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Luke 1

BSB·80 verses ·New Testament
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1Manyπολλοὶpolloi — much, many, great in quantity or degreeG4183 — Full Word Study → have undertakenἐπεχείρησανepecheirēsan — to attempt, endeavor, or try to do somethingG2021 — Full Word Study → to composeἀνατάξασθαιanataxasthai — to arrange in order, to compileG392 — Full Word Study → an accountδιήγησινdiēgēsin — A detailed account or narrative reportG1335 — Full Word Study → ofπερὶperi — about, concerning, around, on behalf ofG4012 — Full Word Study → theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → things thatπραγμάτωνpragmatōn — a thing, matter, or deedG4229 — Full Word Study → have been fulfilledπεπληροφορημένωνpeplērophorēmenōn — to fully assure or convince completelyG4135 — Full Word Study → amongἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → usἡμῖνhēmin — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →, 2just asκαθὼςkathōs — just as; in the manner that; according toG2531 — Full Word Study → theyοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → were handed downπαρέδοσανparedosan — to hand over; to deliver up; to betrayG3860 — Full Word Study → to usἡμῖνhēmin — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → byἀπ’ap’ — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → the initialἀρχῆςarchēs — Beginning, origin, or first principleG746 — Full Word Study → eyewitnessesαὐτόπταιautoptai — one who sees with their own eyes; eyewitnessG845 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → servantsὑπηρέταιhypēretai — an attendant or assistant; a subordinate ministerG5257 — Full Word Study → of theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → wordλόγουlogou — word, statement, message, divine utteranceG3056 — Full Word Study →. 3Therefore, having carefully investigatedπαρηκολουθηκότιparēkolouthēkoti — to follow closely, to understand fully, to trace out carefullyG3877 — Full Word Study → everythingπᾶσινpasin — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → from the beginningἄνωθενanōthen — from above; again; from the beginningG509 — Full Word Study →, it seemed goodἔδοξεedoxe — to seem, appear, or think; to suppose or judgeG1380 — Full Word Study → also to meκἀμοὶkamoi — And I; I also; even IG2504 — Full Word Study → to writeγράψαιgrapsai — to write or compose in written formG1125 — Full Word Study → an orderly accountκαθεξῆςkathexēs — in sequence, successively, one after anotherG2517 — Full Word Study → for youσοιsoi — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →, most excellentκράτιστεkratiste — Most excellent, noble, superior in rank or qualityG2903 — Full Word Study → TheophilusΘεόφιλεTheophile — God-loverG2321 — Full Word Study →, 4so thatἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → you may knowἐπιγνῷςepignōs — to come to know, recognize, perceive fullyG1921 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → certaintyἀσφάλειανasphaleian — security, safety, certaintyG803 — Full Word Study → ofπερὶperi — about, concerning, around, on behalf ofG4012 — Full Word Study → the things you have been taughtκατηχήθηςkatēchēthēs — to instruct or teach systematicallyG2727 — Full Word Study →. 5Inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theταῖςtais — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → timeἡμέραιςhēmerais — A 24-hour period; time; eraG2250 — Full Word Study → of HerodἩρῴδουHērōdou — Herod the kingG2264 — Full Word Study → kingβασιλέωςbasileōs — A male ruler or sovereign; a kingG935 — Full Word Study → of JudeaἸουδαίαςIoudaias — The southern Jewish regionG2449 — Full Word Study → there wasἘγένετοEgeneto — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study → aτιςtis — a certain one; some; anyone; an indefinite pronounG5100 — Full Word Study → priestἱερεύςhiereus — priest; one who offers sacrificesG2409 — Full Word Study → namedὀνόματιonomati — name, reputation, or authorityG3686 — Full Word Study → ZechariahΖαχαρίαςZacharias — The Lord remembersG2197 — Full Word Study →, who belonged toἐξex — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → the priestly division of AbijahἈβιάAbia — My Father is YahwehG7 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → whose wifeγυνὴgynē — woman; wife; female personG1135 — Full Word Study → ElizabethἘλισάβετElisabet — God's oathG1665 — Full Word Study → waτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study →s a daughter of AaronἈαρώνAarōn — Exalted FatherG2 — Full Word Study →. 