Luke Chapter 1, Verse 55
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55: καθως ελαλησεν προς τους πατερας ημων τω αβρααμ και τω σπερματι αυτου εις τον αιωνα
55: As he spake to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed for
ever.
55: As he spoke to our fathers: to Abraham and to his seed for ever.
As he spake {e} to our fathers, &c. That is, he has dealt mercifully
with the children of Israel, according as he promised Abraham, Isaac,
and Jacob. The promise particularly here referred to is that respecting
the Messiah which was now about to be fulfilled; but there is no doubt
that there was also included the promises respecting all the other mercies
which had been conferred on the children of Israel. See Gen 22:17,
Gen 22:18.
For ever. These words are to be referred to the preceding verse -- "in remembrance of his mercy for ever, to Abraham and to his seed for ever.
