister to Laban the Syrian.”
Shares key themes with Luke 1:18: old, wife, years
“And Esau was forty years old when he took to wife Judith the daughter of Beeri the Hittite, and Bashemath the daughter of Elon the Hittite:”
Shares key themes with Luke 1:18: old, wife, years
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