Luke 1:26
Luke · New Testament · Chapter 1
“And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth,”Luke 1:26
What Does Luke 1:26 Mean?
Luke 1:26 is found in the book of Luke, chapter 1, verse 26 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 8 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Incarnation.
Cross-References (8)
These passages are connected to Luke 1:26 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Matthew 2:23“And he came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets, He shall be called a Nazarene.”Luke 1:19“And the angel answering said unto him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God; and am sent to speak unto thee, and to shew thee these glad tidings.”John 7:41“Others said, This is the Christ. But some said, Shall Christ come out of Galilee?”Luke 2:4“And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)”Daniel 8:16“And I heard a man’s voice between the banks of Ulai, which called, and said, Gabriel, make this man to understand the vision.”Matthew 1:20“But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.”John 1:45“Philip findeth Nathanael, and saith unto him, We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, did write, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.”Luke 4:16“And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up: and, as his custom was, he went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and stood up for to read.”
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