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Luke 2:16–22

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And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.
And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.
And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.
But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.
And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.
And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called JESUS, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb.
And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord;
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From verse 16

  1. Luke 19:32Rank 1 from verse 16
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    32And they that were sent went their way, and found even as he had said unto them.

  2. Luke 2:12Rank 2 from verse 16
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    12And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

  3. Luke 2:7Rank 3 from verse 16
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    7And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

  4. Luke 22:13Rank 4 from verse 16
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    13And they went, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover.

  5. Luke 1:39Rank 5 from verse 16
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    39And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Juda;

  6. Ecclesiastes 9:10Rank 6 from verse 16
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    10Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.

From verse 17

  1. Luke 8:39Rank 1 from verse 17
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    39Return to thine own house, and shew how great things God hath done unto thee. And he went his way, and published throughout the whole city how great things Jesus had done unto him.

  2. Psalms 66:16Rank 2 from verse 17
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    16Come and hear, all ye that fear God, and I will declare what he hath done for my soul.

  3. Luke 2:38Rank 3 from verse 17
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    38And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.

  4. Psalms 71:17–18Rank 4 from verse 17
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    17O God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works.

    18Now also when I am old and grayheaded, O God, forsake me not; until I have shewed thy strength unto this generation, and thy power to every one that is to come.

  5. Malachi 3:16Rank 5 from verse 17
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    16¶ Then they that feared the Lord spake often one to another: and the Lord hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the Lord, and that thought upon his name.

  6. Psalms 16:9–10Rank 6 from verse 17
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    9Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.

    10For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.

  7. John 1:41–46Rank 7 from verse 17
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    41He first findeth his own brother Simon, and saith unto him, We have found the Messias, which is, being interpreted, the Christ.

    42And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus beheld him, he said, Thou art Simon the son of Jona: thou shalt be called Cephas, which is by interpretation, A stone.

    43¶ The day following Jesus would go forth into Galilee, and findeth Philip, and saith unto him, Follow me.

    44Now Philip was of Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter.

    45Philip findeth Nathanael, and saith unto him, We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, did write, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.

    46And Nathanael said unto him, Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth? Philip saith unto him, Come and see.

  8. John 4:28–29Rank 8 from verse 17
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    28The woman then left her waterpot, and went her way into the city, and saith to the men,

    29Come, see a man, which told me all things that ever I did: is not this the Christ?

From verse 18

  1. Luke 1:65–66Rank 1 from verse 18
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    65And fear came on all that dwelt round about them: and all these sayings were noised abroad throughout all the hill country of Judæa.

    66And all they that heard them laid them up in their hearts, saying, What manner of child shall this be! And the hand of the Lord was with him.

  2. Luke 4:36Rank 2 from verse 18
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    36And they were all amazed, and spake among themselves, saying, What a word is this! for with authority and power he commandeth the unclean spirits, and they come out.

  3. Isaiah 8:18Rank 3 from verse 18
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    18Behold, I and the children whom the Lord hath given me are for signs and for wonders in Israel from the Lord of hosts, which dwelleth in mount Zion.

  4. Luke 2:33Rank 4 from verse 18
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    33And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him.

  5. Luke 2:47Rank 5 from verse 18
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    47And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.

  6. Luke 5:9–10Rank 6 from verse 18
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    9For he was astonished, and all that were with him, at the draught of the fishes which they had taken:

    10And so was also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men.

From verse 19

  1. Luke 2:51Rank 1 from verse 19
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    51And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.

  2. Luke 1:66Rank 2 from verse 19
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    66And all they that heard them laid them up in their hearts, saying, What manner of child shall this be! And the hand of the Lord was with him.

  3. Proverbs 4:4Rank 3 from verse 19
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    4He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live.

  4. 1 Samuel 21:12Rank 4 from verse 19
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    12And David laid up these words in his heart, and was sore afraid of Achish the king of Gath.

  5. Genesis 37:11Rank 5 from verse 19
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    11And his brethren envied him; but his father observed the saying.

  6. Hosea 14:9Rank 6 from verse 19
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    9Who is wise, and he shall understand these things? prudent, and he shall know them? for the ways of the Lord are right, and the just shall walk in them: but the transgressors shall fall therein.

  7. Luke 9:43–44Rank 7 from verse 19
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    43¶ And they were all amazed at the mighty power of God. But while they wondered every one at all things which Jesus did, he said unto his disciples,

    44Let these sayings sink down into your ears: for the Son of man shall be delivered into the hands of men.

