Luke 1:76 asv — Yea and thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Most High: For thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to mak…

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"Yea and thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Most High: For thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to make ready his ways; "

— Luke 1:76, American Standard Version

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Luke 1 — Context

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The oath which he sware unto Abraham our father,

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To grant unto us that we being delivered out of the hand of our enemies Should serve him without fear,

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In holiness and righteousness before him all our days.

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Yea and thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Most High: For thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to make ready his ways;

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To give knowledge of salvation unto his people In the remission of their sins,

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Because of the tender mercy of our God, Whereby the dayspring from on high shall visit us,

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To shine upon them that sit in darkness and the shadow of death; To guide our feet into the way of peace.

Luke 1:76 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 1:76 say?
Luke 1:76 in the American Standard Version reads: “Yea and thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Most High: For thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to make ready his ways; ”
Where is Luke 1:76 in the Bible?
Luke 1:76 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 1, verse 76.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 1:76.
What translation should I read Luke 1:76 in?
Luke 1:76 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 1:76?
Luke 1:76 reads (ASV): “Yea and thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Most High: For thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to make ready his ways; ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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