Luke 2:34
Luke · New Testament · Chapter 2
“And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against;”Luke 2:34
What Does Luke 2:34 Mean?
Luke 2:34 is found in the book of Luke, chapter 2, verse 34 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 Prophecy & Fulfillment, and Incarnation.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Luke 2:34 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 Corinthians 1:23“But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness;”1 Peter 2:7“Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner,”Isaiah 8:14“And he shall be for a sanctuary; but for a stone of stumbling and for a rock of offence to both the houses of Israel, for a gin and for a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem.”Isaiah 8:18“Behold, I and the children whom the LORD hath given me are for signs and for wonders in Israel from the LORD of hosts, which dwelleth in mount Zion.”Psalms 37:24“Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand.”Matthew 21:44“And whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder.”Luke 7:23“And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.”Acts 9:1“And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest,”2 Corinthians 2:15“For we are unto God a sweet savour of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them that perish:”2 Corinthians 2:16“To the one we are the savour of death unto death; and to the other the savour of life unto life. And who is sufficient for these things?”1 Peter 2:8“And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.”Psalms 71:7“I am as a wonder unto many; but thou art my strong refuge.”Hosea 14:9“Who is wise, and he shall understand these things? prudent, and he shall know them? for the ways of the LORD are right, and the just shall walk in them: but the transgressors shall fall therein.”Malachi 3:2“But who may abide the day of his coming? and who shall stand when he appeareth? for he is like a refiner’s fire, and like fullers’ soap:”Genesis 27:4“And make me savoury meat, such as I love, and bring it to me, that I may eat; that my soul may bless thee before I die.”Leviticus 9:22“And Aaron lifted up his hand toward the people, and blessed them, and came down from offering of the sin offering, and the burnt offering, and peace offerings.”Psalms 22:6“But I am a worm, and no man; a reproach of men, and despised of the people.”Matthew 13:57“And they were offended in him. But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country, and in his own house.”John 5:18“Therefore the Jews sought the more to kill him, because he not only had broken the sabbath, but said also that God was his Father, making himself equal with God.”Acts 3:15“And killed the Prince of life, whom God hath raised from the dead; whereof we are witnesses.”
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