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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/luke/1.htm">New International Version</a> to shine on those living in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/luke/1.htm">New Living Translation</a> to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, and to guide us to the path of peace.” <a href="/esv/luke/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.” <a href="/bsb/luke/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> to shine on those who live in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.” <a href="/blb/luke/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> to shine upon those sitting in darkness and in the shadow of death, to direct our feet into the way of peace." <a href="/kjv/luke/1.htm">King James Bible</a> To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace. <a href="/nkjv/luke/1.htm">New King James Version</a> To give light to those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death, To guide our feet into the way of peace.” <a href="/nasb_/luke/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> To shine on those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death, To guide our feet into the way of peace.” <a href="/nasb/luke/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> TO SHINE UPON THOSE WHO SIT IN DARKNESS AND THE SHADOW OF DEATH, To guide our feet into the way of peace.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/luke/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> TO SHINE UPON THOSE WHO SIT IN DARKNESS AND THE SHADOW OF DEATH, To guide our feet into the way of peace.” <a href="/lsb/luke/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> TO SHINE UPON THOSE WHO SIT IN DARKNESS AND THE SHADOW OF DEATH, To direct our feet into the way of peace.” <a href="/amp/luke/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> TO SHINE UPON THOSE WHO SIT IN DARKNESS AND IN THE SHADOW OF DEATH, To guide our feet [in a straight line] into the way of peace and serenity.” <a href="/csb/luke/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> to shine on those who live in darkness and the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace. <a href="/hcsb/luke/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> to shine on those who live in darkness and the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace. <a href="/asv/luke/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> To shine upon them that sit in darkness and the shadow of death; To guide our feet into the way of peace. <a href="/cev/luke/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> On us who live in the dark shadow of death this light will shine to guide us into a life of peace. <a href="/erv/luke/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> To shine upon them that sit in darkness and the shadow of death; To guide our feet into the way of peace. <a href="/gwt/luke/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> He will give light to those who live in the dark and in death's shadow. He will guide us into the way of peace." <a href="/gnt/luke/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> and to shine from heaven on all those who live in the dark shadow of death, to guide our steps into the path of peace." <a href="/isv/luke/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> to shine on those who sit in darkness and in death's shadow, and to guide our feet into the way of peace." <a href="/msb/luke/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> to shine on those who live in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.? <a href="/net/luke/1.htm">NET Bible</a> to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace." <a href="/nheb/luke/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> to shine on those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death; to guide our feet into the way of peace." <a href="/wbt/luke/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shades of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace. <a href="/wey/luke/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Dawning on those who now dwell in the darkness and shadow of death--To direct our feet into the path of peace." <a href="/web/luke/1.htm">World English Bible</a> to shine on those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death; to guide our feet into the way of peace.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> To give light to those sitting in darkness and death-shade, "" To guide our feet to a way of peace.” <a href="/blb/luke/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> to shine upon those sitting in darkness and in the shadow of death, to direct our feet into the way of peace." <a href="/ylt/luke/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> To give light to those sitting in darkness and death-shade, To guide our feet to a way of peace.' <a href="/slt/luke/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> To shine forth to those in darkness and sitting in the shadow of death, to direct our feet in the way of peace.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> To enlighten them that sit in darkness, and in the shadow of death: to direct our feet into the way of peace. <a href="/cpdv/luke/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> to illuminate those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, and to direct our feet in the way of peace.” <a href="/nabre/luke/1.htm">New American Bible</a> to shine on those who sit in darkness and death’s shadow, to guide our feet into the path of peace.” <a href="/nrsvce/luke/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> To give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “To enlighten those who were sitting in darkness and in the shadow of death, that he may direct our feet in the path of peace.