Luke 2:7 nasb — And she gave birth to her firstborn son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no…

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"And she gave birth to her firstborn son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn."

— Luke 2:7, NASB

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Luke 2 — Context

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Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David,

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in order to register along with Mary, who was engaged to him, and was with child.

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While they were there, the days were completed for her to give birth.

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And she gave birth to her firstborn son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

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In the same region there were some shepherds staying out in the fields and keeping watch over their flock by night.

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And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were terribly frightened.

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But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people;

Luke 2:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 2:7 say?
Luke 2:7 in the NASB reads: “And she gave birth to her firstborn son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.”
Where is Luke 2:7 in the Bible?
Luke 2:7 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 2, verse 7.
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 2:7.
What translation should I read Luke 2:7 in?
Luke 2:7 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 2:7?
Luke 2:7 reads (NASB): “And she gave birth to her firstborn son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.” 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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