6Bothἀμφότεροιamphoteroi — both; the two togetherG297 — Full Word Study → of them wereἦσανēsan — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → righteousδίκαιοιdikaioi — righteous, just, morally uprightG1342 — Full Word Study → in the sight ofἐναντίονenantion — in front of; before; in the presence ofG1726 — Full Word Study → GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →, walkingπορευόμενοιporeuomenoi — To go, travel, or journeyG4198 — Full Word Study → blamelesslyἄμεμπτοιamemptoi — Without fault or blame; morally blamelessG273 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → allπάσαιςpasais — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → theταῖςtais — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → commandmentsἐντολαῖςentolais — A command or authoritative instructionG1785 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → decreesδικαιώμασινdikaiōmasin — Righteous act, just decree, or ordinanceG1345 — Full Word Study → of theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → LordΚυρίουKyriou — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study →. 7Butκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → theyαὐτοῖςautois — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → hadἦνēn — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → noοὐκouk — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study → childrenτέκνονteknon — child; offspring; son or daughterG5043 — Full Word Study →, becauseκαθότιkathoti — just as, according as, in the manner thatG2530 — Full Word Study → ElizabethἘλισάβετElisabet — God's oathG1665 — Full Word Study → wasἦνēn — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → barrenστεῖραsteira — barren, unfruitful, unable to bear childrenG4723 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → they wereἦσανēsan — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → bothἀμφότεροιamphoteroi — both; the two togetherG297 — Full Word Study → well alongπροβεβηκότεςprobebēkotes — to advance, progress, or move forwardG4260 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → yearsἡμέραιςhēmerais — A 24-hour period; time; eraG2250 — Full Word Study →. 8One dayδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → whileτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Zechariah’s divisionἐφημερίαςephēmerias — priestly division or course of serviceG2183 — Full Word Study → was on dutyτάξειtaxei — Orderly arrangement; proper sequence or rankG5010 — Full Word Study → and heαὐτὸνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → was serving as priestἱερατεύεινhierateuein — To serve or function as a priestG2407 — Full Word Study → beforeἔναντιenanti — in the presence of, before, opposite toG1725 — Full Word Study → GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →, 9he was chosen by lotἔλαχεelache — to obtain by lot; to be allottedG2975 — Full Word Study →, according toκατὰkata — according to, down along, againstG2596 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → customἔθοςethos — Custom, habit, or established practiceG1485 — Full Word Study → of theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → priesthoodἱερατείαςhierateias — The office or function of a priestG2405 — Full Word Study →, to enterεἰσελθὼνeiselthōn — to enter, go in, come intoG1525 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → templeναὸνnaon — inner sanctuary of a temple; holy of holiesG3485 — Full Word Study → of theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → LordΚυρίουKyriou — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study → and burn incense. 10Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → at theτῇtē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → hourὥρᾳhōra — A period of time; hour, season, or appointed momentG5610 — Full Word Study → of theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → incense offeringθυμιάματοςthymiamatos — Incense; fragrant offering burned in worshipG2368 — Full Word Study →, theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → wholeπᾶνpan — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → congregationπλῆθοςplēthos — a large crowd or multitude of peopleG4128 — Full Word Study → wasἦνēn — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → prayingπροσευχόμενονproseuchomenon — to pray, to make petition to GodG4336 — Full Word Study → outsideἔξωexō — outside, outer, or externalG1854 — Full Word Study →. 