Luke 23:30
“Then shall they begin to say to the mountains, Fall on us; and to the hills, Cover us.”

What does Luke 23:30 mean?
Luke 23:30 in the King James Version of the Bible states, "Then shall they begin to say to the mountains, Fall on us; and to the hills, Cover us." This verse is part of Jesus' words to the women who were mourning and lamenting for Him as He was on His way to be crucified. To…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Cry of the Mountains: A Reflection on Luke 23:30
In the somber narrative of Luke 23:30, we read, “Then shall they begin to say to the mountains, Fall on us; and to the hills, Cover us.” This cry reflects an intense moment of despair, a recognition of the severity of judgment, and the culmination of the human heart's cry for…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer of Surrender in the Shadow of the Cross
Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, my heart is heavy and my spirit is searching for understanding. I turn my thoughts to the scripture in Luke 23:30 – "Then shall they begin to say to the mountains, Fall on us; and to the hills, Cover us." In this profound moment, I am…
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