Delivered (ρυσθεντας). First aorist passive participle of an old verb, ρυομα. The accusative case appears, where the dative could …

Might serve him. Might obey, honour, and worship him. This was regarded as a favour. This was what was promised, and for this Zac…

That he would grant unto us ...—The form of the Greek indicates even more definitely than the English that this was the end to which the “…

The Venerable Bede: Having announced that the Lord would be born from the house of David, according to the prophet's declaratio…

The fulfillment of God’s promise does not mean passivity for Israel but a new opportunity for service—negatively, service “without fear” (v.74) and…

That being delivered out of the hand of our enemies—His purpose was that, being redeemed, they might dedicate and consecrate themselves en…

That he would grant unto us
What is said in this and the following verse, is the substance of the promised mercy, co…

Zacharias uttered a prophecy concerning the kingdom and salvation of the Messiah. The gospel brings light with it; in it the day dawns. In John the…