Luke 1:73

73 the oath that He swore to our father Abraham. He has given us the privilege,

Luke 1:73 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 1:73

The oath which he swore to our father Abraham.
] When he swore by himself, because he could swear by no greater, that in blessing he would bless him; that his seed should possess the gates of his enemies, and in it all the nations of the earth should be blessed: all which have been fulfilled in Jesus the Messiah; see ( Genesis 22:16-18 ) ( Hebrews 6:13 Hebrews 6:14 ) .

Luke 1:73 In-Context

71 salvation from our enemies and from the clutches of those who hate us.

72 He has dealt mercifully with our fathers and remembered His holy covenant-

73 the oath that He swore to our father Abraham. He has given us the privilege,

74 since we have been rescued from our enemies' clutches, to serve Him without fear

75 in holiness and righteousness in His presence all our days.