Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 1:78
78. Dayspring from on high The beautiful English word dayspring is taken, we suppose, from the conception of the spring or fountain of light, from which day is conceived to be poured upon us from the morning sky. The Greek word here used, ανατολη , signifies rising, namely, of the sun at dawn; and thence it signifies the east, or region of sunrise. But it is objected that the rising of the sun does not come from on high, but is at the horizon. Hence some commentators have, very... read more
Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 1:77
II. Luk 1:76-79 . The prediction addressed to his son, the infant Baptist, in regard to his office. 77. Salvation… by remission of sins On condition of repentance in faith on an approaching Messiah. read more