Luke 1:79 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.”

NET Bible

"to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.”"

— Luke 1:79, NET Bible

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Luke 1 — Context

76

And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High. For you will go before the Lord to prepare his ways,

77

to give his people knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins.

78

Because of our God’s tender mercy the dawn will break upon us from on high

79

to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.”

80

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 1:79 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 1:79 say?
Luke 1:79 in the NET Bible reads: “to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.””
Where is Luke 1:79 in the Bible?
Luke 1:79 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 1, verse 79.
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.
What translation should I read Luke 1:79 in?
Luke 1:79 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?
Luke 1:79 reads (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.”” 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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