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Luke 1:78-1953 kjv — Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us, To give light to them that sit…

King James Version

78

Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us,

79

To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.

80

And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel.

— Luke 1:78-1953, King James Version

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Luke 1:78-1953 in Other Translations

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  • ASV

    “Because of the tender mercy of our God, Whereby the dayspring from on high shall visit us, To shine upon them that sit in darkness and the shadow of death; To guide our feet into the way of peace. And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his showing unto Israel. ”

  • WEB

    “because of the tender mercy of our God, whereby the dawn from on high will visit us, to shine on those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death; to guide our feet into the way of peace." The child was growing, and becoming strong in spirit, and was in the desert until the day of his public appearance to Israel.”

  • NET

    “Because of our God’s tender mercy the dawn will break upon us from on high to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.” And the child kept growing and becoming strong in spirit, and he was in the wilderness until the day he was revealed to Israel.”

  • DRB

    “Through the bowels of the mercy of our God, in which the Orient from on high hath visited us: To enlighten them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death: to direct our feet into the way of peace. And the child grew and was strengthened in spirit: and was in the deserts until the day of his manifestation to Israel. ”

  • BBE

    “Because of the loving mercies of our God, by which the dawn from heaven has come to us, To give light to those in dark places, and in the shade of death, so that our feet may be guided into the way of peace. And the child became tall, and strong in spirit; and he was living in the waste land till the day when he came before the eyes of Israel.”

  • KJVA

    “Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us, To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace. And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel. ”

Luke 1 — Context

75

In holiness and righteousness before him, all the days of our life.

76

And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest: for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways;

77

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

78

Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us,

79

To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.

80

And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel.

Luke 1:78-1953 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 1:78-1953 say?
Luke 1:78-1953 in the King James Version reads: “Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us, To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace. And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel. ”
Where is Luke 1:78-1953 in the Bible?
Luke 1:78-1953 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 1, verses 78–1953.
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 1:78-1953.
What translation should I read Luke 1:78-1953 in?
Luke 1:78-1953 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 1:78-1953?
Luke 1:78-1953 reads (KJV): “Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us, To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace. And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel. ” 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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