Luke 2:32
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 2:32 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 2:32 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 2:32 — KJV
“A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.”
— Luke 2:32 (KJV)
Luke 2:32 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 2:32
“Wherefore ye shall make images of your emerods, and images of your mice that mar the land; and ye shall give glory unto the God of Israel: peradventure he will lighten his hand from off you, and from off your gods, and from off your land.”
Shares key themes with Luke 2:32: light, lighten, glory
“But Jonathan heard not when his father charged the people with the oath: wherefore he put forth the end of the rod that was in his hand, and dipped it in an honeycomb, and put his hand to his mouth; and his eyes were enlightened.”
Shares key themes with Luke 2:32: light, lighten, people
“And in that day there shall be a root of Jesse, which shall stand for an ensign of the people; to it shall the Gentiles seek: and his rest shall be glorious. glorious: Heb. glory”
Shares key themes with Luke 2:32: gentiles, glory, people
“I the LORD have called thee in righteousness, and will hold thine hand, and will keep thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, for a light of the Gentiles;”
Shares key themes with Luke 2:32: light, gentiles, people
“And he said, It is a light thing that thou shouldest be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the preserved of Israel: I will also give thee for a light to the Gentiles, that thou mayest be my salvation unto the end of the earth. It is...: or, Art thou lighter than that thou shouldest, etc preserved: or, desolations”
Shares key themes with Luke 2:32: light, gentiles, israel
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