Luke 19:43
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 19:43 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 19:43 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For the days shall come upon thee, that thine enemies shall cast a trench about thee, and compass thee round, and keep t..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 19:43 — KJV
“For the days shall come upon thee, that thine enemies shall cast a trench about thee, and compass thee round, and keep thee in on every side,”
— Luke 19:43 (KJV)
Luke 19:43 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 19:43
“And it came to pass a long time after that the LORD had given rest unto Israel from all their enemies round about, that Joshua waxed old and stricken in age. stricken...: Heb. come into days”
Shares key themes with Luke 19:43: days, come, enemies
“And ye shall compass the king round about, every man with his weapons in his hand: and he that cometh within the ranges, let him be slain: and be ye with the king as he goeth out and as he cometh in.”
Shares key themes with Luke 19:43: come, about, compass
“And the Levites shall compass the king round about, every man with his weapons in his hand; and whosoever else cometh into the house, he shall be put to death: but be ye with the king when he cometh in, and when he goeth out.”
Shares key themes with Luke 19:43: come, about, compass
“Lift up thine eyes round about, and see: all they gather themselves together, they come to thee: thy sons shall come from far, and thy daughters shall be nursed at thy side.”
Shares key themes with Luke 19:43: come, thine, about
“When the host goeth forth against thine enemies, then keep thee from every wicked thing.”
Shares key themes with Luke 19:43: thine, enemies, keep
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