Luk 3:22 | TNotes | STEP | 3:22 The Spirit might have looked like a dove , or perhaps it descended in a dove-like manner. • You are my dearly loved Son, and you bring me great joy: This statement resonates with Ps 2:7 and Isa 42:1 . The former identifies Jesus as the Messiah from David’s line; the latter indicates his role as servant of the Lord. Jesus’ identity was again declared from heaven at his transfiguration (Luke 9:35 ).

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‏ Luke 3:22

3:22 ^a The Spirit might have looked like a dove, or perhaps it descended in a dove-like manner.

• You are my dearly loved Son, and you bring me great joy: This statement resonates with Ps 2:7 ^b and Isa 42:1 ^c. The former identifies Jesus as the Messiah from David’s line; the latter indicates his role as servant of the Lord. Jesus’ identity was again declared from heaven at his transfiguration (Luke 9:35 ^d).