Luke 7:16

Updated: June 3, 2025
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Fear took hold of all, and they glorified God, saying, “A great prophet has arisen among us!” and, “God has visited his people!”
World English Bible (WEB)
And{G1161} there came{G2983}{(G5627)} a fear{G5401} on all{G537}: and{G2532} they glorified{G1392}{(G5707)} God{G2316}, saying{G3004}{(G5723)}, That{G3754} a great{G3173} prophet{G4396} is risen up{G1453}{(G5769)} among{G1722} us{G2254}; and{G2532}, That{G3754} God{G2316} hath visited{G1980}{(G5662)} his{G846} people{G2992}.
KJV with Strongs
(16) Now they received fear and everybody glorified The אֱלֹהִים Elohim, saying that, "A great prophet has arisen in us!" and that "The אֱלֹהִים Elohim has looked after His people!"
The F.O.G
And the righteous fear of God seized the entire crowd, as they began glorifying Him, exclaiming, "A great prophet has risen among us! God has visited His people today with power!"
The F.O.G Paraphrase
and fear took hold of all, and they were glorifying God, saying—‘A great prophet hath risen among us,’ and—‘God did look upon His people.’
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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