Luke 1:67-69
1599 Geneva Bible
67 [a]Then his father Zacharias was filled with the holy Ghost, and prophesied, saying,
68 Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, because he hath [b]visited (A)and [c]redeemed his people,
69 (B)And hath raised up the [d]horn of salvation unto us, in the house of his servant David,
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- Luke 1:67 John scarce born, by the authority of the holy Ghost, is appointed to his office.
- Luke 1:68 That he hath showed himself mindful of his people, insomuch that he came down from heaven himself, to visit us in person, and to redeem us.
- Luke 1:68 Hath paid the ransom, that is to say, the price of our redemption.
- Luke 1:69 This word Horn in the Hebrew tongue signifieth might, and it is a Metaphor, taken from beasts, that fight with their horns: and by raising up the might of Israel, is meant, that the kingdom of Israel was defended, and the enemies thereof laid on the ground, even then when the strength of Israel seemed to be utterly decayed.
Luke 1:67-69
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- Luke 1:69 Horn here symbolizes a strong king.
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