Luke 9:39
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 9:39 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 9:39 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And, lo, a spirit taketh him, and he suddenly crieth out; and it teareth him that he foameth again, and bruising him har..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 9:39 — KJV
“And, lo, a spirit taketh him, and he suddenly crieth out; and it teareth him that he foameth again, and bruising him hardly departeth from him.”
— Luke 9:39 (KJV)
Luke 9:39 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 9:39
“And wheresoever he taketh him, he teareth him: and he foameth, and gnasheth with his teeth, and pineth away: and I spake to thy disciples that they should cast him out; and they could not. teareth...: or, dasheth him”
Shares key themes with Luke 9:39: taketh, teareth, foameth
“And the soul that turneth after such as have familiar spirits, and after wizards, to go a whoring after them, I will even set my face against that soul, and will cut him off from among his people.”
Shares key themes with Luke 9:39: spirit, again
“For they will turn away thy son from following me, that they may serve other gods: so will the anger of the LORD be kindled against you, and destroy thee suddenly.”
Shares key themes with Luke 9:39: suddenly, again
“So Joshua came, and all the people of war with him, against them by the waters of Merom suddenly; and they fell upon them.”
Shares key themes with Luke 9:39: suddenly, again
“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 9:39: spirit, again
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