11Just thenδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → an angelἄγγελοςangelos — Messenger; divine or heavenly envoyG32 — Full Word Study → of the Lord appearedὬφθηŌphthē — To see, perceive, or observe with the eyes or mindG3708 — Full Word Study → to Zechariah, standingἑστὼςhestōs — to stand, establish, or cause to standG2476 — Full Word Study → atἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → the right side of theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → altarθυσιαστηρίουthysiastēriou — A place or structure for offering sacrifices to GodG2379 — Full Word Study → of incenseθυμιάματοςthymiamatos — Incense; fragrant offering burned in worshipG2368 — Full Word Study →. 12Whenκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → ZechariahΖαχαρίαςZacharias — The Lord remembersG2197 — Full Word Study → saw him, he was startledἐταράχθηetarachthē — to disturb, trouble, or agitateG5015 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → grippedἐπέπεσενepepesen — to fall upon; to press or lay uponG1968 — Full Word Study → with fearφόβοςphobos — Fear, terror, or reverent aweG5401 — Full Word Study →. 13Butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → angelἄγγελοςangelos — Messenger; divine or heavenly envoyG32 — Full Word Study → saidΕἶπενEipen — to speak, say, or tellG2036 — Full Word Study → toπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → himαὐτὸνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →, “Do not be afraidφοβοῦphobou — to fear, be afraid; to reverence, respectG5399 — Full Word Study →, ZechariahΖαχαρίαZacharia — The Lord remembersG2197 — Full Word Study →, becauseδιότιdioti — because; for the reason thatG1360 — Full Word Study → yourσουsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → prayerδέησίςdeēsis — earnest petition or supplicationG1162 — Full Word Study → has been heardεἰσηκούσθηeisēkousthē — to hear and respond favorably; to listen toG1522 — Full Word Study →. Yourσουsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → wifeγυνήgynē — woman; wife; female personG1135 — Full Word Study → ElizabethἘλισάβετElisabet — God's oathG1665 — Full Word Study → will bearγεννήσειgennēsei — to beget, bring forth, give birthG1080 — Full Word Study → youσοιsoi — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → a sonυἱόνhuion — Son; male child or descendantG5207 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → you are to giveκαλέσειςkaleseis — to call, summon, or nameG2564 — Full Word Study → himαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → nameὄνομαonoma — name, reputation, or authorityG3686 — Full Word Study → JohnἸωάννηνIōannēn — God is graciousG2491 — Full Word Study →. 14He will beἔσταιestai — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → a joyχαράchara — Joy, gladness, delightG5479 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → delightἀγαλλίασιςagalliasis — Exuberant joy; extreme gladnessG20 — Full Word Study → to youσοιsoi — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → manyπολλοὶpolloi — much, many, great in quantity or degreeG4183 — Full Word Study → will rejoiceχαρήσονταιcharēsontai — To rejoice, be glad, or greet with joyG5463 — Full Word Study → atἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → birthγενέσειgenesei — Origin, birth, or genealogical lineageG1078 — Full Word Study →, 15forγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → he will beἔσταιestai — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → greatμέγαςmegas — Great in size, power, or intensityG3173 — Full Word Study → in the sightἐνώπιονenōpion — in the presence of, before, in front ofG1799 — Full Word Study → of the‹τοῦ›tou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → LordΚυρίουKyriou — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study →. He shall never takeπίῃpiē — to drink, consume a beverageG4095 — Full Word Study → wineοἶνονoinon — Wine; fermented grape juiceG3631 — Full Word Study → or strong drinkσίκεραsikera — Strong alcoholic drink; fermented beverage stronger than wineG4608 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → he will be filledπλησθήσεταιplēsthēsetai — to fill, complete, accomplish fullyG4130 — Full Word Study → with the Holy SpiritΠνεύματοςPneumatos — Spirit; breath; immaterial nature or beingG4151 — Full Word Study → evenἔτιeti — Still, yet, furthermore; continuation or additionG2089 — Full Word Study → fromἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → mother’sμητρὸςmētros — mother; female parentG3384 — Full Word Study → wombκοιλίαςkoilias — belly, womb, stomach; inner beingG2836 — Full Word Study →. 