In holiness and righteousness before him, all the days of our life.
In {G1722} holiness {G3742} and {G2532} righteousness {G1343} before {G1799} him {G846}, all {G3956} the days {G2250} of our {G2257} life {G2222}.
in holiness and righteousness before him all our days.
in holiness and righteousness before Him all the days of our lives.
In holiness and righteousness before him all our days.
Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.
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Ephesians 4:24
And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness. -
Ephesians 2:10
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. -
Titus 2:11
¶ For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, -
Titus 2:14
Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works. -
2 Timothy 1:9
Who hath saved us, and called [us] with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began, -
Ephesians 1:4
According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: -
Jeremiah 31:33
But this [shall be] the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel; After those days, saith the LORD, I will put my law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their God, and they shall be my people.
Luke 1:75 is part of the prophetic song sung by Zacharias, the father of John the Baptist, after his son's birth. This verse describes the manner in which God's delivered people are called to serve Him, emphasizing a life characterized by moral and spiritual integrity.
Context
This verse is situated within the "Benedictus," Zacharias's prophecy found in Luke 1:68-79. Having his voice restored, Zacharias, filled with the Holy Ghost, praises God for remembering His covenant and bringing salvation through the coming Messiah. He speaks of deliverance from enemies (Luke 1:74) so that God's people might serve Him without fear. Verse 75 specifies the nature of this service: it is to be conducted "in holiness and righteousness before him, all the days of our life."
Key Themes
Linguistic Insights
The Greek words used here are significant. "Holiness" translates hosiotēs (ὁσιότητι), which implies piety, reverence, and faithfulness in fulfilling duties towards God. "Righteousness" is dikaiosynē (δικαιοσύνῃ), meaning justice, moral virtue, and right relationship with God and others. Together, these terms describe a life that is both devoutly set apart for God (holiness) and morally upright in its conduct (righteousness), encompassing both inner attitude and outward behavior.
Reflection and Application
This verse presents a high calling for those who have received salvation through Christ. The deliverance spoken of by Zacharias finds its ultimate fulfillment in the redemption offered through Jesus. Our freedom from the power of sin and fear is intended to enable us to serve God not out of obligation or dread, but in genuine holiness and righteousness. This is not achieved through self-effort alone but is empowered by God's grace and the indwelling Holy Spirit, enabling us to walk according to the Spirit. The challenge is to live consistently "before Him," recognizing that every aspect of our lives is lived in God's presence, motivating us to pursue purity and uprightness in all that we do.