Through the tender mercy of our God Literally, "Because of the heart of mercy." Σπλάγχνα (literally -bowels") is favourite word with St Paul to express emotion (2 Corinthians 7:15; Philippians 1:8; Philippians 2:1; Philemon 1:7; Philemon 1:12; Philemon 1:20, &c.). The expression is common to Jewish (Proverbs 12:10, &c.) and classical writers.

the dayspring The word Anatoleis used by the LXX. to translate both Motsah-the Dawn" (Jeremiah 31:40) and Tsemach-branch" (Zechariah 3:8; Zechariah 6:12. See on Matthew 2:23). Here the context shews that the Dawn is intended. Malachi 4:2, "Unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of Righteousness arise with healing in His wings." See Isaiah 9:2; Matthew 4:16; John 1:4-5.

hath visited or shall visit, in some MSS.

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