Verse 68
‘Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, for he has visited and wrought redemption for his people,’
Zacharias’ prophecy begins with a blessing, as regularly among the Jews (Psalms 41:13; Psalms 72:18; Psalms 106:48). He sees in what is happening the God of Israel visiting His people and ‘working redemption’ on their behalf. He is coming to them as their Deliverer and Saviour. As always in Scripture this would include both external deliverance and the hearts of the people themselves turning to Him. He would save to the uttermost. For the idea of redemption here compare Psalms 111:9 where He is seen as ‘sending redemption to His people’.
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