16Manyπολλοὺςpollous — much, many, great in quantity or degreeG4183 — Full Word Study → of theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → sonsυἱῶνhuiōn — Son; male child or descendantG5207 — Full Word Study → of IsraelἸσραὴλIsraēl — God prevailsG2474 — Full Word Study → he will turnἐπιστρέψειepistrepsei — to turn around, return, or convertG1994 — Full Word Study → back toἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → the Lord theirαὐτῶνautōn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → GodΘεὸνTheon — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →. 17Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → heαὐτὸςautos — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → will go onπροελεύσεταιproeleusetai — to go before; to precede or advance aheadG4281 — Full Word Study → beforeἐνώπιονenōpion — in the presence of, before, in front ofG1799 — Full Word Study → the Lord inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → the spirit andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → powerδυνάμειdynamei — Power, strength, ability, or mighty workG1411 — Full Word Study → of ElijahἨλίουĒliou — God is my salvationG2243 — Full Word Study →, to turnἐπιστρέψαιepistrepsai — to turn around, return, or convertG1994 — Full Word Study → the hearts of the fathers toἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → their children andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → the disobedient toἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → the wisdom of the righteous—to make readyἑτοιμάσαιhetoimasai — To prepare, make ready, arrange beforehandG2090 — Full Word Study → a peopleλαὸνlaon — a people; a nation; the common peopleG2992 — Full Word Study → preparedκατεσκευασμένονkateskeuasmenon — to prepare, construct, or build thoroughlyG2680 — Full Word Study → for the Lord.” 18Howτίti — Who? What? Which? (interrogative pronoun)G5101 — Full Word Study → can I be sure ofγνώσομαιgnōsomai — To know, understand, or perceiveG1097 — Full Word Study → thisτοῦτοtouto — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study →?” ZechariahΖαχαρίαςZacharias — The Lord remembersG2197 — Full Word Study → askedεἶπενeipen — to speak, say, or tellG2036 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → angelἄγγελονangelon — Messenger; divine or heavenly envoyG32 — Full Word Study →. “Iἐγὼegō — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → amεἰμιeimi — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → an old manπρεσβύτηςpresbytēs — an elderly man; aged personG4246 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → wifeγυνήgynē — woman; wife; female personG1135 — Full Word Study → is well alongπροβεβηκυῖαprobebēkuia — to advance, progress, or move forwardG4260 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → yearsἡμέραιςhēmerais — A 24-hour period; time; eraG2250 — Full Word Study →.” 19IἘγώEgō — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → amεἰμιeimi — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → GabrielΓαβριὴλGabriēl — God is my strengthG1043 — Full Word Study →,” repliedἀποκριθεὶςapokritheis — To answer, respond, or replyG611 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → angelἄγγελοςangelos — Messenger; divine or heavenly envoyG32 — Full Word Study →. “I standπαρεστηκὼςparestēkōs — to stand beside; to present or offerG3936 — Full Word Study → in the presence ofἐνώπιονenōpion — in the presence of, before, in front ofG1799 — Full Word Study → GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → I have been sentἀπεστάληνapestalēn — to send forth or dispatchG649 — Full Word Study → to speakλαλῆσαιlalēsai — to speak, say, or utter wordsG2980 — Full Word Study → toπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → youσὲse — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → to bring you this good newsεὐαγγελίσασθαίeuangelisasthai — To proclaim or announce good news; to preach the gospelG2097 — Full Word Study →. 20Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → nowἰδοὺidou — Look! Behold! See!G2400 — Full Word Study → you will beἔσῃesē — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → silentσιωπῶνsiōpōn — to be silent, keep quiet, hold one's peaceG4623 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → unableδυνάμενοςdynamenos — To be able; to have power or capacityG1410 — Full Word Study → to speakλαλῆσαιlalēsai — to speak, say, or utter wordsG2980 — Full Word Study → untilἄχριachri — Until, up to, as far asG891 — Full Word Study → theἧςhēs — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → dayἡμέραςhēmeras — A 24-hour period; time; eraG2250 — Full Word Study → this comes to passγένηταιgenētai — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study →, becauseἀνθ’anth’ — in place of, instead of, for the sake ofG473 — Full Word Study → you did not believeἐπίστευσαςepisteusas — to believe, trust, have faith inG4100 — Full Word Study → myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → wordsλόγοιςlogois — word, statement, message, divine utteranceG3056 — Full Word Study →, whichοἵτινεςhoitines — whoever, whichever, the one whoG3748 — Full Word Study → will be fulfilledπληρωθήσονταιplērōthēsontai — to fill up, complete, or bring to fulfillmentG4137 — Full Word Study → atεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → theirαὐτῶνautōn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → proper timeκαιρὸνkairon — The right or appointed time; a season or opportunityG2540 — Full Word Study →.” 21MeanwhileΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study →, theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → peopleλαὸςlaos — a people; a nation; the common peopleG2992 — Full Word Study → wereἦνēn — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → waiting forπροσδοκῶνprosdokōn — to wait for, expect, or anticipate with watchfulnessG4328 — Full Word Study → ZechariahΖαχαρίανZacharian — The Lord remembersG2197 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → wonderingἐθαύμαζονethaumazon — To marvel, wonder, or be amazedG2296 — Full Word Study → whyἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → heαὐτόνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → took so longχρονίζεινchronizein — to delay, tarry, or take a long timeG5549 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → templeναῷnaō — inner sanctuary of a temple; holy of holiesG3485 — Full Word Study →. 22Whenδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → he came outἐξελθὼνexelthōn — to go out, exit, or departG1831 — Full Word Study → and was unable to speakλαλῆσαιlalēsai — to speak, say, or utter wordsG2980 — Full Word Study → to themαὐτοῖςautois — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →, they realizedἐπέγνωσανepegnōsan — to come to know, recognize, perceive fullyG1921 — Full Word Study → he had seenἑώρακενheōraken — To see, perceive, or observe with the eyes or mindG3708 — Full Word Study → a visionὀπτασίανoptasian — A supernatural vision or appearanceG3701 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → templeναῷnaō — inner sanctuary of a temple; holy of holiesG3485 — Full Word Study →. Heαὐτὸςautos — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → keptἦνēn — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → making signsδιανεύωνdianeuōn — to beckon; to signal or gestureG1269 — Full Word Study → to themαὐτοῖςautois — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → butκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → remainedδιέμενενdiemenen — to remain or continue steadfastG1265 — Full Word Study → speechless. 23Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → whenὡςhōs — as, like, when, in the manner thatG5613 — Full Word Study → theαἱhai — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → daysἡμέραιhēmerai — A 24-hour period; time; eraG2250 — Full Word Study → of hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → serviceλειτουργίαςleitourgias — Sacred service or ministry, particularly religious worshipG3009 — Full Word Study → were completeἐπλήσθησανeplēsthēsan — to fill, complete, accomplish fullyG4130 — Full Word Study →, he returnedἀπῆλθενapēlthen — to go away, depart, leaveG565 — Full Word Study → homeοἶκονoikon — A dwelling place; house or householdG3624 — Full Word Study →. 24AfterΜετὰMeta — with, after, among, followingG3326 — Full Word Study → theseταύταςtautas — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → daysἡμέραςhēmeras — A 24-hour period; time; eraG2250 — Full Word Study →, hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → wifeγυνὴgynē — woman; wife; female personG1135 — Full Word Study → ElizabethἘλισάβετElisabet — God's oathG1665 — Full Word Study → became pregnantσυνέλαβενsynelaben — to seize, arrest, or conceiveG4815 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → for fiveπέντεpente — The number fiveG4002 — Full Word Study → monthsμῆναςmēnas — a month; a lunar period of timeG3376 — Full Word Study → remained in seclusionπεριέκρυβενperiekryben — to conceal, hide, or cover upG4032 — Full Word Study →. She declaredλέγουσαlegousa — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study →, 25The LordΚύριοςKyrios — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study → has doneπεποίηκενpepoiēken — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study → this for meμοιmoi — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →. Inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → these days He has shown me favorἐπεῖδενepeiden — to look upon; to regard with attentionG1896 — Full Word Study → and taken awayἀφελεῖνaphelein — To cut off, remove, or take awayG851 — Full Word Study → myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → disgraceὄνειδόςoneidos — Disgrace, reproach, shameG3681 — Full Word Study → amongἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → the peopleἀνθρώποιςanthrōpois — human being, man, personG444 — Full Word Study →.” 