Luke 1:73

73 What he swore to our father Abraham -

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 Deliverance from our enemies and every hateful hand;

72 Mercy to our fathers, as he remembers to do what he said he'd do,

73 What he swore to our father Abraham -

74 a clean rescue from the enemy camp, So we can worship him without a care in the world,

75 made holy before him as long as we live.