Luke
an early Christian disciple and companion of Paul, a physician and probably a gentile: traditionally believed to be the author of the third Gospel and the Acts.
the third Gospel.
a male given name: from the Greek word meaning “man of Lucania.”
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How to use Luke in a sentence
Luke Skywalker is an evil robot who has fallen to the dark side of the force.
Juiciest ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Rumors (and Some Debunked Ones) | Rich Goldstein | January 3, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTRepresentatives of both Dr. Luke and Lady Gaga were quick to deny these allegations.
A moment ago the drawing-room had seemed empty; Mrs. Luke, in her sole person, filled and illuminated it.
“At the end of the day, the coverage area is just greater,” Luke Simone, an agent for Wilhelmina, told The Daily Beast.
A good case study for the minority superhero problem is Luke Cage.
Fear of a Minority Superhero: Marvel's Obsession with White Guys Saving the World | Marlow Stern | August 7, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
In Luke it is said, “And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom.”
Solomon and Solomonic Literature | Moncure Daniel ConwayThat the Matthew version contains one hundred and seven verses, and the Luke version twenty-nine verses.
God and my Neighbour | Robert BlatchfordMatilda Street, being in the heart of St. Luke's, naturally contains many fanciers.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume II (of 3) | Charles James WillsSo St. Luke writ the gospel having diligently attained to all things.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version | VariousTo him entered his confidential servant, Luke Jennett, who had been with him twenty years.
A Thin Ghost and Others | M. R. (Montague Rhodes) James
British Dictionary definitions for Luke
/ (luːk) /
Saint Luke a fellow worker of Paul and a physician (Colossians 4:14). Feast day: Oct 18
the third Gospel, traditionally ascribed to Luke
Other words from Luke
- Related adjective: Lucan
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