Luke 19:40

“And he answered and said unto them, I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out.”

"And he answered and said unto them, I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out." - Luke 19:40
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What does Luke 19:40 mean?

Luke 19:40 And he answered and said unto them, I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out. In this verse, Jesus responds to the Pharisees and scribes who were upset with the people praising Him as He entered Jerusalem. The context of…

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The Cry of Creation: When Silence is Not an Option

In Luke 19:40, we encounter a powerful declaration made by Jesus as he addresses the Pharisees during his triumphal entry into Jerusalem: "And he answered and said unto them, I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out." This profound…

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The Cry of the Stones: A Prayer for Unyielding Praise

Heavenly Father, In this sacred moment, I come before You with a heart full of reverence and awe, acknowledging Your sovereignty and the majesty of Your creation. As I contemplate the profound words of Your Son in Luke 19:40, where He declares, "And he answered and said unto…

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Luke 19:40 - "And he answered and said unto them, I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out."
Luke 1:40 - "And entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth."
Luke 20:40 - "And after that they durst not ask him any question at all."
Luke 9:40 - "And I besought thy disciples to cast him out; and they could not."
Luke 6:40 - "The disciple is not above his master: but every one that is perfect shall be as his master."
Luke 12:40 - "Be ye therefore ready also: for the Son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not."
Luke 22:40 - "And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation."
Joshua 19:40 - "¶ And the seventh lot came out for the tribe of the children of Dan according to their families."
Luke 11:40 - "Ye fools, did not he that made that which is without make that which is within also?"
Luke 2:40 - "And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him."
Luke 24:40 - "And when he had thus spoken, he shewed them his hands and his feet."
"And entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth." - Luke 1:40
John 19:40 - "Then took they the body of Jesus, and wound it in linen clothes with the spices, as the manner of the Jews is to bury."
Isaiah 40:19 - "The workman melteth a graven image, and the goldsmith spreadeth it over with gold, and casteth silver chains."
Luke 8:40 - "And it came to pass, that, when Jesus was returned, the people gladly received him: for they were all waiting for him."
Luke 18:40 - "And Jesus stood, and commanded him to be brought unto him: and when he was come near, he asked him,"
Luke 23:40 - "But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation?"
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Exodus 40:19 - "And he spread abroad the tent over the tabernacle, and put the covering of the tent above upon it; as the LORD commanded Moses."
Job 40:19 - "He is the chief of the ways of God: he that made him can make his sword to approach unto him."