Luke 1:54 bbe — His help he has given to Israel, his servant, so that he might keep in mind his mercy to Abraham and his seed for ever,

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"His help he has given to Israel, his servant, so that he might keep in mind his mercy to Abraham and his seed for ever,"

— Luke 1:54, Bible in Basic English

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KJV
“He hath holpen his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy;”
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ASV
“He hath given help to Israel his servant, That he might remember mercy ”
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WEB
“He has given help to Israel, his servant, that he might remember mercy,”
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NET
“He has helped his servant Israel, remembering his mercy,”
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Luke 1 — Context

With his arm he has done acts of power; he has put to flight those who have pride in their hearts.

He has put down kings from their seats, lifting up on high the men of low degree.

Those who had no food he made full of good things; the men of wealth he sent away with nothing in their hands;

His help he has given to Israel, his servant, so that he might keep in mind his mercy to Abraham and his seed for ever,

As he gave his word to our fathers.

And Mary was with her for about three months and then went back to her house.

Now it was time for Elisabeth to give birth, and she had a son.

Luke 1:54 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 1:54 say?

Luke 1:54 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “His help he has given to Israel, his servant, so that he might keep in mind his mercy to Abraham and his seed for ever,”

Where is Luke 1:54 in the Bible?

Luke 1:54 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 1, verse 54.

Who wrote Luke?

Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.

What is the book of Luke about?

Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.

What are the major themes of Luke?

Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 1:54.

What translation should I read Luke 1:54 in?

Luke 1:54 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Luke 1:54?

Luke 1:54 reads (BBE): “His help he has given to Israel, his servant, so that he might keep in mind his mercy to Abraham and his seed for ever,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Luke 1:54 bbe — His help he has given to Israel, his servant, so that he might keep in mind his mercy to Abraham and his seed for ever,

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