Luke 1:69

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And hath raised up an horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David;

Complete Jewish Bible:

by raising up for us a mighty Deliverer who is a descendant of his servant David.

Berean Standard Bible:

He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of His servant David,

American Standard Version:

And hath raised up a horn of salvation for us In the house of his servant David

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And^{G2532} hath raised up^{G1453} an horn^{G2768} of salvation^{G4991} for us^{G2254} in^{G1722} the house^{G3624} of his^{G846} servant^{G3816} David^{G1138};

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Commentary for Luke 1:69

Luke 1:69, "And hath raised up an horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David;" is part of the song of Zechariah, also known as the Benedictus. This song is found in the first chapter of the Gospel of Luke and is sung by Zechariah, the father of John the Baptist, after his tongue is loosed following the birth of his son. The verse reflects themes of hope, fulfillment of prophecy, and the anticipation of a Messiah.

The historical context of this verse is rooted in the expectation of the Jewish people for a deliverer, a tradition that had developed over centuries based on Old Testament prophecies. The "horn of salvation" is a symbol of power and strength, often associated with the Messiah in Jewish thought. The reference to the "house of his servant David" alludes to the Davidic covenant found in 2 Samuel 7, where God promises David that his kingdom would last forever. This promise is understood by early Christians and within the context of Luke's Gospel to be fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who is described as a descendant of David.

In summary, Luke 1:69 encapsulates the joy and expectation of God's salvation being made manifest through the lineage of David, as promised in the Hebrew Scriptures. It speaks to the belief that God has intervened in history to provide redemption, and it sets the stage for the ministry of Jesus, who is presented as the long-awaited Messiah, the one who will bring about the ultimate fulfillment of God's plan of salvation for all people.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: G2532
   There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: καί
   Transliteration: kaí
   Pronunciation: kahee
   Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
   
2. Strong's Number: G1453
   There are 135 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐγείρω
   Transliteration: egeírō
   Pronunciation: eg-i'-ro
   Description: probably akin to the base of ἀγορά (through the idea of collecting one's faculties); to waken (transitively or intransitively), i.e. rouse (literally, from sleep, from sitting or lying, from disease, from death; or figuratively, from obscurity, inactivity, ruins, nonexistence):--awake, lift (up), raise (again, up), rear up, (a-)rise (again, up), stand, take up.
   
3. Strong's Number: G2768
   There are 10 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: κέρας
   Transliteration: kéras
   Pronunciation: ker'-as
   Description: from a primary (the hair of the head); a horn (literally or figuratively):--horn.
   
4. Strong's Number: G4991
   There are 43 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: σωτηρία
   Transliteration: sōtēría
   Pronunciation: so-tay-ree'-ah
   Description: feminine of a derivative of σωτήρ as (properly, abstract) noun; rescue or safety (physically or morally):--deliver, health, salvation, save, saving.
   
5. Strong's Number: G2254
   There are 167 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἡμῖν
   Transliteration: hēmîn
   Pronunciation: hay-meen'
   Description: dative case plural of ἐγώ; to (or for, with, by) us:--our, (for) us, we.
   
6. Strong's Number: G1722
   There are 2129 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐν
   Transliteration: en
   Pronunciation: en
   Description: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between εἰς and ἐκ); "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.:--about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (… sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
   
7. Strong's Number: G3624
   There are 106 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: οἶκος
   Transliteration: oîkos
   Pronunciation: oy'-kos
   Description: of uncertain affinity; a dwelling (more or less extensive, literal or figurative); by implication, a family (more or less related, literally or figuratively):--home, house(-hold), temple.
   
8. Strong's Number: G846
   There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: αὐτός
   Transliteration: autós
   Pronunciation: ow-tos'
   Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ.
   
9. Strong's Number: G3816
   There are 24 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: παῖς
   Transliteration: paîs
   Pronunciation: paheece
   Description: perhaps from παίω; a boy (as often beaten with impunity), or (by analogy), a girl, and (genitive case) a child; specially, a slave or servant (especially a minister to a king; and by eminence to God):--child, maid(-en), (man) servant, son, young man.
   
10. Strong's Number: G1138
    There are 54 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Δαβίδ
    Transliteration: Dabíd
    Pronunciation: dab-eed'
    Description: of Hebrew origin (דָּוִד); Dabid (i.e. David), the Israelite king:--David.