Luke 1:55

55 to Abraham and his children down through the years. He has done it just as he said to our people of long ago."

Luke 1:55 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 1:55

As he spake to our fathers
To David, of whose family Mary was; and to Jacob, or Israel, of whose stock she was; and to Isaac, in whom the seed was to be, called; and particularly,

to Abraham and to his seed for ever:
not his natural, but his spiritual seed; both among Jews and Gentiles, to the end of the world; to these God promised this mercy of a Saviour and Redeemer, and to these he performs it, and will to all generations.

Luke 1:55 In-Context

53 He has filled those who are hungry with good things. But he has sent those who are rich away empty.

54 He has helped the people of Israel, who serve him. He has always remembered to be kind

55 to Abraham and his children down through the years. He has done it just as he said to our people of long ago."

56 Mary stayed with Elizabeth about three months. Then she returned home.

57 The time came for Elizabeth to have her baby. She gave birth to a son.