26InἘνEn — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → sixthἕκτῳhektō — the number sixth; sixth in order or sequenceG1623 — Full Word Study → monthμηνὶmēni — a month; a lunar period of timeG3376 — Full Word Study →, GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → sentἀπεστάληapestalē — to send forth or dispatchG649 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → angelἄγγελοςangelos — Messenger; divine or heavenly envoyG32 — Full Word Study → GabrielΓαβριὴλGabriēl — God is my strengthG1043 — Full Word Study → toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → a townπόλινpolin — A city; a populated urban centerG4172 — Full Word Study → in GalileeΓαλιλαίαςGalilaias — Northern Israel regionG1056 — Full Word Study → calledὄνομαonoma — name, reputation, or authorityG3686 — Full Word Study → NazarethΝαζαρὲθNazareth — City of Jesus's youthG3478 — Full Word Study →, 27toπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → a virginπαρθένονparthenon — A young woman or virgin, especially one who has not had sexual relationsG3933 — Full Word Study → pledged in marriageἐμνηστευμένηνemnēsteumenēn — to betroth; to pledge in marriageG3423 — Full Word Study → to a manἀνδρὶandri — Adult male, man, or husbandG435 — Full Word Study → namedὄνομαonoma — name, reputation, or authorityG3686 — Full Word Study → JosephἸωσὴφIōsēph — God will increaseG2501 — Full Word Study →, who was of the house of DavidΔαυὶδDauid — BelovedG1138 — Full Word Study →. Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → virgin’sπαρθένουparthenou — A young woman or virgin, especially one who has not had sexual relationsG3933 — Full Word Study → nameὄνομαonoma — name, reputation, or authorityG3686 — Full Word Study → was Mary. 28The angel appeared toπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → herαὐτὴνautēn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → and said, “GreetingsΧαῖρεChaire — To rejoice, be glad, or greet with joyG5463 — Full Word Study →, you who are highly favoredκεχαριτωμένηkecharitōmenē — to grace, to favor, to make acceptedG5487 — Full Word Study →! Theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Lord is withμετὰmeta — with, after, among, followingG3326 — Full Word Study → youσοῦsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →.” 29Mary was greatἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study →ly troubled at his wordsλόγῳlogō — word, statement, message, divine utteranceG3056 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → wonderedδιελογίζετοdielogizeto — to reason, discuss, or think throughG1260 — Full Word Study → what kindποταπὸςpotapos — of what kind or sort?G4217 — Full Word Study → ofho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → greetingἀσπασμὸςaspasmos — A greeting or salutation; an expression of goodwillG783 — Full Word Study → thisοὗτοςhoutos — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → might beεἴηeiē — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study →. 30Soκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → angelἄγγελοςangelos — Messenger; divine or heavenly envoyG32 — Full Word Study → toldεἶπενeipen — to speak, say, or tellG2036 — Full Word Study → herαὐτῇautē — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →, “Do not be afraidφοβοῦphobou — to fear, be afraid; to reverence, respectG5399 — Full Word Study →, MaryΜαριάμMariam — Of the seaG3137 — Full Word Study →, forγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → you have foundεὗρεςheures — to find, discover, or obtainG2147 — Full Word Study → favorχάρινcharin — God's unmerited favor and kindnessG5485 — Full Word Study → withπαρὰpara — from, beside, with, nearG3844 — Full Word Study → GodΘεῷTheō — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →. 