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, by guiding our feet in the way of peace. <a href="/godbey/luke/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> to appear unto those sitting in darkness and in the shadow of death, to direct our feet in the way of peace. <a href="/haweis/luke/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> to illumine those who sat in darkness, and in the shadow of death, to direct our feet into the way of peace. <a href="/mace/luke/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> to enlighten those, who are in darkness, and in the shadow of death, and to direct our steps into the ways of peace." <a href="/wey/luke/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Dawning on those who now dwell in the darkness and shadow of death--To direct our feet into the path of peace." <a href="/worrell/luke/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> to shine upon those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace." <a href="/worsley/luke/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> to enlighten them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to direct our feet into the way of peace." <a href="/parallel/luke/1-79.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=578" 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/1.htm">Zechariah's Song</a> …78because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the Dawn will visit us from on high, 79<a href="/greek/2014.htm" title="2014: epiphanai (V-ANA) -- From epi and phaino; to shine upon, i.e. Become visible or known.">to shine on</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">those who</a> <a href="/greek/2521.htm" title="2521: kathēmenois (V-PPM/P-DMP) -- To sit, be seated, enthroned; I dwell, reside. From kata; and hemai; to sit down; figuratively, to remain, reside.">live</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/4655.htm" title="4655: skotei (N-DNS) -- Darkness, either physical or moral. From the base of skia; shadiness, i.e. Obscurity.">darkness</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4639.htm" title="4639: skia (N-DFS) -- Apparently a primary word; shade or a shadow (darkness of error or an adumbration).">in the shadow</a> <a href="/greek/2288.htm" title="2288: thanatou (N-GMS) -- Death, physical or spiritual. From thnesko; death.">of death,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2720.htm" title="2720: kateuthynai (V-ANA) -- (a) I make straight, (b) met: I put in the right way, direct. From kata and euthuno; to straighten fully, i.e. direct.">to guide</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmōn (PPro-G1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">our</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4228.htm" title="4228: podas (N-AMP) -- The foot. A primary word; a foot.">feet</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">into</a> <a href="/greek/3598.htm" title="3598: hodon (N-AFS) -- A way, road, journey, path. Apparently a primary word; a road; by implication, a progress; figuratively, a mode or means.">the path</a> <a href="/greek/1515.htm" title="1515: eirēnēs (N-GFS) -- Probably from a primary verb eiro; peace; by implication, prosperity.">of peace.”</a> 80And the child grew and became strong in spirit; and he lived in the wilderness until the time of his public appearance to Israel.…<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/9-2.htm">Isaiah 9:2</a> 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. <a href="/matthew/4-16.htm">Matthew 4:16</a> 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.” <a href="/john/8-12.htm">John 8:12</a> 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.” <a href="/isaiah/42-7.htm">Isaiah 42:7</a> to open the eyes of the blind, to bring prisoners out of the dungeon and those sitting in darkness out from the prison house. <a href="/isaiah/60-1.htm">Isaiah 60:1-2</a> Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. / For behold, darkness covers the earth, and thick darkness is over the peoples; but the LORD will rise upon you, and His glory will appear over you. <a href="/malachi/4-2.htm">Malachi 4:2</a> “But for you who fear My name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings, and you will go out and leap like calves from the stall. <a href="/john/1-4.htm">John 1:4-5</a> In Him was life, and that life was the light of men. / The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. <a href="/john/12-46.htm">John 12:46</a> I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in Me should remain in darkness. <a href="/2_peter/1-19.htm">2 Peter 1:19</a> We also have the word of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt. And you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. <a href="/acts/26-18.htm">Acts 26:18</a> 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.’ <a href="/psalms/107-10.htm">Psalm 107:10-14</a> Some sat in darkness and in the shadow of death, prisoners in affliction and chains, / because they rebelled against the words of God and despised the counsel of the Most High. / He humbled their hearts with hard labor; they stumbled, and there was no one to help. ... <a href="/ephesians/5-8.htm">Ephesians 5:8</a> For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light, <a href="/colossians/1-13.htm">Colossians 1:13</a> He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of His beloved Son, <a href="/isaiah/49-9.htm">Isaiah 49:9</a> 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. <a href="/1_john/1-5.htm">1 John 1:5-7</a> And this is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you: God is light, and in Him there is no darkness at all. / If we say we have fellowship with Him yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. / But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.give.<a href="/luke/2-32.htm">Luke 2:32</a> A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.<a href="/isaiah/9-2.htm">Isaiah 9:2</a> The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined.<a href="/isaiah/42-7.htm">Isaiah 42:7,16</a> To open the blind eyes, to bring out the prisoners from the prison, and them that sit in darkness out of the prison house… and.<a href="/job/3-5.htm">Job 3:5</a> Let darkness and the shadow of death stain it; let a cloud dwell upon it; let the blackness of the day terrify it.<a href="/job/10-22.htm">Job 10:22</a> A land of darkness, as darkness itself; and of the shadow of death, without any order, and where the light is as darkness.<a href="/psalms/23-4.htm">Psalm 23:4</a> Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.to guide.<a href="/psalms/25-8.htm">Psalm 25:8-10,12</a> Good and upright is the LORD: therefore will he teach sinners in the way… <a href="/psalms/85-10.htm">Psalm 85:10-13</a> Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other… <a href="/proverbs/3-17.htm">Proverbs 3:17</a> Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/15-33.htm">Dark</a> <a href="/mark/15-33.htm">Darkness</a> <a href="/isaiah/47-11.htm">Dawning</a> <a href="/mark/16-6.htm">Death</a> <a href="/isaiah/9-2.htm">Death-Shade</a> <a href="/matthew/26-48.htm">Direct</a> <a href="/matthew/12-45.htm">Dwell</a> <a href="/mark/12-36.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/matthew/23-10.htm">Guide</a> <a href="/ezekiel/37-24.htm">Guided</a> <a href="/mark/14-54.htm">Light</a> <a href="/mark/4-15.htm">Path</a> <a href="/luke/1-28.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/mark/13-8.htm">Places</a> <a href="/mark/4-32.htm">Shade</a> <a href="/matthew/4-16.htm">Shades</a> <a href="/mark/4-32.htm">Shadow</a> <a href="/matthew/17-2.htm">Shine</a> <a href="/mark/14-32.htm">Sit</a> <a href="/mark/16-5.htm">Sitting</a> <a href="/luke/1-76.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/11-34.htm">Dark</a> <a href="/luke/11-34.htm">Darkness</a> <a href="/john/21-4.htm">Dawning</a> <a href="/luke/2-26.htm">Death</a> <a href="/job/3-5.htm">Death-Shade</a> <a href="/acts/15-5.htm">Direct</a> <a href="/luke/11-26.htm">Dwell</a> <a href="/luke/5-8.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/luke/6-39.htm">Guide</a> <a href="/luke/4-1.htm">Guided</a> <a href="/luke/2-32.htm">Light</a> <a href="/luke/3-5.htm">Path</a> <a href="/luke/2-14.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/luke/3-5.htm">Places</a> <a href="/luke/9-34.htm">Shade</a> <a href="/job/3-5.htm">Shades</a> <a href="/acts/5-15.htm">Shadow</a> <a href="/luke/2-33.htm">Shine</a> <a href="/luke/7-32.htm">Sit</a> <a href="/luke/2-46.htm">Sitting</a> <a href="/luke/2-3.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 1</div>1. <a href="/luke/1-1.htm">The preface of Luke to his whole gospel.</a> 5. <a href="/luke/1-5.htm">The conception of John the Baptist;</a> 26. <a href="/luke/1-26.htm">and of Jesus.</a> 39. <a href="/luke/1-39.htm">The prophecy of Elisabeth and of Mary, concerning Jesus.</a> 57. <a href="/luke/1-57.htm">The nativity and circumcision of John.</a> 67. <a href="/luke/1-67.htm">The prophecy of Zachariah, both of Jesus,</a> 76. <a href="/luke/1-76.htm">and of John.</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'; 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The "darkness" symbolizes spiritual ignorance and separation from God, prevalent in a world marred by sin. Jesus, as the Light of the World (<a href="/john/8-12.htm">John 8:12</a>), brings revelation and truth, dispelling the darkness of sin and ignorance. The imagery of light is a recurring biblical theme, representing God's presence, guidance, and salvation.and in the shadow of death The "shadow of death" conveys a sense of imminent danger and mortality, echoing <a href="/psalms/23-4.htm">Psalm 23:4</a>, where the psalmist speaks of walking through the valley of the shadow of death. This phrase captures the human condition under the curse of sin, where death looms as a constant threat. Jesus' mission includes delivering humanity from this shadow, offering eternal life and victory over death through His resurrection (<a href="/1_corinthians/15-54.htm">1 Corinthians 15:54-57</a>).to guide our feet into the path of peace. The "path of peace" signifies a life reconciled with God, characterized by spiritual wholeness and harmony. This peace is not merely the absence of conflict but a profound sense of well-being and fulfillment found in a right relationship with God (<a href="/romans/5.htm">Romans 5:1</a>). Jesus, the Prince of Peace (<a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6</a>), leads believers into this path through His teachings and sacrifice, providing a way to live in peace with God and others. The guidance mentioned here implies an ongoing journey, where believers are continually led by the Holy Spirit (<a href="/galatians/5-16.htm">Galatians 5:16</a>) into deeper peace and understanding.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/z/zechariah.htm">Zechariah</a> The father of John the Baptist, who prophesies these words after the birth of his son. His prophecy is known as the Benedictus. 2. <a href="/topical/j/john_the_baptist.htm">John the Baptist</a> The child whose birth and mission are being celebrated in this prophecy. He is to prepare the way for the Messiah. 3. <a href="/topical/d/darkness_and_shadow_of_death.htm">Darkness and Shadow of Death</a> Symbolic of spiritual ignorance and the peril of sin, representing the state of humanity without the light of Christ. 4. <a href="/topical/p/path_of_peace.htm">Path of Peace</a> The way of salvation and reconciliation with God, which Jesus Christ would illuminate and guide humanity towards. 5. <a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a> The nation to whom the prophecy is initially directed, representing God's chosen people who are awaiting the Messiah.