Luke 2:38
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 2:38 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 2:38 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redempti..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 2:38 — KJV
“And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem. Jerusalem: or, Israel”
— Luke 2:38 (KJV)
Luke 2:38 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 2:38
“And the LORD spake unto Moses and unto Aaron, and gave them a charge unto the children of Israel, and unto Pharaoh king of Egypt, to bring the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt.”
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“And it came to pass, as Aaron spake unto the whole congregation of the children of Israel, that they looked toward the wilderness, and, behold, the glory of the LORD appeared in the cloud.”
Shares key themes with Luke 2:38: lord, spake, looked
“And she called the name of the LORD that spake unto her, Thou God seest me: for she said, Have I also here looked after him that seeth me?”
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“And the people believed: and when they heard that the LORD had visited the children of Israel, and that he had looked upon their affliction, then they bowed their heads and worshipped.”
Shares key themes with Luke 2:38: lord, looked, israel
“And Moses spake before the LORD, saying, Behold, the children of Israel have not hearkened unto me; how then shall Pharaoh hear me, who am of uncircumcised lips?”
Shares key themes with Luke 2:38: lord, spake, israel
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