Luke 1:55

55 In fulfillment of His promises to our forefathers--For Abraham and his posterity for ever."

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 The hungry He has satisfied with choice gifts, But the rich He has sent empty-handed away.

54 His servant Israel He has helped, Remembering His compassion--

55 In fulfillment of His promises to our forefathers--For Abraham and his posterity for ever."

56 So Mary stayed with Elizabeth about three months, and then returned home.

57 Now when Elizabeth's full time was come, she gave birth to a son;