Luke 1:72

To perform the mercy promised to our fathers, and to remember his holy covenant;

Cross-reference

Luke 1:55 Parallel

Luke 1:55 refers to the promise to Abraham and his offspring — directly connecting to Luke 1:72's 'mercy promised to our fathers'.

Luke 1:54 Parallel

Luke 1:54 speaks of God 'remembering his mercy' — the same covenantal remembrance expanded in Luke 1:72.

Genesis 17:4-9 records God's everlasting covenant with Abraham, which Luke 1:72 says God has remembered.

Hebrews 6:13-18 emphasizes God's unchangeable oath to Abraham, confirming the certainty of the covenant Luke 1:72 recalls.

Galatians 3:15-17 emphasizes the unbreakable nature of God's covenant with Abraham — the same covenant Zechariah declares God is now mercifully remembering.

Romans 11:28 explains that Israel is beloved for the sake of the patriarchs, tying directly to the covenant remembered in Luke 1:72.

Acts 3:25 Allusion

Acts 3:25 directly quotes the Abrahamic covenant promise to bless all families, echoing Luke 1:72's reference.

Ezekiel 16:60 promises that God will remember His covenant and make it everlasting — exactly the fulfillment Zechariah announces in Luke 1:72.

Psalm 106:45 highlights God remembering His covenant as an act of mercy — the very mercy Zechariah proclaims is now being shown to Israel's fathers.

Psalm 105:8-10 declares God's everlasting remembrance of His covenant with Abraham — the same covenant Zechariah says God is now fulfilling.

Psalm 98:3 Parallel

Psalm 98:3 declares that God has remembered His steadfast love and faithfulness—the same theme as Luke 1:72's remembrance of the covenant.

Genesis 12:3 contains the Abrahamic promise that all families be blessed — this is the covenant Luke 1:72 says God remembers.

In Genesis 22:18, God promises Abraham that all nations will be blessed through his offspring—the very covenant Luke 1:72 recalls.

Genesis 26:4 repeats the same promise to Isaac, showing God's covenant faithfulness across generations.

Genesis 28:14 extends the Abrahamic promise to Jacob, reinforcing the covenant remembered in Luke 1:72.

Leviticus 26:45 explicitly says God will remember the covenant of their ancestors — a direct parallel to Luke 1:72's 'remember His holy covenant'.

Genesis 17:7 records God's promise of an everlasting covenant with Abraham — the very covenant Zechariah says God is remembering with mercy.

Exodus 2:24 Parallel

Exodus 2:24 shows God remembering His covenant with the patriarchs when hearing Israel's cry — the same merciful remembrance Zechariah proclaims is now happening.

Micah 7:20 Parallel

Micah 7:20 affirms God's faithfulness to Jacob and mercy to Abraham — precisely the mercy to ancestors Zechariah proclaims.

Daniel 9:4 Parallel

Daniel 9:4 describes God as keeping His covenant of love — the same covenantal faithfulness Zechariah praises.

Exodus 6:5 Parallel

Exodus 6:5 shows God remembering His covenant with the patriarchs — the same covenant Luke 1:72 says God will now remember.

Jeremiah 14:21 implores God to remember His covenant — directly mirroring the covenant remembrance in Zechariah's song.

Deuteronomy 7:12 promises God will keep the covenant and mercy sworn to the fathers — a direct parallel to Luke 1:72's mercy and covenant.

Psalm 105:42 recounts God remembering His holy promise to Abraham — the same covenant remembrance Zechariah celebrates.

Deuteronomy 4:31 declares God is merciful and will not forget the covenant with the fathers — directly echoing the mercy and remembrance in Luke 1:72.

Deuteronomy 7:8 links God's love and the oath to the fathers — the same covenantal faithfulness Luke 1:72 recalls.

Psalm 74:20 Parallel

In Psalm 74:20, the psalmist pleads for God to regard His covenant — echoing Zechariah's praise that God remembers His covenant.

Psalm 25:6 Parallel

Psalm 25:6 pleads for God to remember His mercy—the same mercy Zechariah declares God shows by remembering the covenant.

Nehemiah 9:8 recounts God keeping His covenant with Abraham—directly illustrating the faithful remembrance Zechariah extols.

2 Chronicles 6:14 proclaims God keeps covenant love—the same faithful mercy Zechariah celebrates as remembered.

1 Chronicles 16:16 recalls the covenant with Abraham and the oath to Isaac—the same holy covenant Zechariah says God remembers.

2 Kings 13:23 shows God's compassion because of His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—directly paralleling the mercy Zechariah mentions.

1 Kings 8:56 praises God for fulfilling every good promise—echoing the covenant remembrance in Zechariah's prophecy.

1 Kings 8:23 declares God keeps His covenant of love—the very mercy and remembrance Zechariah celebrates.

In 1 Kings 8:15, God fulfills the promise to David—an example of the covenant faithfulness Zechariah praises.

Isaiah 14:1 Related theme

Isaiah 14:1 speaks of God's compassion on Jacob and choosing Israel again — a broader promise of mercy to ancestors.

Jeremiah 32:40 Related theme

Jeremiah 32:40 promises an everlasting covenant — extending the theme of God's covenant faithfulness beyond the old.

Psalm 111:5 Related theme

Psalm 111:5 pairs God's provision with His covenant remembrance, echoing the mercy theme but with a different emphasis.