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Luke 1:37 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context

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WEB · World English Bible

"For nothing spoken by God is impossible.”"

KJV · King James Version

"For3754 with3844 God2316 nothing3756 3956 4487 shall be impossible101."

How the translations differ: The WEB is a modern public-domain revision of the 1901 ASV; the KJV dates to 1611. The KJV uses with, shall, while the WEB renders these as spoken. Both translate the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text — the differences are stylistic, not theological.

In context

Luke 1:37 in Luke 1

A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is Luke 1:37 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of Luke 1. Read the full chapter →

  1. v.35 The angel answered her, “The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore also the holy one who is born from you will be called the Son of God.
  2. v.36 Behold, Elizabeth, your relative, also has conceived a son in her old age; and this is the sixth month with her who was called barren.
  3. v.37 For nothing spoken by God is impossible.”
  4. v.38 Mary said, “Behold, the servant of the Lord; let it be done to me according to your word.” The angel departed from her.
  5. v.39 Mary arose in those days and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Judah,

Book background

About the Book of Luke

Testament
New Testament
Genre
Gospel
Author
Luke, the physician and travelling companion of Paul
Date written
c. 60–62 AD
Audience
Theophilus and Gentile Christians broadly
Chapters
24

Luke, the only Gentile biblical author, wrote the longest Gospel as a historically careful account for outsiders. He uniquely records the parables of the Good Samaritan, the Prodigal Son, and the rich man and Lazarus; the Magnificat and Benedictus; and Jesus' special concern for women, the poor, and the marginalised.

Setting: A careful historical investigation (1:1-4); paired with Acts.

Key themes: saviour for all · compassion · prayer · Holy Spirit · reversal

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Frequently asked

FAQ about Luke 1:37

What does Luke 1:37 say?

Luke 1:37 reads: "For nothing spoken by God is impossible.”" — from the New Testament, Luke (Gospel). The full verse is shown above with both the World English Bible (WEB) and King James Version (KJV) translations side by side.

What book of the Bible is Luke 1:37 in?

Luke 1:37 is in the book of Luke, traditionally attributed to Luke, the physician and travelling companion of Paul and written around c. 60–62 AD. Luke is gospel in the New Testament, originally addressed to Theophilus and Gentile Christians broadly. Best known for the parables of the Good Samaritan and the Prodigal Son.

What is Luke 1:37 about?

Luke 1:37 is primarily a Bible verse about Faith. Within Luke, Luke, the only Gentile biblical author, wrote the longest Gospel as a historically careful account for outsiders. Read the full passage above with surrounding context.

What is the difference between Luke 1:37 in WEB and KJV?

Luke 1:37 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "For nothing spoken by God is impossible.”". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "For3754 with3844 God2316 nothing3756 3956 4487 shall be impossible101.". The WEB is a modern public-domain translation that updates the KJV's 1611 English while keeping a similar formal-equivalence style. Both render the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text.

How long is Luke 1:37?

Luke 1:37 is 7 words in the WEB translation (41 characters), broken into 1 clause. It is short and well-suited to memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 3 seconds.

How can I memorise Luke 1:37?

To memorise Luke 1:37, split it into its 1 natural clause and learn one at a time. Repeat the full verse out loud five times, then write it from memory. Saving the verse as a photo wallpaper using our verse image studio helps daily review — the visual association with a memorable background dramatically improves recall.

Why does Luke 1:37 matter in Luke?

Luke, the only Gentile biblical author, wrote the longest Gospel as a historically careful account for outsiders. He uniquely records the parables of the Good Samaritan, the Prodigal Son, and the rich man and Lazarus; the Magnificat and Benedictus; and Jesus' special concern for women, the poor, and the marginalised. Luke 1:37 sits within this larger story — Luke as a whole emphasises saviour for all, compassion, prayer.

How can I apply Luke 1:37 today?

Many readers use Luke 1:37 as a daily reminder verse — saving it as a phone wallpaper, sharing it on Pinterest, or memorising it for prayer. The verse studio on this page lets you download Luke 1:37 on 52 different backgrounds for free. Pair the verse with the surrounding chapter context shown above to understand its full meaning before applying it.

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