Luke 1:73

73 the oath 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 salvation from our enemies

72 to show mercy to our fathers

73 the oath He swore to our father Abraham,

74 deliverance from hostile hands,

75 in holiness and righteousness before Him