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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/luke/1.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/luke/1.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />He has sent us a mighty Savior from the royal line of his servant David,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/luke/1.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />and has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/luke/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of His servant David,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />and has raised up a horn of salvation for us, in <i>the</i> house of His servant David;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/luke/1.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And hath raised up an horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/luke/1.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And has raised up a horn of salvation for us In the house of His servant David,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/luke/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And has raised up a horn of salvation for us In the house of His servant David—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/luke/1.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And has raised up a horn of salvation for us In the house of David His servant—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/luke/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And has raised up a horn of salvation for us In the house of David His servant—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/luke/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And raised up a horn of salvation for us In the house of David His servant—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/luke/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And He has raised up a horn of salvation [a mighty and valiant Savior] for us In the house of David His servant—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/luke/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/luke/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of His servant David, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/luke/1.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And hath raised up a horn of salvation for us In the house of his servant David<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/luke/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Our God has given us a mighty Savior from the family of David his servant. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/luke/1.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And hath raised up a horn of salvation for us In the house of his servant David<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/luke/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He has raised up a mighty Savior for us in the family of his servant David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/luke/1.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He has provided for us a mighty Savior, a descendant of his servant David. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/luke/1.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He has raised up a mighty Savior for us from the family of his servant David,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/luke/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of His servant David,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/luke/1.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />For he has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/luke/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/luke/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And hath raised up a horn of salvation for us, in the house of his servant David:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />And has raised up a mighty Deliverer for us In the house of David His servant--<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/luke/1.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />and has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/luke/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And raised a horn of salvation to us, "" In the house of His servant David,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />and has raised up a horn of salvation for us, in <i>the</i> house of His servant David;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/luke/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And did raise an horn of salvation to us, In the house of David His servant,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/luke/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he raised up a horn of salvation to us in the house of David, his servant;<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/luke/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And hath raised up an horn of salvation to us, in the house of David his servant: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/luke/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And he has raised up a horn of salvation for us, in the house of David his servant,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/luke/1.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He has raised up a horn for our salvation within the house of David his servant, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/luke/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He has raised up a mighty savior for us in the house of his servant David,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/luke/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And he has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />“And he has raised up for us a trumpet of redemption in the house of David his servant,”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/luke/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />and he has raised up for us, in the house of David his servant, a horn of salvation,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/luke/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />in the house of David His son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/luke/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />and hath raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/luke/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />he hath rais'd up a powerful saviour for us, in the family of his servant David,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />And has raised up a mighty Deliverer for us In the house of David His servant--<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/luke/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />and raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of David His servant;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/luke/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />and hath raised up an horn of salvation for us,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/luke/1-69.