en_tn/luk/01/72.md

851 B

(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: rc://en/ta/man/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"