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Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. <a href="/nkjv/luke/2.htm">New King James Version</a> And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger.” <a href="/nasb_/luke/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” <a href="/nasb/luke/2.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220This will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/luke/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in cloths, and lying in a manger.” <a href="/lsb/luke/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And this will be the sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” <a href="/amp/luke/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And this will be a sign for you [by which you will recognize Him]: you will find a Baby wrapped in [swaddling] cloths and lying in a manger.” <a href="/csb/luke/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> This will be the sign for you: You will find a baby wrapped tightly in cloth and lying in a manger.” <a href="/hcsb/luke/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> This will be the sign for you: You will find a baby wrapped snugly in cloth and lying in a feeding trough.&#8221 <a href="/asv/luke/2.htm">American Standard Version</a> And this is the sign unto you: Ye shall find a babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, and lying in a manger. <a href="/cev/luke/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> You will know who he is, because you will find him dressed in baby clothes and lying on a bed of hay." <a href="/erv/luke/2.htm">English Revised Version</a> And this is the sign unto you; Ye shall find a babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, and lying in a manger. <a href="/gwt/luke/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> This is how you will recognize him: You will find an infant wrapped in strips of cloth and lying in a manger." <a href="/gnt/luke/2.htm">Good News Translation</a> And this is what will prove it to you: you will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger." <a href="/isv/luke/2.htm">International Standard Version</a> And this will be a sign for you: You will find a baby wrapped in strips of cloth and lying in a feeding trough." <a href="/msb/luke/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And this will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.? <a href="/net/luke/2.htm">NET Bible</a> This will be a sign for you: You will find a baby wrapped in strips of cloth and lying in a manger." <a href="/nheb/luke/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> This is the sign to you: you will find a baby wrapped in strips of cloth, lying in a feeding trough." <a href="/wbt/luke/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And this shall be a sign to you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling-clothes, lying in a manger. <a href="/wey/luke/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And this is the token for you: you will find a babe wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger." <a href="/web/luke/2.htm">World English Bible</a> This is the sign to you: you will find a baby wrapped in strips of cloth, lying in a feeding trough.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And this [is] the sign to you: you will find a Baby wrapped up, lying in the manger.” <a href="/blb/luke/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And this is the sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths, and lying in a manger." <a href="/ylt/luke/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and this is to you the sign: Ye shall find a babe wrapped up, lying in the manger.' <a href="/slt/luke/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And this the sign to you; ye shall find the babe swathed, lying in a manger.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And this shall be a sign unto you. You shall find the infant wrapped in swaddling clothes, and laid in a manger. <a href="/cpdv/luke/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And this will be a sign for you: you will find the infant wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger.” <a href="/nabre/luke/2.htm">New American Bible</a> And this will be a sign for you: you will find an infant wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger.” <a href="/nrsvce/luke/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> This will be a sign for you: you will find a child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And this is a sign for you; You will find a babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, and laid in a manger. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/2.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “And this is a sign for you: You will find The Baby wrapped in swaddling bands and lying in a manger.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/2.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And this shall be to you the sign: you will find the babe wrapped in swathing-clothes, and lying in a stable. <a href="/godbey/luke/2.