Luke 11:51
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 11:51 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 11:51 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "From the blood of Abel unto the blood of Zacharias, which perished between the altar and the temple: verily I say unto y..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 11:51 — KJV
“From the blood of Abel unto the blood of Zacharias, which perished between the altar and the temple: verily I say unto you, It shall be required of this generation.”
— Luke 11:51 (KJV)
Luke 11:51 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 11:51
“That upon you may come all the righteous blood shed upon the earth, from the blood of righteous Abel unto the blood of Zacharias son of Barachias, whom ye slew between the temple and the altar.”
Shares key themes with Luke 11:51: blood, abel, zacharias
“Speak thou also unto the children of Israel, saying, Verily my sabbaths ye shall keep: for it is a sign between me and you throughout your generations; that ye may know that I am the LORD that doth sanctify you.”
Shares key themes with Luke 11:51: between, verily, say
“Therefore said we, that it shall be, when they should so say to us or to our generations in time to come, that we may say again, Behold the pattern of the altar of the LORD, which our fathers made, not for burnt offerings, nor for sacrifices; but it is a witness between us and you.”
Shares key themes with Luke 11:51: between, altar, say
“And Reuben answered them, saying, Spake I not unto you, saying, Do not sin against the child; and ye would not hear? therefore, behold, also his blood is required.”
Shares key themes with Luke 11:51: blood, say, required
“But that it may be a witness between us, and you, and our generations after us, that we might do the service of the LORD before him with our burnt offerings, and with our sacrifices, and with our peace offerings; that your children may not say to our children in time to come, Ye have no part in the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Luke 11:51: between, say, generation
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