Luke 1:74
New International Version
to rescue us from the hand of our enemies, and to enable us to serve him without fear

New Living Translation
We have been rescued from our enemies so we can serve God without fear,

English Standard Version
that we, being delivered from the hand of our enemies, might serve him without fear,

Berean Standard Bible
deliverance from hostile hands, that we may serve Him without fear,

Berean Literal Bible
having been saved from the hand of our enemies, to serve Him without fear,

King James Bible
That he would grant unto us, that we being delivered out of the hand of our enemies might serve him without fear,

New King James Version
To grant us that we, Being delivered from the hand of our enemies, Might serve Him without fear,

New American Standard Bible
To grant us that we, being rescued from the hand of our enemies, Would serve Him without fear,

NASB 1995
To grant us that we, being rescued from the hand of our enemies, Might serve Him without fear,

NASB 1977
To grant us that we, being delivered from the hand of our enemies, Might serve Him without fear,

Legacy Standard Bible
To grant us that we, being rescued from the hand of our enemies, Might serve Him without fear,

Amplified Bible
To grant us that we, being rescued from the hand of our enemies, Might serve Him without fear,

Christian Standard Bible
having been rescued from the hand of our enemies, would serve him without fear

Holman Christian Standard Bible
since we have been rescued from our enemies’ clutches, to serve Him without fear

American Standard Version
To grant unto us that we being delivered out of the hand of our enemies Should serve him without fear,

Contemporary English Version
that he would rescue us from our enemies. Then we could serve him without fear,

English Revised Version
To grant unto us that we being delivered out of the hand of our enemies Should serve him without fear,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He promised to rescue us from our enemies' power so that we could serve him without fear

International Standard Version
deliverance from our enemies' grip so that we could serve him without fear

Majority Standard Bible
deliverance from the hands of our enemies, that we may serve Him without fear,

NET Bible
that we, being rescued from the hand of our enemies, may serve him without fear,

New Heart English Bible
to grant to us that we, being delivered out of the hand of our enemies, should serve him without fear,

Webster's Bible Translation
That he would grant to us, that we being delivered out of the hand of our enemies, might serve him without fear,

Weymouth New Testament
To grant us to be rescued from the power of our foes And so render worship to Him free from fear,

World English Bible
to grant to us that we, being delivered out of the hand of our enemies, should serve him without fear,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
To give to us, without fear, "" Having been delivered out of the hand of our enemies,

Berean Literal Bible
having been saved from the hand of our enemies, to serve Him without fear,

Young's Literal Translation
To give to us, without fear, Out of the hand of our enemies having been delivered,

Smith's Literal Translation
To give to us, fearlessly, delivered from the hands of our enemies,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
That being delivered from the hand of our enemies, we may serve him without fear,

Catholic Public Domain Version
so that, having been freed from the hand of our enemies, we may serve him without fear,

New American Bible
rescued from the hand of enemies, without fear we might worship him

New Revised Standard Version
that we, being rescued from the hands of our enemies, might serve him without fear,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
To grant to us, that we may be saved from the hand of our enemies, and serve before him without fear,

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
“That we would be saved from the hands of our enemies, and we would serve before him without fear,”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
that he would grant to us, that being delivered from the hands of our enemies, we might serve him without fear,

Godbey New Testament
to grant unto us, having been delivered out of the hand of our enemies, to serve Him without fear,

Haweis New Testament
to give us, that we, secure from fear, rescued from the hands of our enemies, should serve him,

Mace New Testament
that we should be delivered from the power of our enemies, and serve him with security,

Weymouth New Testament
To grant us to be rescued from the power of our foes And so render worship to Him free from fear,

Worrell New Testament
to grant to us that we, being delivered out of the hand of our enemies, might serve Him without fear,

Worsley New Testament
to grant unto us, that we being delivered out of the hand of our enemies, might serve Him without fear, in holiness and righteousness before Him,

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Context
Zechariah's Song
73the oath He swore to our father Abraham, to grant us 74deliverance from hostile hands, that we may serve Him without fear, 75in holiness and righteousness before Him all the days of our lives.…

Cross References
Hebrews 9:14
how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself unblemished to God, purify our consciences from works of death, so that we may serve the living God!

Romans 6:18
You have been set free from sin and have become slaves to righteousness.

Galatians 5:1
It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not be encumbered once more by a yoke of slavery.

1 Peter 1:18-19
For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life you inherited from your forefathers, / but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or spot.

2 Corinthians 3:17
Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.

John 8:36
So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.

Romans 8:15
For you did not receive a spirit of slavery that returns you to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption to sonship, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!”

1 John 4:18
There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear, because fear involves punishment. The one who fears has not been perfected in love.

Acts 4:29-30
And now, Lord, consider their threats, and enable Your servants to speak Your word with complete boldness, / as You stretch out Your hand to heal and perform signs and wonders through the name of Your holy servant Jesus.”