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And this shall be the sign unto you; you shall find an infant lying in a manger, wrapped in swaddling clothes. <a href="/haweis/luke/2.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And this shall be a sign for you; Ye shall find the babe in swaddling-clothes, lying in a manger. <a href="/mace/luke/2.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and by this sign shall you know him; you will find the babe swathed, lying in a manger. <a href="/wey/luke/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And this is the token for you: you will find a babe wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger." <a href="/worrell/luke/2.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And this is the sign to you: ye will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, and lying in a manger." <a href="/worsley/luke/2.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And this shall be a sign to you, Ye shall find the child wrapped in swaddling bands lying in a manger. <a href="/parallel/luke/2-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=685" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/2.htm">The Shepherds and the Angels</a> …11Today in the city of David a Savior has been born to you. He is Christ the Lord! 12<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: touto (DPro-NNS) -- This; he, she, it. ">this will be</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-NNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">a</a> <a href="/greek/4592.htm" title="4592: sēmeion (N-NNS) -- Neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of semaino; an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally.">sign</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymin (PPro-D2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">to you:</a> <a href="/greek/2147.htm" title="2147: heurēsete (V-FIA-2P) -- A prolonged form of a primary heuro, which heureo is used for it in all the tenses except the present and imperfect to find.">You will find</a> <a href="/greek/1025.htm" title="1025: brephos (N-ANS) -- Infant, babe, child in arms. Of uncertain affinity; an infant literally or figuratively.">a baby</a> <a href="/greek/4683.htm" title="4683: esparganōmenon (V-RPM/P-ANS) -- To swathe, wrap in swaddling clothes. From sparganon; to swathe.">wrapped in swaddling cloths</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2749.htm" title="2749: keimenon (V-PPM/P-ANS) -- To lie, recline, be placed, be laid, set, specially appointed, destined. Middle voice of a primary verb; to lie outstretched.">lying</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/5336.htm" title="5336: phatnē (N-DFS) -- A manger, feeding-trough, stall. From pateomai; a crib.">a manger.”</a> 13And suddenly there appeared with the angel a great multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying:…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/isaiah/7-14.htm">Isaiah 7:14</a> Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin will be with child and give birth to a son, and will call Him Immanuel. <a href="/micah/5-2.htm">Micah 5:2</a> But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come forth for Me One to be ruler over Israel—One whose origins are of old, from the days of eternity. <a href="/matthew/1-23.htm">Matthew 1:23</a> “Behold, the virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call Him Immanuel” (which means, “God with us”). <a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a> The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. <a href="/matthew/2-11.htm">Matthew 2:11</a> On coming to the house, they saw the Child with His mother Mary, and they fell down and worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh. <a href="/philippians/2-7.htm">Philippians 2:7</a> but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness. <a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6</a> For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. <a href="/john/1-29.htm">John 1:29</a> The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! <a href="/matthew/2-6.htm">Matthew 2:6</a> ‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah, for out of you will come a ruler who will be the shepherd of My people Israel.’” <a href="/hebrews/2-14.htm">Hebrews 2:14</a> Now since the children have flesh and blood, He too shared in their humanity, so that by His death He might destroy him who holds the power of death, that is, the devil, <a href="/1_timothy/3-16.htm">1 Timothy 3:16</a> By common confession, the mystery of godliness is great: He appeared in the flesh, was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was proclaimed among the nations, was believed in throughout the world, was taken up in glory. <a href="/galatians/4-4.htm">Galatians 4:4</a> But when the time had fully come, God sent His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, <a href="/revelation/12-5.htm">Revelation 12:5</a> And she gave birth to a son, a male child, who will rule all the nations with an iron scepter. And her child was caught up to God and to His throne. <a href="/isaiah/53-2.htm">Isaiah 53:2</a> He grew up before Him like a tender shoot, and like a root out of dry ground. He had no stately form or majesty to attract us, no beauty that we should desire Him. <a href="/2_corinthians/8-9.htm">2 Corinthians 8:9</a> For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And this shall be a sign to you; You shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.