Luk 1:55 | NET2full | STEP | as he promised to our ancestors , to Abraham and to his descendants forever .”

‏ Luke 1:55

55 as he promised ^{▼▼tn Grk “as he spoke.” Since this is a reference to the covenant to Abraham, ἐλάλησεν (elalēsen) can be translated in context “as he promised.” God keeps his word.} to our ancestors, ^{▼▼tn Grk “fathers.”} to Abraham and to his descendants ^{▼▼tn Grk “his seed” (an idiom for offspring or descendants).} forever.”