Luke 1:55 web — As he spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and his seed forever."

World English Bible

"As he spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and his seed forever.""

— Luke 1:55, World English Bible

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Luke 1:55 in Other Translations

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KJV
“As he spake to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed for ever.”
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ASV
“(As he spake unto our fathers) Toward Abraham and his seed for ever. ”
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NET
“as he promised to our ancestors, to Abraham and to his descendants forever.””
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DRB
“As he spoke to our fathers: to Abraham and to his seed for ever.”
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BBE
“As he gave his word to our fathers.”
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KJVA
“As he spake to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed for ever.”
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Luke 1 — Context

He has put down princes from their thrones. And has exalted the lowly.

He has filled the hungry with good things. He has sent the rich away empty.

He has given help to Israel, his servant, that he might remember mercy,

As he spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and his seed forever."

Mary stayed with her about three months, and then returned to her house.

Now the time that Elizabeth should give birth was fulfilled, and she brought forth a son.

Her neighbors and her relatives heard that the Lord had magnified his mercy towards her, and they rejoiced with her.

Luke 1:55 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 1:55 say?

Luke 1:55 in the World English Bible reads: “As he spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and his seed forever."”

Where is Luke 1:55 in the Bible?

Luke 1:55 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 1, verse 55.

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 1:55.

What translation should I read Luke 1:55 in?

Luke 1:55 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 1:55?

Luke 1:55 reads (WEB): “As he spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and his seed forever."” 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.

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