Luke 1:68
Context| NETBible | “Blessed 1 be the Lord God of Israel, because he has come to help 2 and has redeemed 3 his people. |
| XREF | Ge 9:26; Ge 14:20; Ex 3:16,17; Ex 4:31; 1Ki 1:48; 1Ch 29:10,20; Ps 41:13; Ps 72:17-19; Ps 106:48; Ps 111:9; Lu 7:16; Lu 19:44; Eph 1:3; Eph 1:7; 1Pe 1:3 |
| NET © Notes |
1 sn The traditional name of this psalm, the “Benedictus,” comes from the Latin wording of the start of the hymn (“Blessed be…”). 2 sn The verb come to help can refer to a visit, but can also connote concern or assistance (L&N 85.11). 3 tn Or “has delivered”; Grk “has accomplished redemption.” sn Has redeemed is a reference to redemption, but it anticipates the total release into salvation that the full work of Messiah will bring for Israel. This involves both spiritual and material benefits eventually. |
