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Bible dictionary for children

Lord

Lord is a title of authority or respect.

Illustrated symbol for Lord

In simple words

What does it mean?

Lord is a title of authority or respect. Depending on the passage, it can refer to God, Jesus or a human master.

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Why should we check who is being called lord in a sentence?

An example from the Bible

Luke's birth announcement calls Jesus Savior, Christ and Lord. The surrounding words help explain the importance of the title there.

Read Luke 2:11 ↗

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Read the surrounding passage to see who is speaking and how this word or idea is being used. The linked reading opens the full chapter.

Related reading: Luke 2:11

For there is born to you today, in David’s city, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.

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