Luk 1:69. Κέρας, a horn) Psa 132:17. This term signifies abundance and kingly strength. The article was not suitable to be added at that early period. So also Luk 1:68; Luk 1:71; Luk 1:78. Afterwards the fact of itself claimed these names more openly as belonging to Jesus Christ alone.-σωτηρίας, of salvation) In allusion to the name, Jesus: comp. Luk 1:71; Luk 1:77. John only gave the knowledge of salvation: the Lord gave salvation itself.-Δαυὶδ, David) Psa 132:17; Psa 132:6.-παιδὸς) עבד, servant, Psa 132:10.