Luk 1:78 | RWP | e4.org | Tender mercy ( σπλαγχνα ελεους ). Bowels of mercy literally ( ; ). Revised margin has it, hearts of mercy. The dayspring from on high ( ανατολη εξ υψους ). Literally, rising from on high, like the rising sun or stars ( ). The word is used also of a sprouting plant or branch ( ; ), but that does not suit here. Shall visit ( επεσκεψετα ), correct text, cf. .

‏ Luke 1:78

Tender mercy ( σπλαγχνα ελεους ). Bowels of mercy literally (1Pe 3:8; Jas 3:11). Revised margin has it, hearts of mercy.

The dayspring from on high ( ανατολη εξ υψους ). Literally, rising from on high, like the rising sun or stars (Isa 60:19). The word is used also of a sprouting plant or branch (Jer 23:5; Zec 6:12), but that does not suit here.

Shall visit ( επεσκεψετα ), correct text, cf. 1:68.