In holiness and righteousness before him, all the days of our life.

LUKE 1:75KJV
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Luke 1:75 (KJV)

What does Luke 1:75 mean?

Luke 1:75 describes living in a way that is set apart and upright before God for the entire span of one’s life. The verse highlights a life marked by holiness and righteousness, always lived with an awareness of God’s presence.

This verse is spoken by Zechariah, the father of John the Baptist, as part of his prophetic song after John’s birth. Zechariah is praising God for His faithfulness and describing the kind of life God’s people are called to live in response—one that is dedicated (“in holiness”) and just (“in righteousness”), not just occasionally, but every day.

The Greek behind Luke 1:75

  • ἁγιωσύνῃ (hagiōsynē, “holiness”): This word often refers to being set apart for God, not just moral purity but a life devoted to God’s purposes. It emphasizes the idea of belonging to God in a special way.
  • δικαιοσύνῃ (dikaiosynē, “righteousness”): This word carries the sense of living rightly or justly, especially in relationships with others and with God. It suggests integrity and fairness in daily life.
  • ἐνώπιον (enōpion, “before”): This word means “in the presence of,” stressing that this way of living is done with God as the constant witness, not just in private or public but always before Him.
  • πάσας (pasas, “all”) and ἡμέρας (hēmeras, “days”): Together, these words underline that this is not a temporary calling but one that lasts for every day of a person’s life.

Why Luke 1:75 matters

  • Luke 1:75 clarifies that the life God desires is not just about occasional religious acts but a continual, whole-life devotion and integrity.
  • The verse connects the coming of Jesus and John the Baptist to a transformed way of living, showing that God’s salvation leads to real change in everyday behavior.
  • By placing “before him” in the verse, it reminds readers that all of life is lived in God’s presence, giving weight and meaning to every action and choice.

Where else these words appear

“holiness” Greek G3742 · used in 2 verses

  • Ephesians 4:24 And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.

“righteousness” Greek G1343 · used in 85 verses

  • Matthew 3:15 And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him.
  • Romans 6:16 Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness?
  • Ephesians 6:14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;

“before” Greek G1799 · used in 89 verses

  • Luke 1:6 And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.
  • Acts 10:30 And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting until this hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and, behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing,
  • Revelation 2:14 But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication.

“life” Greek G2222 · used in 126 verses

  • Matthew 7:14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.
  • John 11:25 Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:
  • Colossians 3:4 When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.