Luke 3:22

Updated: June 3, 2025
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and the Holy Spirit descended in a bodily form as a dove on him; and a voice came out of the sky, saying “You are my beloved Son. In you I am well pleased.”
World English Bible (WEB)
And{G2532} the Holy{G40} Ghost{G4151} descended{G2597}{(G5629)} in a bodily{G4984} shape{G1491} like{G5616} a dove{G4058} upon{G1909} him{G846}, and{G2532} a voice{G5456} came{G1096}{(G5635)} from{G1537} heaven{G3772}, which said{G3004}{(G5723)}, Thou{G4771} art{G1488}{(G5748)} my{G3450} beloved{G27} Son{G5207}; in{G1722} thee{G4671} I am well pleased{G2106}{(G5656)}.
KJV with Strongs
(22) רוּחַ Ruach HaKodesh descended upon Him in bodily appearance as a dove and a voice came from the sky-above, "You're My beloved Son, in You I'm delighted!"
The F.O.G
and the Holy Spirit descended upon Him in bodily form like a dove. Then a voice spoke from Heaven: "You are My dearly loved Son, and You bring Me great joy."
The F.O.G Paraphrase
and the Holy Spirit came down in a bodily appearance, as if a dove, upon him, and a voice came out of heaven, saying, ‘Thou art My Son—the Beloved, in thee I did delight.’
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Luke 3:22

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God's Word is too vast for a single perspective. We all have a story, and as believers we all carry the Holy Spirit who is the Revealer. With this in mind - I would love to read your comments.

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