New Testament · Gospel

Lucas 2:4

Author:: The Lord Will Editorial Team
Reviewed by:: Ugo Candido, Engineer
Last updated:: May 21, 2026
Category:: New Testament

And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)
Lucas 2:4 — KJV

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About Lucas 2:4

Lucas 2:4 sets its narrative in Belén, grounding its spiritual message in the physical world. This verse from Lucas illustrates how geography and faith are interwoven throughout Scripture.

Biblical Places in This Verse

Belén
city · Palestine
Belén — 'casa de pan' en hebreo — es el lugar de nacimiento tanto del Rey David como de Jesucristo. El profeta Miqueas predijo más de 700 años antes que el gobernante de Israel nacería en Belén (Miqueas 5:2), una profecía cumplida cuando María y José viajaron allí para el censo.

How to Apply Lucas 2:4

Study Lucas 2:4 in context by reading the surrounding passage in Lucas. Identify one person in your life who might be encouraged by this verse from Scripture. Share it with them and open a conversation rooted in Scripture — sometimes the most practical application is passing the Word along.