Luke 1:55

55 which he promised to our fathers, to Avraham and his seed forever."

Luke 1:55 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 1:55

As he spake to our fathers
To David, of whose family Mary was; and to Jacob, or Israel, of whose stock she was; and to Isaac, in whom the seed was to be, called; and particularly,

to Abraham and to his seed for ever:
not his natural, but his spiritual seed; both among Jews and Gentiles, to the end of the world; to these God promised this mercy of a Saviour and Redeemer, and to these he performs it, and will to all generations.

Luke 1:55 In-Context

53 filled the hungry with good things, but sent the rich away empty.
54 "He has taken the part of his servant Isra'el, mindful of the mercy
55 which he promised to our fathers, to Avraham and his seed forever."
56 Miryam stayed with Elisheva for about three months and then returned home.
57 The time arrived for Elisheva to have her baby, and she gave birth to a son.
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