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=520" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/luke/1.htm">Zechariah's Song</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">68</span>“Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, because He has visited and redeemed His people. <span class="reftext">69</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/1453.htm" title="1453: ēgeiren (V-AIA-3S) -- (a) I wake, arouse, (b) I raise up. Probably akin to the base of agora; to waken, i.e. Rouse.">He has raised up</a> <a href="/greek/2768.htm" title="2768: keras (N-ANS) -- From a primary kar; a horn.">a horn</a> <a href="/greek/4991.htm" title="4991: sōtērias (N-GFS) -- Feminine of a derivative of soter as noun; rescue or safety.">of salvation</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmin (PPro-D1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">for us</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3624.htm" title="3624: oikō (N-DMS) -- A dwelling; by implication, a family.">the house</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">of His</a> <a href="/greek/3816.htm" title="3816: paidos (N-GMS) -- Perhaps from paio; a boy, or, a girl, and a child; specially, a slave or servant.">servant</a> <a href="/greek/1138.htm" title="1138: Dauid (N-GMS) -- David, King of Israel. Of Hebrew origin; Dabid, the Israelite king.">David,</a> </span> <span class="reftext">70</span>as He spoke through His holy prophets, those of ages past,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/132-17.htm">Psalm 132:17</a></span><br />There I will make a horn grow for David; I have prepared a lamp for My anointed one.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/22-3.htm">2 Samuel 22:3</a></span><br />My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation. My stronghold, my refuge, and my Savior, You save me from violence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/18-2.htm">Psalm 18:2</a></span><br />The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/89-17.htm">Psalm 89:17</a></span><br />For You are the glory of their strength, and by Your favor our horn is exalted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/89-24.htm">Psalm 89:24</a></span><br />My faithfulness and loving devotion will be with him, and through My name his horn will be exalted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/89-35.htm">Psalm 89:35-36</a></span><br />Once and for all I have sworn by My holiness—I will not lie to David— / his offspring shall endure forever, and his throne before Me like the sun,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6-7</a></span><br />For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. / Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/11-1.htm">Isaiah 11:1</a></span><br />Then a shoot will spring up from the stump of Jesse, and a Branch from his roots will bear fruit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/23-5.htm">Jeremiah 23:5</a></span><br />Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/29-21.htm">Ezekiel 29:21</a></span><br />In that day I will cause a horn to sprout for the house of Israel, and I will open your mouth to speak among them. Then they will know that I am the LORD.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/3-8.htm">Zechariah 3:8</a></span><br />Hear now, O high priest Joshua, you and your companions seated before you, who are indeed a sign. For behold, I am going to bring My servant, the Branch.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/6-12.htm">Zechariah 6:12-13</a></span><br />And you are to tell him that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘Here is a man whose name is the Branch, and He will branch out from His place and build the temple of the LORD. / Yes, He will build the temple of the LORD; He will be clothed in splendor and will sit on His throne and rule. And He will be a priest on His throne, and there will be peaceful counsel between the two.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-1.htm">Matthew 1:1</a></span><br />This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/21-9.htm">Matthew 21:9</a></span><br />The crowds that went ahead of Him and those that followed were shouting: “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/11-10.htm">Mark 11:10</a></span><br />“Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David!” “Hosanna in the highest!”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And has raised up an horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David;</p><p class="hdg">an.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/2-10.htm">1 Samuel 2:10</a></b></br> The adversaries of the LORD shall be broken to pieces; out of heaven shall he thunder upon them: the LORD shall judge the ends of the earth; and he shall give strength unto his king, and exalt the horn of his anointed.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/22-3.htm">2 Samuel 22:3</a></b></br> The God of my rock; in him will I trust: <i>he is</i> my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my saviour; thou savest me from violence.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/18-2.htm">Psalm 18:2</a></b></br> The LORD <i>is</i> my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, <i>and</i> my high tower.</p><p class="hdg">in.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/7-26.htm">2 Samuel 7:26</a></b></br> And let thy name be magnified for ever, saying, The LORD of hosts <i>is</i> the God over Israel: and let the house of thy servant David be established before thee.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/11-13.htm">1 Kings 11:13</a></b></br> Howbeit I will not rend away all the kingdom; <i>but</i> will give one tribe to thy son for David my servant's sake, and for Jerusalem's sake which I have chosen.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/89-3.htm">Psalm 89:3,20</a></b></br> I have made a covenant with my chosen, I have sworn unto David my servant, … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/1-32.htm">David</a> <a href="/habakkuk/3-13.htm">Deliverance</a> <a href="/hosea/5-14.htm">Deliverer</a> <a href="/matthew/24-31.htm">Horn</a> <a href="/luke/1-56.htm">House</a> <a href="/luke/1-52.htm">Lifting</a> <a href="/luke/1-52.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/mark/12-19.htm">Raise</a> <a href="/mark/14-28.htm">Raised</a> <a href="/mark/16-16.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/luke/1-54.htm">Servant</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/2-4.htm">David</a> <a href="/luke/1-71.htm">Deliverance</a> <a href="/acts/7-35.htm">Deliverer</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-52.htm">Horn</a> <a href="/luke/2-4.htm">House</a> <a href="/luke/2-34.htm">Lifting</a> <a href="/luke/9-43.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/luke/3-8.htm">Raise</a> <a href="/luke/7-16.htm">Raised</a> <a href="/luke/1-71.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/luke/2-29.htm">Servant</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 1</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/1-1.htm">The preface of Luke to his whole gospel.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/1-5.htm">The conception of John the Baptist;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/1-26.htm">and of Jesus.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">39. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/1-39.htm">The prophecy of Elisabeth and of Mary, concerning Jesus.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">57. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/1-57.htm">The nativity and circumcision of John.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">67. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/1-67.htm">The prophecy of Zachariah, both of Jesus,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">76. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/1-76.htm">and of John.