Luke 1:78 “because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the Dawn will visit u…”

Luke 1:78

because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the Dawn will visit us from on high,

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us,

World English Bible

because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the dawn from on high will visit us,

American Standard Version

Because of the tender mercy of our God, Whereby the dayspring from on high shall visit us,

Geneva Bible 1599

Through ye tender mercy of our God, wherby the day spring from an hie hath visited vs,

Darby Translation

on account of [the] bowels of mercy of our God; wherein [the] dayspring from on high has visited us,

Young's Literal Translation

Through the tender mercies of our God, In which the rising from on high did look upon us,

Bible in Basic English

Because of the loving mercies of our God, by which the dawn from heaven has come to us,

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Cross references

“tender”

Colossians 3:12 Isaiah 63:15 John 3:16 Philippians 1:8 Philippians 2:1 1 John 3:17

Colossians 3:12 · BSB

Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.

Isaiah 63:15 · BSB

Look down from heaven and see, from Your holy and glorious habitation. Where are Your zeal and might? Your yearning and compassion for me are restrained.

John 3:16 · BSB

For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.

Philippians 1:8 · BSB

God is my witness how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.

Philippians 2:1 · BSB

Therefore if you have any encouragement in Christ, if any comfort from His love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any affection and compassion,

1 John 3:17 · BSB

If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him?

“day-spring”

Malachi 4:2 Revelation 22:16 Numbers 24:17 Isaiah 11:1 Zechariah 3:8 Zechariah 6:12

Malachi 4:2 · BSB

“But for you who fear My name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings, and you will go out and leap like calves from the stall.

Revelation 22:16 · BSB

“I, Jesus, have sent My angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, the bright Morning Star.”

Numbers 24:17 · BSB

I see him, but not now; I behold him, but not near. A star will come forth from Jacob, and a scepter will arise from Israel. He will crush the skulls of Moab and strike down all the sons of Sheth.

Isaiah 11:1 · BSB

Then a shoot will spring up from the stump of Jesse, and a Branch from his roots will bear fruit.

Zechariah 3:8 · BSB

Hear now, O high priest Joshua, you and your companions seated before you, who are indeed a sign. For behold, I am going to bring My servant, the Branch.

Zechariah 6:12 · BSB

And you are to tell him that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘Here is a man whose name is the Branch, and He will branch out from His place and build the temple of the LORD.

Also

2 Peter 1:19 Ephesians 5:14

2 Peter 1:19 · BSB

We also have the word of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt. And you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.

Ephesians 5:14 · BSB

So it is said: “Wake up, O sleeper, rise up from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.”

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

77to give to His people the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins,

79to shine on those who live in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.”

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