Luke 20:37 bbe — But even Moses made it clear that the dead come back to life, saying, in the story of the burning thorn-tree, The Lord,…

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"But even Moses made it clear that the dead come back to life, saying, in the story of the burning thorn-tree, The Lord, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob."

— Luke 20:37, Bible in Basic English

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Luke 20 — Context

34

And Jesus said to them, The sons of this world are married and have wives;

35

But those to whom is given the reward of the world to come, and to come back from the dead, have no wives, and are not married;

36

And death has no more power over them, for they are equal to the angels, and are sons of God, being of those who will come back from the dead.

37

But even Moses made it clear that the dead come back to life, saying, in the story of the burning thorn-tree, The Lord, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.

38

Now he is not the God of the dead but of the living: for all men are living to him.

39

And some of the scribes, in answer to this, said, Master, you have said well.

40

And they had fear of putting any more questions to him.

Luke 20:37 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 20:37 say?
Luke 20:37 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “But even Moses made it clear that the dead come back to life, saying, in the story of the burning thorn-tree, The Lord, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.”
Where is Luke 20:37 in the Bible?
Luke 20:37 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 20, verse 37.
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 20:37.
What translation should I read Luke 20:37 in?
Luke 20:37 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 20:37?
Luke 20:37 reads (BBE): “But even Moses made it clear that the dead come back to life, saying, in the story of the burning thorn-tree, The Lord, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.” 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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