Luke 2:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 2:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 2:7 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there w..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 2:7 — KJV
“And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.”
— Luke 2:7 (KJV)
Luke 2:7 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 2:7
“And it shall be answered, Because they forsook the LORD God of their fathers, which brought them forth out of the land of Egypt, and laid hold on other gods, and worshipped them, and served them: therefore hath he brought all this evil upon them.”
Shares key themes with Luke 2:7: brought, forth, laid
“And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.”
Shares key themes with Luke 2:7: brought, forth, firstborn
“And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.”
Shares key themes with Luke 2:7: wrapped, swaddling, clothes
“And while he lingered, the men laid hold upon his hand, and upon the hand of his wife, and upon the hand of his two daughters; the LORD being merciful unto him: and they brought him forth, and set him without the city.”
Shares key themes with Luke 2:7: brought, forth, laid
“And Isaac said unto his son, How is it that thou hast found it so quickly, my son? And he said, Because the LORD thy God brought it to me. to me: Heb. before me”
Shares key themes with Luke 2:7: brought, son, because
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