Luke 7:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 7:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 7:16 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And there came a fear on all: and they glorified God, saying, That a great prophet is risen up among us; and, That God h..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 7:16 — KJV
“And there came a fear on all: and they glorified God, saying, That a great prophet is risen up among us; and, That God hath visited his people.”
— Luke 7:16 (KJV)
Luke 7:16 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 7:16
“And the messenger answered and said, Israel is fled before the Philistines, and there hath been also a great slaughter among the people, and thy two sons also, Hophni and Phinehas, are dead, and the ark of God is taken.”
Shares key themes with Luke 7:16: god, great, among
“Now therefore, our God, the great, the mighty, and the terrible God, who keepest covenant and mercy, let not all the trouble seem little before thee, that hath come upon us, on our kings, on our princes, and on our priests, and on our prophets, and on our fathers, and on all thy people, since the time of the kings of Assyria unto this day. trouble: Heb. weariness that...: Heb. that hath found us”
Shares key themes with Luke 7:16: god, great, prophet
“And a voice came out of the throne, saying, Praise our God, all ye his servants, and ye that fear him, both small and great.”
Shares key themes with Luke 7:16: came, fear, god
“After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward.”
Shares key themes with Luke 7:16: came, fear, saying
“That she called unto the men of her house, and spake unto them, saying, See, he hath brought in an Hebrew unto us to mock us; he came in unto me to lie with me, and I cried with a loud voice: loud: Heb. great”
Shares key themes with Luke 7:16: came, saying, great
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