Ephesians 6:7
Serve with good will, as to the Lord and not to men,

1 Thessalonians 1:9
For they themselves report what kind of welcome you gave us, and how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God

Psalm 119:45
And I will walk in freedom, for I have sought Your precepts.

Isaiah 54:14
In righteousness you will be established, far from oppression, for you will have no fear. Terror will be far removed, for it will not come near you.

Jeremiah 30:10
As for you, O Jacob My servant, do not be afraid, declares the LORD, and do not be dismayed, O Israel. For I will surely save you out of a distant place, your descendants from the land of their captivity! Jacob will return to quiet and ease, with no one to make him afraid.

Ezekiel 34:27
The trees of the field will give their fruit, and the land will yield its produce; My flock will be secure in their land. Then they will know that I am the LORD, when I have broken the bars of their yoke and delivered them from the hands that enslaved them.


Treasury of Scripture

That he would grant to us, that we being delivered out of the hand of our enemies might serve him without fear,

that we.

Luke 1:71
That we should be saved from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us;

Isaiah 35:9,10
No lion shall be there, nor any ravenous beast shall go up thereon, it shall not be found there; but the redeemed shall walk there: …

Isaiah 45:17
But Israel shall be saved in the LORD with an everlasting salvation: ye shall not be ashamed nor confounded world without end.

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Luke 1
1. The preface of Luke to his whole gospel.
5. The conception of John the Baptist;
26. and of Jesus.
39. The prophecy of Elisabeth and of Mary, concerning Jesus.
57. The nativity and circumcision of John.
67. The prophecy of Zachariah, both of Jesus,
76. and of John.














deliverance from hostile hands
The word "deliverance" in Greek is "rhyomai," which means to rescue or save from danger. This term is often used in the context of God’s intervention to save His people from physical or spiritual peril. The phrase "hostile hands" refers to the oppressive forces or enemies that threaten the people of God. Historically, this can be seen in the context of Israel's deliverance from Egypt or the Babylonian exile. Spiritually, it represents the deliverance from sin and the powers of darkness. This deliverance is a central theme in the Bible, emphasizing God's power and faithfulness in protecting His people.

that we may serve Him
The Greek word for "serve" is "latreuō," which implies worship and devotion. It is not merely about performing duties but involves a heart of worship and dedication to God. In the Old Testament, service to God was often associated with the priestly duties in the temple. In the New Testament context, it expands to include all believers who are called to live lives of worship and service to God. This service is a response to the deliverance received, highlighting the relationship between salvation and service.

without fear
The phrase "without fear" is significant in the context of the New Testament, where fear often represents the anxiety and terror associated with judgment or persecution. The Greek word "aphobos" means to be free from fear or anxiety. This freedom from fear is a result of the assurance of God's protection and the peace that comes from being in right relationship with Him. In a broader biblical context, it reflects the promise of peace and security found in God's kingdom, where His people can serve Him confidently, knowing they are under His care and protection. This assurance is a recurring theme in Scripture, encouraging believers to live boldly and faithfully in their service to God.

(74) That he would grant unto us . . .--The form of the Greek indicates even more definitely than the English that this was the end to which the "covenant" and the "oath" had all along been pointing.

Might serve him without fear.--The service is that of worship as well as obedience. This was the end for which deliverance from enemies was but a means. Here, again, the form of the hope points to its early date. What prospect was there, when St. Luke wrote his Gospel, of any deliverance of the Jews from their earthly enemies? By that time, what was transitory in the hymn had vanished, and the words had gained the higher permanent sense which they have had for centuries in the worship of the Church of Christ.

Verses 74, 75. - Might serve him without fear, in holiness and righteousness before him, all the days of our life. What Zacharias looked on to was a glorious theocracy based upon national holiness. Israel, freed from foreign oppression and internal dissensions, would serve God with a worship at once uninterrupted and undefiled.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
deliverance
ῥυσθέντας (rhysthentas)
Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 4506: To rescue, deliver (from danger or destruction).

from
ἐκ (ek)
Preposition
Strong's 1537: From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.

hostile
ἐχθρῶν (echthrōn)
Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 2190: Hated, hostile; subst: an enemy. From a primary echtho; hateful; usually as a noun, an adversary.

hands,
χειρὸς (cheiros)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 5495: A hand.

that we may serve
λατρεύειν (latreuein)
Verb - Present Infinitive Active
Strong's 3000: To serve, especially God, perhaps simply: I worship. From latris; to minister, i.e. Render religious homage.

Him
αὐτῷ (autō)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

without fear,
ἀφόβως (aphobōs)
Adverb
Strong's 870: Fearlessly, shamelessly, securely, tranquilly. Adverb from a compound of a and phobos; fearlessly.


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