Lukas 1:73

1:73 the oath ¹  that he swore to our ancestor ²  Abraham.

This oath grants ³ 

Lukas 2:47

2:47 And all who heard Jesus ⁴  were astonished ⁵  at his understanding and his answers.

[1:73]  ¹ tn This is linked back grammatically by apposition to “covenant” in v. 72, specifying which covenant is meant.

[1:73]  ² tn Or “forefather”; Grk “father.”

[1:73]  ³ tn Again for reasons of English style, the infinitival clause “to grant us” has been translated “This oath grants” and made the beginning of a new sentence in the translation.

[2:47]  ⁴ tn Grk “him”; the referent (Jesus) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

[2:47]  ⁵ sn There was wonder (all who heard…were astonished) that Jesus at such a young age could engage in such a discussion. The fact that this story is told of a preteen hints that Jesus was someone special.