<a href="/exodus/3-12.htm">Exodus 3:12</a> And he said, Certainly I will be with thee; and this shall be a token unto thee, that I have sent thee: When thou hast brought forth the people out of Egypt, ye shall serve God upon this mountain.<a href="/1_samuel/10-2.htm">1 Samuel 10:2-7</a> When thou art departed from me to day, then thou shalt find two men by Rachel's sepulchre in the border of Benjamin at Zelzah; and they will say unto thee, The asses which thou wentest to seek are found: and, lo, thy father hath left the care of the asses, and sorroweth for you, saying, What shall I do for my son? … <a href="/psalms/22-6.htm">Psalm 22:6</a> But I am a worm, and no man; a reproach of men, and despised of the people.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/1-44.htm">Babe</a> <a href="/luke/2-6.htm">Baby</a> <a href="/luke/2-7.htm">Cattle</a> <a href="/luke/2-6.htm">Child</a> <a href="/luke/2-7.htm">Cloth</a> <a href="/luke/2-7.htm">Clothes</a> <a href="/luke/2-7.htm">Cloths</a> <a href="/psalms/89-49.htm">es</a> <a href="/luke/2-7.htm">Feeding</a> <a href="/luke/1-62.htm">Find</a> <a href="/haggai/2-12.htm">Folded</a> <a href="/luke/2-7.htm">Food</a> <a href="/mark/5-40.htm">Lying</a> <a href="/luke/2-7.htm">Manger</a> <a href="/mark/14-44.htm">Sign</a> <a href="/nahum/3-16.htm">Strips</a> <a href="/luke/2-7.htm">Swaddling</a> <a href="/luke/2-7.htm">Swaddling-Clothes</a> <a href="/mark/14-44.htm">Token</a> <a href="/luke/2-7.htm">Trough</a> <a href="/luke/2-7.htm">Wrapped</a> <a href="/mark/16-5.htm">Young</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/2-16.htm">Babe</a> <a href="/luke/2-16.htm">Baby</a> <a href="/luke/2-16.htm">Cattle</a> <a href="/luke/2-16.htm">Child</a> <a href="/luke/19-20.htm">Cloth</a> <a href="/luke/7-25.htm">Clothes</a> <a href="/luke/24-12.htm">Cloths</a> <a href="/genesis/23-6.htm">es</a> <a href="/luke/2-16.htm">Feeding</a> <a href="/luke/2-45.htm">Find</a> <a href="/luke/4-20.htm">Folded</a> <a href="/luke/2-16.htm">Food</a> <a href="/luke/2-16.htm">Lying</a> <a href="/luke/2-16.htm">Manger</a> <a href="/luke/2-34.htm">Sign</a> <a href="/luke/24-12.htm">Strips</a> <a href="/job/38-9.htm">Swaddling</a> <a href="/luke/2-7.htm">Swaddling-Clothes</a> <a href="/luke/2-35.htm">Token</a> <a href="/luke/2-16.htm">Trough</a> <a href="/luke/23-53.htm">Wrapped</a> <a href="/luke/2-24.htm">Young</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 2</div>1. <a href="/luke/2-1.htm">Augustus taxes all the Roman empire.</a> 6. <a href="/luke/2-6.htm">The nativity of Jesus.</a> 8. <a href="/luke/2-8.htm">An angel relates it to the shepherds, and many sing praises to God for it.</a> 15. <a href="/luke/2-15.htm">The shepherds glorify God.</a> 21. <a href="/luke/2-21.htm">Jesus is circumcised.</a> 22. <a href="/luke/2-22.htm">Mary purified.</a> 25. <a href="/luke/2-25.htm">Simeon and Anna prophesy of Jesus,</a> 39. <a href="/luke/2-39.htm">who increases in wisdom,</a> 41. <a href="/luke/2-41.htm">questions in the temple with the teachers,</a> 51. <a href="/luke/2-51.htm">and is obedient to his parents.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/2.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>And this will be a sign to you: The angel's message to the shepherds includes a specific sign, indicating divine confirmation. In biblical narratives, signs often accompany divine revelations to authenticate the message (<a href="/exodus/3-12.htm">Exodus 3:12</a>, <a href="/isaiah/7-14.htm">Isaiah 7:14</a>). The shepherds, familiar with the concept of signs from their Jewish heritage, would understand this as a divine indicator of the Messiah's birth.You will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths: Swaddling cloths were strips of cloth used to wrap newborns, a common practice in ancient Near Eastern cultures to provide warmth and security. This detail emphasizes Jesus' humanity and humble beginnings, contrasting with expectations of a royal Messiah. The mention of swaddling cloths also connects to <a href="/ezekiel/16-4.htm">Ezekiel 16:4</a>, where the lack of swaddling is a sign of neglect, highlighting the care given to Jesus despite humble circumstances.and lying in a manger.” A manger, a feeding trough for animals, signifies the lowly and humble conditions of Jesus' birth. This setting fulfills the prophecy of a humble Messiah (<a href="/micah/5-2.htm">Micah 5:2</a>) and prefigures Jesus' role as the Bread of Life (<a href="/john/6-35.htm">John 6:35</a>), accessible to all, including the marginalized. The manger scene also foreshadows Jesus' future ministry, where He would often be found among the lowly and outcast, emphasizing His mission to serve rather than be served (<a href="/mark/10-45.htm">Mark 10:45</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_angel.htm">The Angel</a> A messenger from God who delivers the announcement of Jesus' birth to the shepherds. