[This is] a record of the family background of Jesus Christ, the descendant of David, who was the descendant of Abraham. [Note: The following is an incomplete lineage through Jesus’ step-father Joseph].
Luke 1:69 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition) He has provided a horn of salvation [i.e., His saving strength] for us from a descendant of His servant King David [i.e., Jesus, born of Mary] More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And hath raised up an horn of salvation for us In the house of his servant David; Amplified Bible - Classic Edition And He has raised up a Horn of salvation [a mighty and valiant Helper, the Author of salvation] for us in the house of David His servant– American Standard Version (1901) And hath raised up a horn of salvation for us In the house of his servant David Common English Bible He has raised up a mighty savior for us in his servant David’s house, Catholic Public Domain Version And he has raised up a horn of salvation for us, in the house of David his servant, Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And hath raised up an horn of salvation to us, in the house of David his servant: |
[This is] a record of the family background of Jesus Christ, the descendant of David, who was the descendant of Abraham. [Note: The following is an incomplete lineage through Jesus’ step-father Joseph].
May the coming kingdom of our forefather David be blessed. Hosanna in the highest [i.e., may this blessing reach to the highest heaven].”
“I, Jesus, have sent my angel to testify to you people about these things for [the benefit of] the churches [See 1:4]. I am the Root and the descendant of King David, the bright Morning Star.”