Luke 2:36
Luke · New Testament · Chapter 2
“And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity;”Luke 2:36
What Does Luke 2:36 Mean?
Luke 2:36 is found in the book of Luke, chapter 2, verse 36 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 2:36 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 Corinthians 11:5“But every woman that prayeth or prophesieth with her head uncovered dishonoureth her head: for that is even all one as if she were shaven.”Exodus 15:20“And Miriam the prophetess, the sister of Aaron, took a timbrel in her hand; and all the women went out after her with timbrels and with dances.”Psalms 92:14“They shall still bring forth fruit in old age; they shall be fat and flourishing;”Genesis 30:13“And Leah said, Happy am I, for the daughters will call me blessed: and she called his name Asher.”1 Corinthians 7:34“There is difference also between a wife and a virgin. The unmarried woman careth for the things of the Lord, that she may be holy both in body and in spirit: but she that is married careth for the things of the world, how she may please her husband.”Judges 4:4“And Deborah, a prophetess, the wife of Lapidoth, she judged Israel at that time.”Acts 2:18“And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy:”Acts 21:9“And the same man had four daughters, virgins, which did prophesy.”Revelation 7:6“Of the tribe of Aser were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Nephthalim were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Manasses were sealed twelve thousand.”2 Kings 22:14“So Hilkiah the priest, and Ahikam, and Achbor, and Shaphan, and Asahiah, went unto Huldah the prophetess, the wife of Shallum the son of Tikvah, the son of Harhas, keeper of the wardrobe; (now she dwelt in Jerusalem in the college;) and they communed with her.”2 Chronicles 34:22“And Hilkiah, and they that the king had appointed, went to Huldah the prophetess, the wife of Shallum the son of Tikvath, the son of Hasrah, keeper of the wardrobe; (now she dwelt in Jerusalem in the college:) and they spake to her to that effect.”Job 5:26“Thou shalt come to thy grave in a full age, like as a shock of corn cometh in in his season.”Ezekiel 13:17“Likewise, thou son of man, set thy face against the daughters of thy people, which prophesy out of their own heart; and prophesy thou against them,”1 Corinthians 12:1“Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant.”1 Timothy 5:9“Let not a widow be taken into the number under threescore years old, having been the wife of one man,”Acts 26:7“Unto which promise our twelve tribes, instantly serving God day and night, hope to come. For which hope’s sake, king Agrippa, I am accused of the Jews.”1 Samuel 1:2“And he had two wives; the name of the one was Hannah, and the name of the other Peninnah: and Peninnah had children, but Hannah had no children.”
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