Luke 1:79

Translations

Modern

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

Traditional

To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.

Literal

…to shine upon those sitting in darkness and in the shadow of death, to direct our feet into the way of peace.”

Latin

…illuminare his qui in tenebris et in umbra mortis sedent: ad dirigendos pedes nostros in viam pacis.

Original

Greek

English

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

Notes

Luke 1:67–79

This second song of praise in the birth story of Jesus is called the Benedictus (Latin for “Blessed” or “Praise”). The song expects that God’s Messiah (his chosen leader) will save the Israelites from their enemies. Salvation includes physical rescue and forgiveness of sins (1:77).

Theme notes and profiles

John the Baptist Mary, Mother of Jesus Angels Darkness and Light God’s Covenant with David God’s Unified Plan of Salvation Making Sense of the Exile Praise and Rejoicing in Luke–Acts The Blessings of Jesus The Promise of a Second Exodus

Events

Birth of John the Baptistc. 5 BC

Related verses

Isaiah 9:2
The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death, a light has dawned.
Acts 26:18
…to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those sanctified by faith in Me.’
Matthew 4:16
…the people living in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death, a light has dawned.”
Isaiah 42:7
…to open the eyes of the blind, to bring prisoners out of the dungeon and those sitting in darkness out from the prison house.
Ephesians 5:8
For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light,
John 12:46
I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in Me should remain in darkness.
John 8:12
Once again, Jesus spoke to the people and said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.”
Psalm 107:14
He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death and broke away their chains.
John 9:5
While I am in the world, I am the light of the world.”
Psalm 107:10
Some sat in darkness and in the shadow of death, prisoners in affliction and chains,
Psalm 23:4
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
Isaiah 49:9
…to say to the prisoners, ‘Come out,’ and to those in darkness, ‘Show yourselves.’ They will feed along the pathways, and find pasture on every barren hill.

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Darkness Gospel Jesus Christ King Luke, Gospel of Music Peace Poetry, Biblical Virgin Birth of Jesus Zechariah (Person)

Topics

Darkness of Spiritual Blindness Death: Spiritual Depravity of Man: General Scriptures Concerning God: Guide Gospel: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Jesus, the Christ: Mission of John: Mission of Joy of Zecharias, when John the Baptist Was Born Miracles: Catalogue of The Incarnation of Jesus Peace: Spiritual Poetry: Lyrics, Sacred of Zacharias Police Psalms: Zacharias Religion: Outstanding Religious Persons: Zacharias Select Readings: The Prophetic Blessing of Zacharias Spiritual Death: Spiritual Ignorance Is Spiritual Peace: Christ Guides Into the Way of The Covenant: Fulfilled in Christ The Excellency and Glory of Christ: As the True Light The Feet of Saints: Guided by Christ Wicked (People): Described Wisdom: Spiritual, from God Zacharias (Zechariah): The Father of John the Baptist

Luke 1:79

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