Luke 7:38
Luke · New Testament · Chapter 7
“And stood at his feet behind him weeping, and began to wash his feet with tears, and did wipe them with the hairs of her head, and kissed his feet, and anointed them with the ointment.”Luke 7:38
What Does Luke 7:38 Mean?
Luke 7:38 is found in the book of Luke, chapter 7, verse 38 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 Servanthood, and Compassion.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Luke 7:38 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Psalms 126:5“They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.”Matthew 5:4“Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.”Psalms 51:17“The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.”Genesis 18:4“Let a little water, I pray you, be fetched, and wash your feet, and rest yourselves under the tree:”Psalms 6:6“I am weary with my groaning; all the night make I my bed to swim; I water my couch with my tears.”Ecclesiastes 9:8“Let thy garments be always white; and let thy head lack no ointment.”Isaiah 61:3“To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified.”Luke 7:44“And he turned to the woman, and said unto Simon, Seest thou this woman? I entered into thine house, thou gavest me no water for my feet: but she hath washed my feet with tears, and wiped them with the hairs of her head.”Exodus 12:11“And thus shall ye eat it; with your loins girded, your shoes on your feet, and your staff in your hand; and ye shall eat it in haste: it is the LORD’s passover.”Psalms 38:18“For I will declare mine iniquity; I will be sorry for my sin.”Jeremiah 31:9“They shall come with weeping, and with supplications will I lead them: I will cause them to walk by the rivers of waters in a straight way, wherein they shall not stumble: for I am a father to Israel, and Ephraim is my firstborn.”Matthew 28:9“And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him.”Luke 8:44“Came behind him, and touched the border of his garment: and immediately her issue of blood stanched.”John 13:4“He riseth from supper, and laid aside his garments; and took a towel, and girded himself.”John 13:5“After that he poureth water into a bason, and began to wash the disciples’ feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded.”2 Corinthians 7:10“For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death.”1 Timothy 5:10“Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints’ feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work.”Judges 2:4“And it came to pass, when the angel of the LORD spake these words unto all the children of Israel, that the people lifted up their voice, and wept.”Ezra 10:1“Now when Ezra had prayed, and when he had confessed, weeping and casting himself down before the house of God, there assembled unto him out of Israel a very great congregation of men and women and children: for the people wept very sore.”Joel 2:12“Therefore also now, saith the LORD, turn ye even to me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning:”
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