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Matthew 3:16–17

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And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him:
And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
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From verse 16

  1. Isaiah 11:2Rank 1 from verse 16
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    2And the spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord;

  2. Luke 3:21–22Rank 2 from verse 16
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    21Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened,

    22And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased.

  3. Mark 1:10Rank 3 from verse 16
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    10And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him:

  4. Isaiah 42:1Rank 4 from verse 16
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    1BEHOLD my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles.

  5. John 1:31–34Rank 5 from verse 16
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    31And I knew him not: but that he should be made manifest to Israel, therefore am I come baptizing with water.

    32And John bare record, saying, I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it abode upon him.

    33And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize with water, the same said unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, the same is he which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost.

    34And I saw, and bare record that this is the Son of God.

  6. Isaiah 61:1Rank 6 from verse 16
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    1THE Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;

  7. Acts 7:56Rank 7 from verse 16
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    56And said, Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of man standing on the right hand of God.

  8. Ezekiel 1:1Rank 8 from verse 16
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    1NOW it came to pass in the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, in the fifth day of the month, as I was among the captives by the river of Chebar, that the heavens were opened, and I saw visions of God.

  9. Colossians 1:18–19Rank 9 from verse 16
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    18And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.

    19For it pleased the Father that in him should all fulness dwell;

  10. John 3:34Rank 10 from verse 16
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    34For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him.

  11. Isaiah 59:21Rank 11 from verse 16
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    21As for me, this is my covenant with them, saith the Lord; My spirit that is upon thee, and my words which I have put in thy mouth, shall not depart out of thy mouth, nor out of the mouth of thy seed, nor out of the mouth of thy seed’s seed, saith the Lord, from henceforth and for ever.

From verse 17

  1. Isaiah 42:1Rank 1 from verse 17
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    1BEHOLD my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles.

  2. Matthew 17:5Rank 2 from verse 17
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    5While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.

  3. Psalms 2:7Rank 3 from verse 17
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    7I will declare the decree: the Lord hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.

  4. Luke 9:35Rank 4 from verse 17
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    35And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him.

  5. Matthew 12:18Rank 5 from verse 17
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    18Behold my servant, whom I have chosen; my beloved, in whom my soul is well pleased: I will put my spirit upon him, and he shall shew judgment to the Gentiles.

  6. Mark 9:7Rank 6 from verse 17
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    7And there was a cloud that overshadowed them: and a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him.

  7. 2 Peter 1:17Rank 7 from verse 17
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    17For he received from God the Father honour and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

  8. Luke 3:22Rank 8 from verse 17
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    22And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased.

  9. Mark 1:11Rank 9 from verse 17
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    11And there came a voice from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

  10. John 12:28–30Rank 10 from verse 17
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    28Father, glorify thy name. Then came there a voice from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again.

    29The people therefore, that stood by, and heard it, said that it thundered: others said, An angel spake to him.

    30Jesus answered and said, This voice came not because of me, but for your sakes.

  11. Colossians 1:13Rank 11 from verse 17
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    13Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:

  12. Ephesians 1:6Rank 12 from verse 17
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    6To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.

  13. Isaiah 42:21Rank 13 from verse 17
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    21The Lord is well pleased for his righteousness’ sake; he will magnify the law, and make it honourable.

  14. John 5:37Rank 14 from verse 17
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    37And the Father himself, which hath sent me, hath borne witness of me. Ye have neither heard his voice at any time, nor seen his shape.

  15. Revelation 14:2Rank 15 from verse 17
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    2And I heard a voice from heaven, as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of a great thunder: and I heard the voice of harpers harping with their harps:

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Matthew 3:16

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out

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Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.

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water

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Sense 1: The common liquid necessary for life. Sense 2: As a verb, to supply with water, irrigate, or cause to drink.

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lo

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An exclamation meaning look, see, behold, observe, or take notice, used to call immediate attention to what follows.

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opened

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of open, meaning to uncover, reveal, or explain.

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spirit

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Sense 1: An immaterial living or personal being distinct from a body. Sense 2: The inward life, disposition, mind, or courage of a person. Sense 3: The Holy Spirit, the divine Spirit of God.

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

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like

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Sense 1: Similar or of the same kind; in the same manner; likely. Sense 2: A like person or thing; an equal or counterpart. Sense 3: To please, choose, or regard with favour.

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

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dove

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1. A bird of the pigeon kind. 2. A term of endearment.

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

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upon

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1. Marks the person, place, thing, or basis to which something is related: on or onto; above or over; toward or against as the target of action, speech, thought, attention, or force; resting on, assigned to, or affecting as a state, gift, burden, duty, guilt, or judgment; supported by or based on; or one placed, added, or repeated on or after another. 2. With a stated time or occasion, or a preceding event, at that time or point, or at or after that event: on, at, when, then, or following it.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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Matthew 3:17

COMBINED MEANING

lo

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An exclamation meaning look, see, behold, observe, or take notice, used to call immediate attention to what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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heaven

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Sense 1: The firmament or expanse above the earth, including the sky and the region of the sun, moon, stars, clouds, rain, and flying creatures. Sense 2: The realm above spoken of as God's throne and dwelling place, and as the place of angels, heavenly beings, and the righteous. Sense 3: By metonymy, God, heavenly authority or source, or those who dwell there.

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

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Son

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A title of Jesus Christ as the Son of God and the Son of man.

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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whom

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The objective form of who, referring to the person or persons acted upon or related to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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pleased

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Past-tense, past-participial, or adjectival form of please. Sense 1: Gave pleasure or satisfaction to, was agreeable or acceptable to, or was gratified. Sense 2: Chose, desired, willed, or saw fit.

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

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3:13¶ Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him.

3:14But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me?

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

3:16And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him:

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3:17And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

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