King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
To give light to them that sit in darkness and [in] the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.
Complete Jewish Bible:
to shine on those in darkness, living in the shadow of death, and to guide our feet into the paths of peace."
Berean Standard Bible:
to shine on those who live in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.”
American Standard Version:
To shine upon them that sit in darkness and the shadow of death; To guide our feet into the way of peace.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
To give light{G2014} to them that sit{G2521} in{G1722} darkness{G4655} and{G2532} in the shadow{G4639} of death{G2288}, to guide{G2720} our{G2257} feet{G4228} into{G1519} the way{G3598} of peace{G1515}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Isaiah 9:2
- The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined.
Matthew 4:16
- The people which sat in darkness saw great light; and to them which sat in the region and shadow of death light is sprung up.
Acts 26:18
- To open their eyes, [and] to turn [them] from darkness to light, and [from] the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.
Isaiah 42:7
- To open the blind eyes, to bring out the prisoners from the prison, [and] them that sit in darkness out of the prison house.
Ephesians 5:8
- For ye were sometimes darkness, but now [are ye] light in the Lord: walk as children of light:
John 12:46
- I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness.
John 8:12
- ¶ Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.
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Commentary for Luke 1:79
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: G2014
There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐπιφαίνω
Transliteration: epiphaínō
Pronunciation: ep-ee-fah'-ee-no
Description: from ἐπί and φαίνω; to shine upon, i.e. become (literally) visible or (figuratively) known:--appear, give light. - Strong's Number: G2521
There are 87 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: κάθημαι
Transliteration: káthēmai
Pronunciation: kath'-ay-mahee
Description: from κατά; and (to sit; akin to the base of ἑδραῖος); to sit down; figuratively, to remain, reside:--dwell, sit (by, down). - Strong's Number: G1722
There are 2129 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐν
Transliteration: en
Pronunciation: en
Description: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between εἰς and ἐκ); "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.:--about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (… sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition. - Strong's Number: G4655
There are 31 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: σκότος
Transliteration: skótos
Pronunciation: skot'-os
Description: from the base of σκιά; shadiness, i.e. obscurity (literally or figuratively):--darkness. - Strong's Number: G2532
There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: καί
Transliteration: kaí
Pronunciation: kahee
Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet. - Strong's Number: G4639
There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: σκιά
Transliteration: skiá
Pronunciation: skee'-ah
Description: apparently a primary word; "shade" or a shadow (literally or figuratively (darkness of error or an adumbration)):-- shadow. - Strong's Number: G2288
There are 106 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: θάνατος
Transliteration: thánatos
Pronunciation: than'-at-os
Description: from θνήσκω; (properly, an adjective used as a noun) death (literally or figuratively):--X deadly, (be…) death. - Strong's Number: G2720
There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: κατευθύνω
Transliteration: kateuthýnō
Pronunciation: kat-yoo-thoo'-no
Description: from κατά and εὐθύνω; to straighten fully, i.e. (figuratively) direct:--guide, direct. - Strong's Number: G2257
There are 365 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἡμῶν
Transliteration: hēmōn
Pronunciation: hay-mone'
Description: genitive case plural of ἐγώ; of (or from) us:--our (company), us, we. - Strong's Number: G4228
There are 86 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πούς
Transliteration: poús
Pronunciation: pooce
Description: a primary word; a "foot" (figuratively or literally):--foot(-stool). - Strong's Number: G1519
There are 1513 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: εἰς
Transliteration: eis
Pronunciation: ice
Description: a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases:--(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), …ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively). - Strong's Number: G3598
There are 99 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὁδός
Transliteration: hodós
Pronunciation: hod-os'
Description: apparently a primary word; a road; by implication, a progress (the route, act or distance); figuratively, a mode or means:--journey, (high-)way. - Strong's Number: G1515
There are 86 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: εἰρήνη
Transliteration: eirḗnē
Pronunciation: i-ray'-nay
Description: probably from a primary verb (to join); peace (literally or figuratively); by implication, prosperity:--one, peace, quietness, rest, + set at one again.