From verse 20

  1. Psalms 106:48Rank 1 from verse 20
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    48Blessed be the Lord God of Israel from everlasting to everlasting: and let all the people say, Amen. Praise ye the Lord.

  2. Acts 11:18Rank 2 from verse 20
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    18When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life.

  3. 1 Chronicles 29:10–12Rank 3 from verse 20
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    10¶ Wherefore David blessed the Lord before all the congregation: and David said, Blessed be thou, Lord God of Israel our father, for ever and ever.

    11Thine, O Lord, is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for all that is in the heaven and in the earth is thine; thine is the kingdom, O Lord, and thou art exalted as head above all.

    12Both riches and honour come of thee, and thou reignest over all; and in thine hand is power and might; and in thine hand it is to make great, and to give strength unto all.

  4. Isaiah 29:19Rank 4 from verse 20
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    19The meek also shall increase their joy in the Lord, and the poor among men shall rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.

  5. Matthew 9:8Rank 5 from verse 20
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    8But when the multitudes saw it, they marvelled, and glorified God, which had given such power unto men.

  6. Psalms 72:17–19Rank 6 from verse 20
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    17His name shall endure for ever: his name shall be continued as long as the sun: and men shall be blessed in him: all nations shall call him blessed.

    18Blessed be the Lord God, the God of Israel, who only doeth wondrous things.

    19And blessed be his glorious name for ever: and let the whole earth be filled with his glory; Amen, and Amen.

  7. Acts 2:46–47Rank 7 from verse 20
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    46And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,

    47Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.

  8. Luke 18:43Rank 8 from verse 20
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    43And immediately he received his sight, and followed him, glorifying God: and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise unto God.

  9. Luke 19:37–38Rank 9 from verse 20
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    37And when he was come nigh, even now at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen;

    38Saying, Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest.

  10. Psalms 107:15Rank 10 from verse 20
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    15Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!

  11. Psalms 107:21Rank 11 from verse 20
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    21Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!

  12. Psalms 107:8Rank 12 from verse 20
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    8Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!

From verse 21

  1. Genesis 17:12Rank 1 from verse 21
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    12And he that is eight days old shall be circumcised among you, every man child in your generations, he that is born in the house, or bought with money of any stranger, which is not of thy seed.

  2. Leviticus 12:3Rank 2 from verse 21
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    3And in the eighth day the flesh of his foreskin shall be circumcised.

  3. Luke 1:31Rank 3 from verse 21
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    31And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS.

  4. Luke 1:59Rank 4 from verse 21
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    59And it came to pass, that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child; and they called him Zacharias, after the name of his father.

  5. Galatians 4:4–5Rank 5 from verse 21
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    4But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law,

    5To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.

  6. Matthew 1:21Rank 6 from verse 21
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    21And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.

  7. Matthew 3:15Rank 7 from verse 21
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    15And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him.

  8. Philippians 2:8Rank 8 from verse 21
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    8And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.

  9. Matthew 1:25Rank 9 from verse 21
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    25And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.

From verse 22

  1. Leviticus 12:1–8Rank 1 from verse 22
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    1AND the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,

    2Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, If a woman have conceived seed, and born a man child: then she shall be unclean seven days; according to the days of the separation for her infirmity shall she be unclean.

    3And in the eighth day the flesh of his foreskin shall be circumcised.

    4And she shall then continue in the blood of her purifying three and thirty days; she shall touch no hallowed thing, nor come into the sanctuary, until the days of her purifying be fulfilled.

    5But if she bear a maid child, then she shall be unclean two weeks, as in her separation: and she shall continue in the blood of her purifying threescore and six days.

    6And when the days of her purifying are fulfilled, for a son, or for a daughter, she shall bring a lamb of the first year for a burnt offering, and a young pigeon, or a turtledove, for a sin offering, unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, unto the priest:

    7Who shall offer it before the Lord, and make an atonement for her; and she shall be cleansed from the issue of her blood. This is the law for her that hath born a male or a female.

    8And if she be not able to bring a lamb, then she shall bring two turtles, or two young pigeons; the one for the burnt offering, and the other for a sin offering: and the priest shall make an atonement for her, and she shall be clean.

