Bible Commentaries
Luke 1

Verse 3

from

"From the very first": (Greek - ἄνωθεν ," "from above)." So translated in John 3:31; John 19:11; James 1:17; James 3:15; James 3:17. In no other place is ANOTHEN translated "from the very first." The use by Luke of anothen is an affirmation that his knowledge of these things, derived from those who had been eye-witnesses from the beginning Luke 1:2 was confirmed by revelation. In like manner Paul had doubtless heard from the eleven the story of the institution of the Lord's Supper, but he also had it by revelation from the Lord (cf) 1 Corinthians 11:23 and his writing, like Luke's anothen knowledge, thus became first-hand, not traditional, merely.

understanding (Greek - ἄνωθεν ," lit). followed alongside of; or, closely traced.

in order The words "in order" are emphatic, indicating Luke's purpose to reduce to order the Gospel story.

Verse 5

Herod

Herod the Great. (See Scofield " :-")

Verse 13

angel

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Verse 17

shall go

See, Malachi 4:5 (See Scofield "Malachi 4:5- :")

Verse 19

angel

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Verse 26

angel

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Verse 28

angel

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Verse 30

angel

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Verse 47

Saviour

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Verse 68

redeemed

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Verse 69

horn of

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Verse 71

saved

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Verse 77

sins

Sin. (See Scofield " :-")