Luke 15:14
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 15:14 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 15:14 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that land; and he began to be in want." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 15:14 — KJV
“And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that land; and he began to be in want.”
— Luke 15:14 (KJV)
Luke 15:14 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 15:14
“And Cush begat Nimrod: he began to be a mighty one in the earth.”
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“And there was a famine in the land: and Abram went down into Egypt to sojourn there; for the famine was grievous in the land.”
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“And there was a famine in the land, beside the first famine that was in the days of Abraham. And Isaac went unto Abimelech king of the Philistines unto Gerar.”
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“And there shall arise after them seven years of famine; and all the plenty shall be forgotten in the land of Egypt; and the famine shall consume the land;”
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“And the plenty shall not be known in the land by reason of that famine following; for it shall be very grievous. grievous: Heb. heavy”
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