Luke 1:79
Luke · New Testament · Chapter 1
“To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.”Luke 1:79
What Does Luke 1:79 Mean?
Luke 1:79 is found in the book of Luke, chapter 1, verse 79 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Peace (Shalom).
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Luke 1:79 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Psalms 23:4“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.”Isaiah 9:2“The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined.”Philippians 4:7“And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”Matthew 4:16“The people which sat in darkness saw great light; and to them which sat in the region and shadow of death light is sprung up.”Acts 26:18“To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.”Luke 2:14“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.”Isaiah 42:7“To open the blind eyes, to bring out the prisoners from the prison, and them that sit in darkness out of the prison house.”Ephesians 5:8“For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light:”John 12:46“I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness.”John 14:27“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”1 Peter 2:9“But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:”Psalms 107:14“He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, and brake their bands in sunder.”John 8:12“Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.”Psalms 18:28“For thou wilt light my candle: the LORD my God will enlighten my darkness.”Psalms 107:10“Such as sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, being bound in affliction and iron;”John 9:5“As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.”Proverbs 3:17“Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.”Isaiah 49:9“That thou mayest say to the prisoners, Go forth; to them that are in darkness, Shew yourselves. They shall feed in the ways, and their pastures shall be in all high places.”Job 12:22“He discovereth deep things out of darkness, and bringeth out to light the shadow of death.”Psalms 31:3“For thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore for thy name’s sake lead me, and guide me.”
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