Bible Commentary

And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his showing unto Israel. 80. the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit ] The description resembles that of the childhood of Samuel (1Sa 2:26) and of our Lord (Luk 2:40-52). Nothing however is said of ‘favour … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 1:80”

To give light to them that sit in darkness and [in] the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace. 79. in the shadow of death ] The Hebrew Tsalmaveth. Job 10:21; Job 38:17; Psa 23:4; Psa 107:10; Isa 9:2; Mat 4:16, &c. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 1:79”

Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us, 78. Through the tender mercy of our God ] Literally, “ Because of the heart of mercy.” (literally ‘bowels’) is favourite word with St Paul to express emotion (2Co 7:15; Php 1:8; Php 2:1; Phm 1:7; Phm 1:12; Phm … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 1:78”

To give knowledge of salvation unto his people by the remission of their sins, 77. knowledge of salvation ] A clear proof that these prophecies had not the local and limited sense of national prosperity which some have supposed. By the remission ] Rather, In remission. Comp. Act 5:31, “to be a Prince and a … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 1:77”

And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest: for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways; 76. child ] Rather, little child ( paidion) “quantillus nunc es,” Bengel. To prepare his ways ] An allusion to the prophecies of the Forerunner in Isa 40:3; Mal 3:1. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 1:76”

In holiness and righteousness before him, all the days of our life. 75. In holiness ] towards God, and righteousness ] towards men. We have the same words contrasted in 1Th 2:10, “how holily and righteously;” Eph 4:24, “in righteousness and holiness of the truth.” , ‘holy,’ is the Hebrew Chsd, whence the ‘Chasidm’ (Pharisees); … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 1:75”

That he would grant unto us, that we being delivered out of the hand of our enemies might serve him without fear, Might serve him – Might obey, honor, and worship him. This was regarded as a favor. This was what was promised, and for this Zechariah praised God. Without fear – Fear of death, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 1:74”

The oath which he swore to our father Abraham, 73. The oath which he sware ] Gen 12:3; Gen 17:4; Gen 22:16-17; comp. Heb 7:13-14; Heb 7:17. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges The oath – This oath is recorded in Gen 22:16-17. It was an oath in which God swore by himself … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 1:73”

To perform the mercy [promised] to our fathers, and to remember his holy covenant; 72. To perform the mercy promised to our fathers ] It is simply to do mercy towards our fathers. The “promised” is a needless addition of the E.V. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 72, 73. mercy remember oath … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 1:72”

That we should be saved from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us; 71. That we should be saved ] Rather, Salvation referring back to “a horn of salvation,” to which it is in apposition. The previous verse is a parenthesis. from our enemies ] No doubt in the first instance … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 1:71”