Luke 1:17 Meaning
And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elias, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.
Context Explained
15For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother's womb.
16And many of the children of Israel shall he turn to the Lord their God.
17And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elias, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.
18And Zacharias said unto the angel, Whereby shall I know this? for I am an old man, and my wife well stricken in years.
19And the angel answering said unto him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God; and am sent to speak unto thee, and to shew thee these glad tidings.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Isaiah 40:3
This verse is a direct reference to the prophecy about a voice crying in the wilderness.
Malachi 3:1
Malachi foretold the coming of a messenger to prepare the way for the Lord.
Luke 3:4
Luke also describes John the Baptist's mission to prepare the people for Jesus.
Source: Luke 1:17