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_light_of_christ.htm">The Light of Christ</a> Jesus is the light that dispels spiritual darkness. As believers, we are called to walk in His light and reflect it to others. <a href="/topical/g/guidance_in_life.htm">Guidance in Life</a> Just as Christ guides us into the path of peace, we should seek His guidance in all aspects of our lives, trusting His direction. <a href="/topical/p/peace_with_god_and_others.htm">Peace with God and Others</a> True peace comes from reconciliation with God through Christ. This peace should extend to our relationships with others, promoting harmony and forgiveness. <a href="/topical/h/hope_in_darkness.htm">Hope in Darkness</a> Even in the darkest times, the promise of Christ's light gives us hope and assurance of His presence and guidance. <a href="/topical/m/mission_of_preparation.htm">Mission of Preparation</a> Like John the Baptist, we are called to prepare the way for the Lord in our hearts and in the world, sharing the message of salvation.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 1</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'sun_of_righteousness'_mean.htm">What does 'Sun of Righteousness' mean?</a> <a href="/q/what_did_jesus_mean_by_'destroy_this'.htm">Who is the God of this Age?</a> <a href="/q/what_joy_and_wisdom_do_odes_reveal.htm">What divine joy and wisdom do the Odes reveal?</a> <a href="/q/does_luke_14_31-32_conflict_with_peace.htm">Luke 14:31-32: Does Jesus' warfare analogy conflict with other passages (e.g., Matthew 5:9) advocating peace?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(79) To give light to them that sit in darkness.--The words are an echo of those of <a href="/isaiah/9-2.htm" title="The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, on them has the light shined.">Isaiah 9:2</a>, which we have already met with in <a href="/matthew/4-16.htm" title="The people which sat in darkness saw great light; and to them which sat in the region and shadow of death light is sprung up.">Matthew 4:16</a>, where see Note. Here they carry on the thought of the sunrise lighting up the path of those who had sat all night long in the dark ravine, and whose feet were now guided into "the way of peace," that word including, as it always did, with the Hebrew, every form of blessedness.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 79. - To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death. It would seem that for a moment the Hebrew priest saw beyond the narrow horizon of Israel, and that here, in the close of his glorious song, he caught sight of the distant far-reaching isles of the Gentiles, over which so deep a darkness brooded for ages. <a href="/commentaries/luke/1-79.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>to shine on ἐπιφᾶναι (epiphanai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_2014.htm">Strong's 2014: </a> From epi and phaino; to shine upon, i.e. Become visible or known. those who τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative Masculine Plural <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. live καθημένοις (kathēmenois) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2521.htm">Strong's 2521: </a> To sit, be seated, enthroned; I dwell, reside. From kata; and hemai; to sit down; figuratively, to remain, reside. 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. darkness σκότει (skotei) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4655.htm">Strong's 4655: </a> Darkness, either physical or moral. From the base of skia; shadiness, i.e. Obscurity. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. in [the] shadow σκιᾷ (skia) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4639.htm">Strong's 4639: </a> Apparently a primary word; 'shade' or a shadow (darkness of error or an adumbration). of death, θανάτου (thanatou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2288.htm">Strong's 2288: </a> Death, physical or spiritual. From thnesko; death. to guide κατευθῦναι (kateuthynai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_2720.htm">Strong's 2720: </a> (a) I make straight, (b) met: I put in the right way, direct. From kata and euthuno; to straighten fully, i.e. direct. our ἡμῶν (hēmōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. feet πόδας (podas) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4228.htm">Strong's 4228: </a> The foot. A primary word; a 'foot'. into εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. [the] path ὁδὸν (hodon) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3598.htm">Strong's 3598: </a> A way, road, journey, path. Apparently a primary word; a road; by implication, a progress; figuratively, a mode or means. of peace.” εἰρήνης (eirēnēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1515.htm">Strong's 1515: </a> Probably from a primary verb eiro; peace; by implication, prosperity. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/1-79.htm">Luke 1:79 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/luke/1-79.htm">Luke 1:79 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/luke/1-79.htm">Luke 1:79 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/luke/1-79.htm">Luke 1:79 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/luke/1-79.htm">Luke 1:79 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/1-79.htm">Luke 1:79 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/1-79.htm">Luke 1:79 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/1-79.htm">Luke 1:79 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/luke/1-79.htm">Luke 1:79 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/luke/1-79.htm">Luke 1:79 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/luke/1-79.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 1:79 To shine on those who sit (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/1-78.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 1:78"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 1:78" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/1-80.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 1:80"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 1:80" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>