Luke 2:7 — Bible Verse (KJV)

“And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.”

Luke 2:7 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Luke 2:7 in 6 Bible Translations

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Luke 2:7 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“She gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him in bands of cloth and laid him in a feeding trough, because there was no room for them in the inn.”

Luke 2:7 — World English Bible

Luke 2:7 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“And she brought forth her firstborn son; and she wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. ”

Luke 2:7 — American Standard Version

Luke 2:7 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“and she brought forth her son--the first-born, and wrapped him up, and laid him down in the manger, because there was not for them a place in the guest-chamber.”

Luke 2:7 — Young's Literal Translation

Luke 2:7 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“and she brought forth her first-born son, and wrapped him up in swaddling-clothes and laid him in the manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. ”

Luke 2:7 — Darby Translation

Luke 2:7 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“And she brought foorth her first begotten sonne, and wrapped him in swadling clothes, and laide him in a cratch, because there was no roome for them in the ynne.”

Luke 2:7 — Geneva Bible

Luke 2:7 in Context — Luke 2

5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.

6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.

7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

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What Does Luke 2:7 Mean?

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