Luke 1:73

73 The oath, which he swore to Abraham our father, that he would grant to us.

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 and from the hand of all that hate us.

72 To perform mercy to our fathers and to remember his holy testament.

73 The oath, which he swore to Abraham our father, that he would grant to us.

74 That being delivered from the hand of our enemies, we may serve him without fear:

75 In holiness and justice before him, all our days.