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_shepherds.htm">The Shepherds</a> Humble, everyday workers who are chosen to receive the first announcement of the Messiah's birth. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_baby.htm">The Baby (Jesus)</a> The newborn Messiah, wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger, signifying humility and accessibility. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_manger.htm">The Manger</a> A feeding trough for animals, symbolizing Jesus' humble beginnings and His accessibility to all people. 5. <a href="/topical/b/bethlehem.htm">Bethlehem</a> The prophesied birthplace of the Messiah, fulfilling the prophecy of <a href="/micah/5-2.htm">Micah 5:2</a>.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_humility_of_christ.htm">The Humility of Christ</a> Jesus' birth in a manger highlights His humility and willingness to enter into the human condition. As believers, we are called to emulate His humility in our own lives. <a href="/topical/g/god's_revelation_to_the_humble.htm">God's Revelation to the Humble</a> The shepherds, considered lowly in society, were the first to hear the good news. This teaches us that God often reveals Himself to those who are humble and open-hearted. <a href="/topical/t/the_significance_of_signs.htm">The Significance of Signs</a> The sign given to the shepherds was simple yet profound. It reminds us to look for God's signs in our everyday lives, which may come in unexpected ways. <a href="/topical/t/the_fulfillment_of_prophecy.htm">The Fulfillment of Prophecy</a> Jesus' birth fulfills Old Testament prophecies, reinforcing the reliability of God's Word and His faithfulness to His promises. <a href="/topical/t/the_accessibility_of_jesus.htm">The Accessibility of Jesus</a> Jesus' birth in a manger makes Him accessible to all, regardless of status or background. We are encouraged to approach Him with confidence and share His love with others.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 2</a> <a href="/q/what_are_swaddling_clothes.htm">What are swaddling clothes?</a> <a href="/q/what_shaped_jesus'_early_life.htm">What events shaped Jesus' early life and upbringing?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_meaning_of_christmastide.htm">What is the meaning of Christmastide?</a> <a href="/q/plot_of_'lily_of_the_valley'.htm">What is the plot of "Lily of the Valley"?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(12) This shall be a sign unto you.--The sign was not such in itself, but became so by its agreement with the prediction. It was something exceptional that a new-born infant should be found, not in a cradle, but in a manger; still stranger that that infant babe should be the heir of the House of David.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 12. - Lying in a manger. This was to be the sign. On that night there would, perhaps, be no other children born in the Bethlehem village; certainly the shepherds would find no other newly born infant cradled in a manger. <a href="/commentaries/luke/2-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>And καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. this [will be] τοῦτο (touto) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. a τὸ (to) Article - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. sign σημεῖον (sēmeion) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4592.htm">Strong's 4592: </a> Neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of semaino; an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally. to you: ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. You will find εὑρήσετε (heurēsete) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2147.htm">Strong's 2147: </a> A prolonged form of a primary heuro, which heureo is used for it in all the tenses except the present and imperfect to find. a baby βρέφος (brephos) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1025.htm">Strong's 1025: </a> Infant, babe, child in arms. Of uncertain affinity; an infant literally or figuratively. wrapped in swaddling cloths ἐσπαργανωμένον (esparganōmenon) Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4683.htm">Strong's 4683: </a> To swathe, wrap in swaddling clothes. From sparganon; to swathe. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. lying κείμενον (keimenon) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2749.htm">Strong's 2749: </a> To lie, recline, be placed, be laid, set, specially appointed, destined. Middle voice of a primary verb; to lie outstretched. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. a manger.” φάτνῃ (phatnē) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5336.htm">Strong's 5336: </a> A manger, feeding-trough, stall. 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