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Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Luke 1:71-72

This was that which God had told them by his prophets, that a mighty salvation should arise to them out of the house of David, by which they should be saved from their enemies. By which enemies the generality of the Jews understood their temporal enemies, made of flesh and blood. But Zacharias, speaking by the Spirit of prophecy, must needs have a truer notion of it, as it signifies our spiritual enemies. All this is attributed to God’s mercy and faithfulness, his mercy freely looking upon his... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Luke 1:57-80

CRITICAL NOTESLuke 1:58. Cousins.—Rather, “kinsfolk,” which was the original meaning of “cousins.” How the Lord.—Rather, “that the Lord” (R.V.).Luke 1:59. On the eighth day.—The stated time for administering the rite of circumcision (Genesis 21:4; Luke 2:21; Philippians 3:5). The custom from the first was to give the name to the child at the time of circumcision (cf. Genesis 21:3-4); perhaps it originated in the change of names from Abram to Abraham, and from Sarai to Sarah, at the institution... read more

Charles Simeon

Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae - Luke 1:67-75

DISCOURSE: 1469THE SONG OF ZACHARIASLuke 1:67-75. And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Ghost, and prophesied, saying, Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for he hath visited and redeemed his people, and hath raised up an horn of salvation for us, in the house of his servant David; as he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets which hare been since the world began; that we should be saved from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us: to perform the mercy promised to our... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Luke 1:1-80

Luke, the author of this third gospel, was called by Paul the apostle "the beloved physician." There is some speculation that his patron was a man by the name of Theophilus. In those days physicians were often slaves. And there are some who theorize that Luke was Theophilus' personal physician and servant. Whether or not that be so is only a matter of speculation, and thus, worthless to delve into.Luke was a Greek. And he is the only Gentile to have the privilege of placing scripture in that... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Luke 1:1-80

Luke 1:1 . Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things, which within a short compass of years have been acted and accomplished among us. In the first age, Eusebius admits, that no less than sixty gospels had made their appearance; a number which Mr. Whiston repeats without scruple or disbelief. The fathers, Ambrose, Jerome, and Augustine, allow that the number was considerable. Heretics wrote gospels, of which Ambrose says, “they have filled... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Luke 1:56-80

Luke 1:56-80Now Elisabeth’s full time came that she should he deliveredThe nativity of John the BaptistThat which was miraculous at the beginning became natural towards the close.This is seen in the case of Elisabeth, as recorded in the fifty-seventh verse. True also of spiritual generation. Begins in mystery and proceeds to prove itself by all that is practical in behaviour. The work of the Holy Ghost in the heart of man can never be explained; it will ever be as miraculous as the... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Luke 1:67-79

Luke 1:67-79And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy GhostThe song of ZachariasI.Preliminary questions. In the opening portion of St. Luke’s Gospel, there is a definiteness of time, place, and circumstance, which makes us feel that we are not breathing in the air or looking through the deceptive light of legend. We are not travelling in dreamland, for we can measure distances. The objections which have been made in modern times to this statement are derived from two elements in the... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Luke 1:72

72 To perform the mercy promised to our fathers, and to remember his holy covenant; Ver. 72. To perform the mercy ] God’s love moves him to promise, his truth binds him to perform. See both these, 2 Samuel 7:18 ; 2 Samuel 7:21 "For thy word’s sake, and according to thine own heart (that is, ex mero motu ), hast thou done all these things." read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Luke 1:72

perform: Luke 1:54, Luke 1:55, Genesis 12:3, Genesis 22:18, Genesis 26:4, Genesis 28:14, Psalms 98:3, Acts 3:25, Acts 3:26, Romans 11:28, Hebrews 6:13-Job : and: Genesis 17:4-1 Samuel :, Leviticus 26:42, Psalms 105:8-2 Samuel :, Psalms 106:45, Psalms 111:5, Ezekiel 16:8, Ezekiel 16:60, Galatians 3:15-Esther : Reciprocal: Genesis 9:15 - remember Genesis 17:7 - And I Genesis 17:21 - my Exodus 2:24 - remembered Exodus 6:5 - I have remembered Exodus 28:12 - for a memorial Leviticus 26:9 -... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 1:68-79

68-79. The Benedictus, or hymn of Zacharias. read more

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Luke 1:71-72

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Luke 1:57-80

Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae - Luke 1:67-75

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Luke 1:1-80

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Luke 1:1-80

The Biblical Illustrator - Luke 1:56-80

The Biblical Illustrator - Luke 1:67-79

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Luke 1:72

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Luke 1:72

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 1:68-79

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