en_tn/luk/01/72.md

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  • (Zechariah continues to prophesy.)
  • to show mercy - "to be merciful to" or "to act according to his mercy"
  • remember - In this context "remember" does not mean to not forget. It means to keep a commitment or fulfill something.
  • from the hand of our enemies - "from the control of our enemies" or "from being harmed and enslaved by our enemies." "Hand" refers to the harmful control or power a person has over another person. (See: en:ta:vol2:translate:figs_metonymy)
  • without fear - This could be translated as "without being afraid of our enemies."
  • in holiness and righteousness - "in holy and righteous ways" (UDB) or "while we live in a holy and righteous way" or "while we live holy lives and do what is right"
  • before him - "in his presence" or "according to his will"
  • all our days - "our entire life"