Luke 2:28
Luke · New Testament · Chapter 2
“Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said,”Luke 2:28
What Does Luke 2:28 Mean?
Luke 2:28 is found in the book of Luke, chapter 2, verse 28 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 17 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (17)
These passages are connected to Luke 2:28 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Psalms 119:41“Let thy mercies come also unto me, O LORD, even thy salvation, according to thy word.”Isaiah 25:9“And it shall be said in that day, Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him, and he will save us: this is the LORD; we have waited for him, we will be glad and rejoice in his salvation.”Joshua 22:33“And the thing pleased the children of Israel; and the children of Israel blessed God, and did not intend to go up against them in battle, to destroy the land wherein the children of Reuben and Gad dwelt.”Ephesians 1:3“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:”Mark 9:36“And he took a child, and set him in the midst of them: and when he had taken him in his arms, he said unto them,”Luke 1:64“And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue loosed, and he spake, and praised God.”Luke 2:13“And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,”Luke 2:20“And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.”Genesis 45:28“And Israel said, It is enough; Joseph my son is yet alive: I will go and see him before I die.”Psalms 32:11“Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart.”Psalms 105:1“O give thanks unto the LORD; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people.”Psalms 135:19“Bless the LORD, O house of Israel: bless the LORD, O house of Aaron:”Mark 10:16“And he took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed them.”Luke 1:46“And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord,”Luke 1:68“Blessed be the Lord God of Israel; for he hath visited and redeemed his people,”John 8:56“Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day: and he saw it, and was glad.”Luke 2:38“And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.”
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