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Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 1:76-78

Luke 1:76-78. And thou child He now speaks to John his son, yet not as a parent, but as a prophet; shalt be called the Prophet of the Highest Thou shalt be the messenger of God Most High. Our Lord declares that John was more than a prophet: that is, he was a great preacher of righteousness, who called aloud to the people to repent, that they might be forgiven; and he foretold that the kingdom of heaven was at hand. For thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his way Thou... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Luke 1:57-80

5. Birth of John the Baptist (Luke 1:57-80)Elizabeth’s son was born amid much rejoicing, and eight days later was circumcised in accordance with the law of Israel. Circumcision was a minor surgical operation carried out on all Israelite baby boys, and was the covenant sign that Israel was God’s people. At this ceremony the child was usually given his name (Luke 1:57-60; cf. 2:21; Genesis 17:9-14; Leviticus 12:3). When relatives tried to interfere in the naming of the child, Zechariah proved his... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 1:77

knowledge. Greek. gnosis. App-132 . by = for. Greek. en. App-104 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Luke 1:77

To give knowledge of salvation unto his people in the remission of their sins, Because of the tender mercy of our God, Whereby the dayspring from on high shall visit us.In the remission of their sins ... This is the salvation Jesus came to provide. In this sector only is man powerless to do anything for himself. It is forgiveness that the soul cries for, and it is available nowhere except in Jesus Christ the Saviour. When either churches or individuals lose sight of this, total moral blindness... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Luke 1:77

77. to give knowledge of salvation—To sound the note of a needed and provided "salvation" was the noble office of John, above all that preceded him; as it is that of all subsequent ministers of Christ; but infinitely loftier was it to be the "Salvation" itself (Luke 1:69; Luke 2:30). by the remission of . . . sins—This stamps at once the spiritual nature of the salvation here intended, and explains Luke 1:71; Luke 1:74. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 1:57-80

C. The birth and early life of John the Baptist 1:57-80As in the first part of this major section of the Gospel (Luke 1:5-56), Luke arranged his material in this one to compare and contrast John the Baptist and Jesus (Luke 1:57 to Luke 2:52). In that section there was prediction, but in this one there is fulfillment. Luke’s emphasis in his record of John’s birth was his naming and his father’s prediction of his future ministry. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 1:67-79

2. Zechariah’s song of praise 1:67-79This is the second major song of praise in Luke: the "Benedictus." This title also comes from the first word in the Latin version, translated "blessed" (Gr. eulogetos). The first part of the song praises God for messianic deliverance (Luke 1:68-75), and the second part rejoices in John’s significant role in this deliverance (Luke 1:76-79). The chiastic structure of the song emphasizes the words "covenant" and "oath" (Luke 1:72-73). God’s faithfulness to His... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 1:76-77

These verses focus on John and his ministry. This description of John clearly links him with Elijah (cf. Isaiah 40:3; Malachi 3:1; Malachi 4:5). Even though Luke omitted the conversation about Elijah that followed the Transfiguration (cf. Matthew 17:10-13; Mark 9:11-13), he undoubtedly recognized John’s role as the fulfillment of the Elijah prophecies. [Note: See Walter Wink, John the Baptist in the Gospel Tradition, pp. 42-45.] It is difficult to say if Zechariah used "Lord" here only in the... read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Luke 1:77

1:77 deliverance (b-5) Or 'salvation.' 'Saved' in ver. 74 is a different word. but the same as 'our deliverer from the coming wrath,' 1 Thessalonians 1:10 . read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 1:1-80

Birth of John. The Annunciation1-4. Preface. To write a preface to a history is not a Jewish, but a classical custom, and by following it St. Luke shows himself a true Gentile, trained in Greek culture and imitating classical models. Here he affects classical elegance and correctness of expression, but in the course of his Gospel he generally imitates the simpler synoptic style.This Preface contains all that is really known as distinguished from what is guessed about the sources of the Synoptic... read more

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 1:76-78

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Luke 1:57-80

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 1:77

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Luke 1:77

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Luke 1:77

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 1:57-80

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 1:67-79

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 1:76-77

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Luke 1:77

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 1:1-80

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