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Luca 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:)
Luca 2:4 — KJV

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About Luca 2:4

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

Biblical Places in This Verse

Bethlehem
city · Palestine
Betlemme — 'casa del pane' in ebraico — è il luogo di nascita sia del Re Davide che di Gesù Cristo. Il profeta Michea predisse più di 700 anni prima che il governante d'Israele sarebbe nato a Betlemme (Michea 5:2), una profezia compiuta quando Maria e Giuseppe vi si recarono per il censimento.

How to Apply Luca 2:4

Study Luca 2:4 in context by reading the surrounding passage in Luca. 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.