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Luke 2:16

COMBINED MEANING

haste

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1. To move or act quickly or without delay. 2. Speed or hurry in action.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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babe

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1. An infant or very young child, including one in the womb. 2. One who is immature or unskilful.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

lying

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1. Reclining, resting, remaining, or being situated in a place. 2. Speaking or representing what is false or deceptive. 3. Lying with a person; having sexual intercourse.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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Luke 2:17

COMBINED MEANING

made

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Formed, caused, prepared, appointed, or brought into a stated condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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abroad

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Out of doors or away from one’s usual place; outward, away, or throughout a wide area.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

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which

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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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told

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Past-tense or past-participial form of tell (to say, relate, inform, count, or make known).

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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child

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1. A son or daughter; an offspring or descendant. 2. A young person or infant, considered by age or development. 3. In 'with child,' pregnant or carrying an unborn child. 4. One described as belonging to, derived from, characterized by, or dependent upon another person, group, or condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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Luke 2:18

COMBINED MEANING

heard

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Sense 1: Perceived by the ear. Sense 2: Received or learned by report. Sense 3: Listened to, regarded, or heeded. Sense 4: Favourably attended to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

wondered

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of wonder, meaning to be affected by surprise or admiration.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

which

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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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told

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Past-tense or past-participial form of tell (to say, relate, inform, count, or make known).

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Luke 2:19

COMBINED MEANING

but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

pondered

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Weighed in the mind; considered; examined by intellectual operation.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

heart

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Sense 1: The bodily organ. Sense 2: The inward person: the mind, will, affections, conscience, or moral character.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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Luke 2:20

COMBINED MEANING

returned

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of return, meaning to go, come, send, or give back; to restore, answer, or turn again.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

glorifying

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Present-participial or verbal-noun form of glorify, meaning to honour, praise, magnify, exalt, make glorious, display glory in, or cause the excellence and worth of a person or name to be acknowledged.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

heard

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Sense 1: Perceived by the ear. Sense 2: Received or learned by report. Sense 3: Listened to, regarded, or heeded. Sense 4: Favourably attended to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

told

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Past-tense or past-participial form of tell (to say, relate, inform, count, or make known).

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Luke 2:21

COMBINED MEANING

accomplished

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of accomplish, meaning to finish, complete, fulfill, or bring to an end.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

circumcising

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Sense 1: Present-participial or verbal-noun form of circumcise, meaning to cut off the foreskin as the commanded sign of the covenant. Sense 2: Figuratively, to remove hardness or uncleanness of heart.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

child

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1. A son or daughter; an offspring or descendant. 2. A young person or infant, considered by age or development. 3. In 'with child,' pregnant or carrying an unborn child. 4. One described as belonging to, derived from, characterized by, or dependent upon another person, group, or condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

name

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Sense 1: A word, appellation, or designation by which a person or thing is called or known. Sense 2: The person or persons named or represented. Sense 3: Reputation, character, renown, or remembrance. Sense 4: The authority, behalf, or standing represented by a name. Sense 5: As a verb, to call, designate, or mention by name.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

called

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of call. Sense 1: To name. Sense 2: To summon or invite. Sense 3: To proclaim or address. Sense 4: To request.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

which

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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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named

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of name, meaning to call, designate, or mention by name.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

angel

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Sense 1: A messenger. Sense 2: A heavenly or spiritual messenger, whether holy or fallen as stated.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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before

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Earlier than in time; in front of; in the presence of; or prior in order or rank.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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conceived

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Sense 1: Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of conceive, meaning to become pregnant. Sense 2: To form an idea, plan, purpose, or understanding in the mind.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

womb

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Sense 1: The bodily place in a female where a child is conceived and carried before birth. Sense 2: A source pictured as such a place.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Luke 2:22

COMBINED MEANING

law

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Sense 1: An authoritative rule, command, ordinance, instruction, standard, or body of requirements. Sense 2: The writings containing such instruction. Sense 3: A governing principle, power, regular order, or civil rule. Sense 4: In family compounds, relationship by marriage.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

accomplished

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of accomplish, meaning to finish, complete, fulfill, or bring to an end.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

present

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Sense 1: Being in a place, at hand, or before another; now existing or current. Sense 2: A gift or offering brought or given to another. Sense 3: To bring, set, offer, or exhibit before another; to cause to appear or stand before; to lay before or make known.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

Lord

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1. A title of God or Jesus Christ acknowledging authority and rule. 2. A respectful title or address for one in authority.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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2:15And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.

2:16And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.

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2:17And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.

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2:18And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.

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2:19But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.

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2:20And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.

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2:21And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called JESUS, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb.

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2:22And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord;

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2:23(As it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord;)

2:24And to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.

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