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In ancient cultures, the horn of an animal represented its power and ability to defend itself. Here, it signifies a powerful deliverer or savior. The "horn of salvation" refers to Jesus Christ, who is the ultimate source of salvation for humanity. This phrase connects to the messianic prophecies in the Old Testament, such as those found in <a href="/isaiah/11.htm">Isaiah 11:1-10</a>, which speak of a coming savior who will bring deliverance and peace.<p><b>for us</b><br>The phrase "for us" indicates the personal and communal nature of salvation. It emphasizes that the salvation brought by Jesus is intended for the people of Israel and, by extension, all who believe. This reflects the inclusive nature of the Gospel, as seen in passages like <a href="/john/3-16.htm">John 3:16</a> and <a href="/romans/1-16.htm">Romans 1:16</a>, where salvation is offered to everyone who believes, regardless of their background.<p><b>in the house of His servant David</b><br>This phrase highlights the fulfillment of God's covenant with David, as recorded in <a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12-16</a>, where God promises that David's lineage will endure forever and that his throne will be established eternally. Jesus, being a descendant of David, fulfills this promise, as confirmed in genealogies found in <a href="/matthew/1.htm">Matthew 1</a> and <a href="/luke/3.htm">Luke 3</a>. The reference to David also underscores Jesus' rightful place as the King of Israel and the Messiah, who was expected to come from David's line, as prophesied in <a href="/jeremiah/23-5.htm">Jeremiah 23:5-6</a> and <a href="/ezekiel/34-23.htm">Ezekiel 34:23-24</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/z/zechariah.htm">Zechariah</a></b><br>The father of John the Baptist, a priest who prophesied this verse after the birth of his son.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/h/house_of_david.htm">House of David</a></b><br>Refers to the lineage of King David, from which Jesus, the Messiah, was prophesied to come.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/h/horn_of_salvation.htm">Horn of Salvation</a></b><br>A metaphorical term used to describe a powerful savior or deliverer, symbolizing strength and victory.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation to whom the promise of salvation and the Messiah was given.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/john_the_baptist.htm">John the Baptist</a></b><br>The forerunner of Jesus, whose birth prompted Zechariah's prophecy.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_the_horn_of_salvation.htm">Understanding the Horn of Salvation</a></b><br>The "horn" symbolizes strength and victory. In ancient cultures, horns were a symbol of power. Jesus, as the "horn of salvation," represents God's powerful deliverance for His people.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_fulfillment_of_prophecy.htm">The Fulfillment of Prophecy</a></b><br>Jesus' birth fulfills the promises made to David. This demonstrates God's faithfulness and the reliability of His Word.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_lineage.htm">The Importance of Lineage</a></b><br>The reference to the "house of David" underscores the significance of Jesus' royal lineage, affirming His rightful place as the Messiah.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_plan_of_salvation.htm">God's Plan of Salvation</a></b><br>This verse highlights God's proactive role in salvation history, raising up a Savior for humanity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/our_response_to_god's_salvation.htm">Our Response to God's Salvation</a></b><br>Recognizing Jesus as the "horn of salvation" calls for a response of faith and gratitude, acknowledging Him as our deliverer.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 1</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_horn_of_salvation.htm">What is the horn of salvation?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_will_god's_acts_change_the_world.htm">How will God's salvation and judgment transform the world?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_psalm_75_10_conflict_with_literalism.htm">Psalm 75:10 mentions the cutting off of “horns” of the wicked; does this figurative language conflict with a literal approach to interpreting biblical texts?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_exalt_israel's_horn,_not_others.htm">Why is God said to exalt 'the horn of his people' only for Israel, excluding other nations? (Psalm 148:14)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(69) <span class= "bld">Hath raised up an horn of salvation.</span>--The symbolism of the <span class= "ital">horn</span> comes from <a href="/psalms/132-17.htm" title="There will I make the horn of David to bud: I have ordained a lamp for my anointed.">Psalm 132:17</a>, where it is used of the representative of the House of David, and answers to the "Anointed" of the other clause of the verse. It originated obviously in the impression made by the horns of the bull or stag, as the symbols of strength. Here, following in the steps of the Psalmist, Zacharias uses it as a description of the coming Christ, who is to be raised up in the House of David.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/luke/1-69.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">He has raised up</span><br /><span class="grk">ἤγειρεν</span> <span class="translit">(ēgeiren)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1453.htm">Strong's 1453: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) I wake, arouse, (b) I raise up. Probably akin to the base of agora; to waken, i.e. Rouse.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a horn</span><br /><span class="grk">κέρας</span> <span class="translit">(keras)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2768.htm">Strong's 2768: </a> </span><span class="str2">From a primary kar; a horn.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of salvation</span><br /><span class="grk">σωτηρίας</span> <span class="translit">(sōtērias)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4991.htm">Strong's 4991: </a> </span><span class="str2">Feminine of a derivative of soter as noun; rescue or safety.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for us</span><br /><span class="grk">ἡμῖν</span> <span class="translit">(hēmin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> </span><span class="str2">I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐν</span> <span class="translit">(en)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> </span><span class="str2">In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[the] house</span><br /><span class="grk">οἴκῳ</span> <span class="translit">(oikō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3624.htm">Strong's 3624: </a> </span><span class="str2">A dwelling; by implication, a family.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of His</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(autou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">servant</span><br /><span class="grk">παιδὸς</span> <span class="translit">(paidos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3816.htm">Strong's 3816: </a> </span><span class="str2">Perhaps from paio; a boy, or, a girl, and a child; specially, a slave or servant.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">David,</span><br /><span class="grk">Δαυὶδ</span> <span class="translit">(Dauid)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1138.htm">Strong's 1138: </a> </span><span class="str2">David, King of Israel. 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