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Luke 1:69

King James Version (KJV)

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— D.L. Moody

Luke 1:69

Verse 69 of 80

Scripture focus

And hath raised up an horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David;

Luke 1:69 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Luke 1:69

Theological / Devotional

An horn. A common OT metaphor for strength and power (see 1 Sam. 2:10; see on 2 Sam. 22:3), based on the fact that the fighting strength of horned animals, such as bulls and rams, is in their horns. Also this expression may possibly be a reference to the helmets of warriors, which were often adorned with horns. Thus a “horn” came to represent such things as personal success (Ps. 92:9, 10), the power of nations (see on Dan. 8:21), and even divine strength — “the horn of my salvation” (Ps. 18:2). Here (Luke 1:69), the “horn” refers to the Messiah Himself.

The house. That is, the dynastic family. As promised, the Messiah was to be a descendant of David (see on Matt. 1:1).

Servant. Gr. pais, “child,” or “servant” (see on v. 54).

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