Luke 1:71
What does Luke 1:71 mean?
A plain-English look at Luke 1:71 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Luke 1:71 means
Zacharias says salvation will come from enemies and those who hate Israel. Salvation includes liberation from hostile powers. This line reflects the expectation of deliverance from political oppressors and spiritual adversaries. The promise envisions a comprehensive salvation that addresses existential threats to Israel’s welfare and covenant identity. It signals hope that God’s intervention will change Israel’s status before its foes.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Salvation from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us;
KJV
King James Version · 1611That we should be saved from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us;
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Salvation from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us;
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Salvation from those who are against us, and from the hands of those who have hate for us;
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Salvation from our enemies, And out of the hand of all hating us,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Salvation from our enemies and from the hand of all that hate us.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890deliverance from our enemies and out of the hand of all who hate us;
Context
Following the affirmation of prophetic fulfillment, this verse describes the nature of salvation promised. It frames redemption as deliverance from enemies, consistent with covenantal hopes of national restoration. The next verses will emphasize mercy, covenant, and the fulfillment of the Abrahamic promise.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Isaiah 44:24
Thus saith Jehovah, thy Redeemer, and he that formed thee from the womb: I am Jehovah, that maketh all things; that stretcheth forth the heavens alone; that spreadeth abroad the earth (who is with me?);
- Ezekiel 38:8
After many days thou shalt be visited: in the latter years thou shalt come into the land that is brought back from the sword, that is gathered out of many peoples, upon the mountains of Israel, which have been a continual waste; but it is brought forth out of the peoples, and they shall dwell securely, all of them.
- Zephaniah 3:15
Jehovah hath taken away thy judgments, he hath cast out thine enemy: the King of Israel, even Jehovah, is in the midst of thee; thou shalt not fear evil any more.
- Isaiah 54:7
For a small moment have I forsaken thee; but with great mercies will I gather thee.
- Jeremiah 23:6
In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely; and this is his name whereby he shall be called: Jehovah our righteousness.
- 1 John 3:8
he that doeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. To this end was the Son of God manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.
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