Luke 1:73

73 He made an oath 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 He has saved us from our enemies. We are rescued from all who hate us.
72 He has been kind to our people. He has remembered his holy covenant.
73 He made an oath to our father Abraham.
74 He promised to save us from our enemies, so that we could serve him without fear.
75 He wants us to be holy and godly as long as we live.
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