Luke 2:32

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Summary

Luke 2:32

A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.

Light

And

General references

Luke 3:6

Bible References

Light

The people who walk in darkness (ignorance) (lies) have seen a great light (truth). A light has dawned on those who live in the land of the shadow of death (the grave) (calamity).

I, Jehovah, have called you and have given you power to see that justice is done on earth. I will make a covenant with all peoples and bring light (truth) (light of instruction) (Psalm 27:1) to the nations through you.

He says: It is a small thing that you are my servant. You will raise up the tribes of Jacob and restore the preserved ones of Israel. I will also make you a light to the nations that my salvation will reach to the end of the earth.

Arise O woman and shine! Your light has come, and the glory of Jehovah beams on you.

the people sitting in darkness saw a great light. Light rose upon those sitting in a region of deathly shadow.

Jehovah commanded us with these words: I appoint you as a light to the nations. My salvation will come to the ends of the earth. (Isaiah 49:6)

You need to know that God has sent his salvation to people who are not Jews. They will listen.

Now I say that Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcised for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made to the fathers.

And

Indeed, his salvation is near those who reverence him, and his glory will remain in our land.

In that day the Branch of Jehovah will be beautiful and glorious. And the fruit of the earth will be the delight (pride) (joy) and the adornment of the survivors of Israel.

All the descendants of Israel will be declared righteous, and they will praise Jehovah.'

The sun will no longer be your light during the day. The brightness of the moon will not give you light, for Jehovah will be your everlasting light. Your God will be your glory.

Has any nation ever exchanged gods? Their gods are not really gods. Yet my people have exchanged their glory for something that does not help them.

Jehovah said: I will become to her a wall of fire around her, and I will be the glory in the midst of her.

Let it be as it is written, He that boasts, let him boast in Jehovah! (Jeremiah 9:24)

The city did not need the sun or the moon to shine on it. For the glory of God and of the Lamb was its light.

General references

All flesh shall see the salvation of God. (Isaiah 40:3-6)