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Salvation from our enemies, and from the hand of all who hate us;
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More Than Political Foes
While Zacharias likely had political enemies like the Romans in mind, commentators overwhelmingly agree that the 'enemies' mentioned here are primarily spiritual. Scholars like Calvin, Barnes, and Gill identify these ultimate foes as sin, Satan, our own sinful desires, and even death itself. The salvation Jesus brings is a comprehensive deliverance from every force that opposes God and His people.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Saved from our enemies. The enemies of man are his sins, his carnal propensities, his lusts, and the great adversary Satan and his angels,…
19th Century
Anglican
That we should be saved from our enemies.—Literally, salvation from our enemies, in apposition with the horn…
Zechariah cites three aspects of God’s redeeming work: “salvation” (v.71), “mercy” (v.72), and the remembrance of God’s “covenant.” Mercy to the “f…
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16th Century
Protestant
Salvation from our enemies—Zacharias explains more clearly the power and office of Christ. And certainly, it would be of little or no adva…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
That we should be saved from our enemies This, and the two following verses, either contain and express the sum and …
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…
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