Luke 1:73

73 the solemn pledge he made to our ancestor Abraham. He has granted

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 brought salvation from our enemies and from the power of all those who hate us.

72 He has shown the mercy promised to our ancestors, and remembered his holy covenant,

73 the solemn pledge he made to our ancestor Abraham. He has granted

74 that we would be rescued from the power of our enemies so that we could serve him without fear,

75 in holiness and righteousness in God's eyes, for as long as we live.