67 And his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit, and prophesied, saying:
68 “Blessed be the Lord God of Israel,
For He visited and accomplished redemption for His people,
69 And raised up a horn of salvation for us
In the house of David His servant—
70 As He spoke by the mouth of His holy prophets from of old—
71 Salvation FROM OUR ENEMIES,
And FROM THE HAND OF ALL WHO HATE US,
Referenced Scripture:
Psalm 92:1—4, Jeremiah 23:5,Jeremiah 33:15, Isaiah 11:1, Isaiah 11:10, 2 Samuel 7:12—13, 2 Samuel 7:16—17
Quotes:
“Here Zacharias used it [horn] to refer to the Messiah, picturing Him as a powerful animal, who would lower His horns drive out His enemies, and deliver His people.” Dr. John MacArthur
“Luke understood this less as a political and nationalistic deliverance from enemies than as an OT metaphorical description of personal salvation from sin and judgment.” Dr. Robert H. Stein
