Luke 1:73

Translations

Modern

…the oath He swore to our father Abraham, to grant us

Traditional

The oath which he sware to our father Abraham,

Literal

…the oath that He swore to Abraham our father, to give us,

Latin

…jusjurandum, quod juravit ad Abraham patrem nostrum, daturum se nobis

Original

Greek

English

…the oath He swore to our father Abraham, to grant us

Notes

Luke 1:67–79

This second song of praise in the birth story of Jesus is called the Benedictus (Latin for “Blessed” or “Praise”). The song expects that God’s Messiah (his chosen leader) will save the Israelites from their enemies. Salvation includes physical rescue and forgiveness of sins (1:77).

Theme notes and profiles

Mary, Mother of Jesus Angels God’s Covenant with David God’s Unified Plan of Salvation Making Sense of the Exile Praise and Rejoicing in Luke–Acts The Blessings of Jesus

Events

Birth of John the Baptistc. 5 BC

Related verses

Genesis 22:16–18
…saying, “By Myself I have sworn, declares the LORD, that because you have done this and have not withheld your only son,
Psalm 105:9
…the covenant He made with Abraham, and the oath He swore to Isaac.
Deuteronomy 7:8
But because the LORD loved you and kept the oath He swore to your fathers, He brought you out with a mighty hand and redeemed you from the house of slavery, from the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt.
Deuteronomy 7:12
If you listen to these ordinances and keep them carefully, then the LORD your God will keep His covenant and the loving devotion that He swore to your fathers.
Jeremiah 11:5
This was in order to establish the oath I swore to your forefathers, to give them a land flowing with milk and honey, as it is to this day.” “Amen, LORD,” I answered.
Hebrews 6:16–17
Men swear by someone greater than themselves, and their oath serves as a confirmation to end all argument.
Genesis 26:3
Stay in this land as a foreigner, and I will be with you and bless you. For I will give all these lands to you and your offspring, and I will confirm the oath that I swore to your father Abraham.
Hebrews 6:13
When God made His promise to Abraham, since He had no one greater to swear by, He swore by Himself,
Genesis 24:7
The LORD, the God of heaven, who brought me from my father’s house and my native land, who spoke to me and promised me on oath, saying, ‘To your offspring I will give this land’—He will send His angel before you so that you can take a wife for my son from there.

People

Abraham: Patriarch, chosen by God to father His people

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles God, Names of Gospel Jesus Christ Luke, Gospel of Mercy Music Peace Poetry, Biblical Virgin Birth of Jesus Zechariah (Person)

Topics

Abraham: God's Covenant With Covenant of God with Men: Confirmed with an Oath God: Faithfulness of Gospel: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Jesus, the Christ: Saviour Joy of Zecharias, when John the Baptist Was Born Miracles: Catalogue of The Incarnation of Jesus Oath: Attributed to God Poetry: Lyrics, Sacred of Zacharias Praise: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Psalms: Zacharias Religion: Outstanding Religious Persons: Zacharias Select Readings: The Prophetic Blessing of Zacharias The Covenant: Fulfilled in Christ The Covenant: Made With: Abraham The Promises of God: Are: Fulfilled in Christ Word of God: Inspiration of Zacharias (Zechariah): The Father of John the Baptist

Luke 1:73

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