Luke 1:70

Translations

Modern

…as He spoke through His holy prophets, those of ages past,

Traditional

As he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been since the world began:

Literal

…as He spoke by the mouth of His holy prophets from the age,

Latin

…sicut locutus est per os sanctorum, qui a sæculo sunt, prophetarum ejus:

Original

Greek

English

…as He spoke through His holy prophets, those of ages past,

Notes

Luke 1:67–79

This second song of praise in the birth story of Jesus is called the Benedictus (Latin for “Blessed” or “Praise”). The song expects that God’s Messiah (his chosen leader) will save the Israelites from their enemies. Salvation includes physical rescue and forgiveness of sins (1:77).

Theme notes and profiles

Mary, Mother of Jesus Angels God’s Covenant with David God’s Unified Plan of Salvation Hope for the Messiah Making Sense of the Exile Praise and Rejoicing in Luke–Acts The Blessings of Jesus

Events

Birth of John the Baptistc. 5 BC

Related verses

Acts 3:21–24
Heaven must take Him in until the time comes for the restoration of all things, which God announced long ago through His holy prophets.
Romans 1:2
…the gospel He promised beforehand through His prophets in the Holy Scriptures,
2 Peter 1:21
For no such prophecy was ever brought forth by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.
Luke 24:44
Jesus said to them, “These are the words I spoke to you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about Me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms.”
Jeremiah 30:10
As for you, O Jacob My servant, do not be afraid, declares the LORD, and do not be dismayed, O Israel. For I will surely save you out of a distant place, your descendants from the land of their captivity! Jacob will return to quiet and ease, with no one to make him afraid.
Luke 24:26–27
Was it not necessary for the Christ to suffer these things and then to enter His glory?”
1 Peter 1:12
It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves, but you, when they foretold the things now announced by those who preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. Even angels long to look into these things.
Acts 28:25
They disagreed among themselves and began to leave after Paul had made this final statement: “The Holy Spirit was right when He spoke to your fathers through Isaiah the prophet:
Jeremiah 23:5
Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land.
2 Samuel 23:2
The Spirit of the LORD spoke through me; His word was on my tongue.
Genesis 49:10
The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the staff from between his feet, until Shiloh comes and the allegiance of the nations is his.
Genesis 3:15
And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her seed. He will crush your head, and you will strike his heel.”

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Eternity God, Names of Gospel Jesus Christ Luke, Gospel of Mercy Music Peace Poetry, Biblical Salvation Virgin Birth of Jesus Zechariah (Person)

Topics

God: Faithfulness of Gospel: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Holiness: Prophets Jesus, the Christ: Saviour Joy of Zecharias, when John the Baptist Was Born Miracles: Catalogue of The Incarnation of Jesus Poetry: Lyrics, Sacred of Zacharias Praise: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Prophecy: (Respecting Individuals, See Under Their Names): Inspired Prophecy: Given from the Beginning Prophets were Called: Holy Prophets Psalms: Zacharias Religion: Outstanding Religious Persons: Zacharias Select Readings: The Prophetic Blessing of Zacharias The Covenant: Fulfilled in Christ The Promises of God: Are: Fulfilled in Christ Word of God: Inspiration of Zacharias (Zechariah): The Father of John the Baptist

Luke 1:70

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