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Luke 2:12

King James Version (KJV)

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Luke 2:12

Verse 12 of 52

Scripture focus

And this [shall be] a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

Luke 2:12 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Luke 2:12

Theological / Devotional

A sign. Textual evidence favors (cf. p. 146) the reading “the sign.” As used in the Scriptures, a “sign” is not necessarily miraculous (see on Isa. 7:14). The “sign” given to the shepherds was a means of identification. The appearance of the Babe of Bethlehem would be the opposite of what the shepherds were expecting, in view of their exalted ideas concerning the Messiah.

Swaddling clothes. See on v. 7.

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