Luke 8:55
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 8:55 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 8:55 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And her spirit came again, and she arose straightway: and he commanded to give her meat." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 8:55 — KJV
“And her spirit came again, and she arose straightway: and he commanded to give her meat.”
— Luke 8:55 (KJV)
Luke 8:55 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 8:55
“And give occasions of speech against her, and bring up an evil name upon her, and say, I took this woman, and when I came to her, I found her not a maid:”
Shares key themes with Luke 8:55: came, again, give
“And they came near before Eleazar the priest, and before Joshua the son of Nun, and before the princes, saying, The LORD commanded Moses to give us an inheritance among our brethren. Therefore according to the commandment of the LORD he gave them an inheritance among the brethren of their father.”
Shares key themes with Luke 8:55: came, commanded, give
“When ye have transgressed the covenant of the LORD your God, which he commanded you, and have gone and served other gods, and bowed yourselves to them; then shall the anger of the LORD be kindled against you, and ye shall perish quickly from off the good land which he hath given unto you.”
Shares key themes with Luke 8:55: again, commanded, give
“And the Spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he judged Israel, and went out to war: and the LORD delivered Chushanrishathaim king of Mesopotamia into his hand; and his hand prevailed against Chushanrishathaim. came: Heb. was Mesopotamia: Heb. Aram”
Shares key themes with Luke 8:55: spirit, came, again
“And when he came unto Lehi, the Philistines shouted against him: and the Spirit of the LORD came mightily upon him, and the cords that were upon his arms became as flax that was burnt with fire, and his bands loosed from off his hands. loosed: Heb. were melted”
Shares key themes with Luke 8:55: spirit, came, again
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