Luke 1:75
In holiness and righteousness before him, all the days of our life.
Original Language Analysis
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
3 of 12
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
δικαιοσύνῃ
righteousness
G1343
δικαιοσύνῃ
righteousness
Strong's:
G1343
Word #:
4 of 12
equity (of character or act); specially (christian) justification
αὐτοῦ
him
G846
αὐτοῦ
him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
6 of 12
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
τὰς
G3588
τὰς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
8 of 12
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἡμέρας
the days
G2250
ἡμέρας
the days
Strong's:
G2250
Word #:
9 of 12
day, i.e., (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the jews as inclusive of
Cross References
Ephesians 4:24And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.Ephesians 2:10For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.2 Timothy 1:9Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,Ephesians 1:4According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:1 Thessalonians 4:7For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness.
Historical Context
The emphasis on holiness and righteousness before God reflects Old Testament covenant requirements (Lev 19:2; Deut 6:25) while anticipating New Testament sanctification teaching. Zacharias envisions salvation producing transformed living, not merely forgiven status.
Questions for Reflection
- What is the relationship between holiness (consecration) and righteousness (moral conduct)?
- How does living 'before him' (in God's presence) shape daily obedience?
- What does lifelong holiness and righteousness reveal about the nature of saving faith?
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Analysis & Commentary
Service to God is characterized by 'holiness and righteousness before him, all the days of our life.' 'Holiness' refers to consecration and separation unto God, while 'righteousness' indicates moral conformity to His character. The phrase 'before him' (Greek 'enopion autou') emphasizes that our service is rendered in God's presence, under His gaze, accountable to His standard. 'All the days of our life' indicates lifelong, continuous obedience—not occasional righteousness but persistent, progressive sanctification. This describes the nature of true Christian living: holy devotion and righteous conduct maintained throughout one's entire life in God's presence. Salvation produces holiness; it doesn't merely provide legal standing.