Luke 1:55

55 (As he spoke to our fathers) Toward Abraham and his seed forever."

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 the hungry with good things. He has sent the rich away empty.

54 He has given help to Israel, his servant, that he might remember mercy

55 (As he spoke to our fathers) Toward Abraham and his seed forever."

56 Mary stayed with her about three months, and returned to her house.

57 Now the time that Elizabeth should give birth was fulfilled, and she brought forth a son.