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Luke 1:78

Luke 1:79-1964 bbe — 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.…

Bible in Basic English

79

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.

80

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.

— Luke 1:79-1964, Bible in Basic English

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Luke 1:79-1964 in Other Translations

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  • KJV

    “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. ”

  • WEB

    “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

    “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.”

Luke 1 — Context

76

And you, child, will be named the prophet of the Most High: you will go before the face of the Lord, to make ready his ways;

77

To give knowledge of salvation to his people, through the forgiveness of sins,

78

Because of the loving mercies of our God, by which the dawn from heaven has come to us,

79

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.

80

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.

Luke 1:79-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 1:79-1964 say?
Luke 1:79-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “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.”
Where is Luke 1:79-1964 in the Bible?
Luke 1:79-1964 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 1, verses 79–1964.
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 1:79-1964.
What translation should I read Luke 1:79-1964 in?
Luke 1:79-1964 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 1:79-1964?
Luke 1:79-1964 reads (BBE): “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.” 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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