Bible Strands
Luke 3:6
And all humanity will see God’s salvation.’”
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — John the Baptist addresses the crowds gathering at the Jordan River for baptism, immediately after quoting Isaiah 40:3-4 about preparing a path for the Lord.
The words — The Greek phrase πᾶσα σὰρξ (pasa sarx) literally means “all flesh,” and σωτὴριον θεοῦ (sōtērion theou) translates directly to “salvation of God.”
The thread — The statement directly quotes Isaiah 40:5, where all flesh will see the Lord’s glory, and parallels Isaiah 52:10, which declares that all the ends of the earth will witness God’s salvation.
Why it lands — The text states that the coming deliverance is universally visible, requiring every reader to acknowledge that the judgment and grace John proclaims extend beyond a single group to all people.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And all flesh shall see the salvation of God.
Cross-references
- Isaiah 52:10 The LORD has bared His holy arm in the sight of all the nations; all the ends of the earth will see the salvation of our God.
- Isaiah 40:5 And the glory of the LORD will be revealed, and all humanity together will see it.” For the mouth of the LORD has spoken.
- Psalms 98:2 The LORD has proclaimed His salvation and revealed His righteousness to the nations.
- Isaiah 49:6 He says: “It is not enough for You to be My Servant, to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the protected ones of Israel. I will also make You a light for the nations, to bring My salvation to the ends of the earth.”
- Romans 10:18 But I ask, did they not hear? Indeed they did: “Their voice has gone out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world.”
- Luke 2:10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid! For behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people:
- Luke 2:30 For my eyes have seen Your salvation,
- Romans 10:12 For there is no difference between Jew and Greek: The same Lord is Lord of all, and gives richly to all who call on Him,
- Mark 16:15 And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.