Luke 1:16

Modern

Many of the sons of Israel he will turn back to the Lord their God.

Traditional

And many of the children of Israel shall he turn to the Lord their God.

Literal

And many of the sons of Israel he will turn to the Lord their God.

Latin

…et multos filiorum Israël convertet ad Dominum Deum ipsorum:

Greek

English

Many of the sons of Israel he will turn back to the Lord their God.

Theme notes and profiles

Matthew 21:32
For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and prostitutes did. And even after you saw this, you did not repent and believe him.
Malachi 3:1
“Behold, I will send My messenger, who will prepare the way before Me. Then the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to His temple—the Messenger of the covenant, in whom you delight—see, He is coming,” says the LORD of Hosts.
Isaiah 40:3–5
A voice of one calling: “Prepare the way for the LORD in the wilderness; make a straight highway for our God in the desert.
Matthew 3:1–6
In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea
Isaiah 49:6
He says: “It is not enough for You to be My Servant, to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the protected ones of Israel. I will also make You a light for the nations, to bring My salvation to the ends of the earth.”
Daniel 12:3
Then the wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness will shine like the stars forever and ever.
Luke 1:76
And you, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for Him,

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes