Luke 21:30 Meaning and Explanation
“When they now shoot forth, ye see and know of your own selves that summer is now nigh at hand.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →When the trees leaf out, people know by themselves that summer is near.
What Does Luke 21:30 Mean?
Jesus completes the picture: when the trees shoot forth, when buds break and leaves unfurl, ye see and know of your own selves that summer is now nigh. No expert is needed; in that climate the green branch means summer is close, and everyone simply knows.
Of your own selves is the quiet heart of the verse. God has made his workings readable to ordinary people; the knowledge of the seasons he gives is not the property of a learned few. The leaf does not bring the summer, it announces it, and what God announces he brings. Faith is, among other things, the skill of noticing.
Frequently Asked Questions About Luke 21:30
What does Luke 21:30 mean?
When the trees leaf out, people know by themselves that summer is near.