31Beholdἰδοὺidou — Look! Behold! See!G2400 — Full Word Study →, you will conceiveσυλλήμψῃsyllēmpsē — to seize, arrest, or conceiveG4815 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → give birth toτέξῃtexē — To give birth; to bear or bring forthG5088 — Full Word Study → a sonυἱόνhuion — Son; male child or descendantG5207 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → you are to giveκαλέσειςkaleseis — to call, summon, or nameG2564 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → nameὄνομαonoma — name, reputation, or authorityG3686 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦνIēsoun — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study →. 32Heοὗτοςhoutos — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → will beἔσταιestai — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → greatμέγαςmegas — Great in size, power, or intensityG3173 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → will be calledκληθήσεταιklēthēsetai — to call, summon, or nameG2564 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Son of the Most High. The LordΚύριοςKyrios — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study → GodΘεὸςTheos — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → will giveδώσειdōsei — to give, grant, or bestowG1325 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτῷautō — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → throneθρόνονthronon — A seat of authority; a royal throneG2362 — Full Word Study → of Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → fatherπατρὸςpatros — father; male parent; ancestorG3962 — Full Word Study → DavidΔαυὶδDauid — BelovedG1138 — Full Word Study →, 33andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → He will reignβασιλεύσειbasileusei — to reign, to rule, to exercise royal authorityG936 — Full Word Study → overἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → houseοἶκονoikon — A dwelling place; house or householdG3624 — Full Word Study → of JacobἸακὼβIakōb — He grasps the heel; supplanterG2384 — Full Word Study → foreverαἰῶναςaiōnas — An age, era, or eternal period of timeG165 — Full Word Study →. Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → kingdomβασιλείαςbasileias — The reign or domain of a king; God's sovereign ruleG932 — Full Word Study → willἔσταιestai — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → neverοὐκouk — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study → endτέλοςtelos — end, goal, completion, taxG5056 — Full Word Study →!” 34HowΠῶςPōs — how? in what manner? by what means?G4459 — Full Word Study → can this beἔσταιestai — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study →,” MaryΜαριὰμMariam — Of the seaG3137 — Full Word Study → askedΕἶπενEipen — to speak, say, or tellG2036 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → angelἄγγελονangelon — Messenger; divine or heavenly envoyG32 — Full Word Study →, “sinceἐπεὶepei — since, because, inasmuch asG1893 — Full Word Study → I am a virginγινώσκωginōskō — To know, understand, or perceiveG1097 — Full Word Study →?” 35Theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → angelἄγγελοςangelos — Messenger; divine or heavenly envoyG32 — Full Word Study → repliedἀποκριθεὶςapokritheis — To answer, respond, or replyG611 — Full Word Study →, “The Holy SpiritΠνεῦμαPneuma — Spirit; breath; immaterial nature or beingG4151 — Full Word Study → will comeἐπελεύσεταιepeleusetai — to come upon; to arrive; to invadeG1904 — Full Word Study → uponἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → youσέse — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → the power of the Most High will overshadowἐπισκιάσειepiskiasei — to overshadow; to cast a shadow overG1982 — Full Word Study → youσοιsoi — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →. Soδιὸdio — therefore, for this reason, whereforeG1352 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Holy Oneἅγιονhagion — Set apart for God; morally pure and sacredG40 — Full Word Study → to be bornγεννώμενονgennōmenon — to beget, bring forth, give birthG1080 — Full Word Study → will be calledκληθήσεταιklēthēsetai — to call, summon, or nameG2564 — Full Word Study → the Son of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →. 36Lookἰδοὺidou — Look! Behold! See!G2400 — Full Word Study →, evenκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → ElizabethἘλισάβετElisabet — God's oathG1665 — Full Word Study → yourσουsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → relativeσυγγενίςsyngenis — blood relative, kinsman, family memberG4773 — Full Word Study → has conceivedσυνείληφενsyneilēphen — to seize, arrest, or conceiveG4815 — Full Word Study → a sonυἱὸνhuion — Son; male child or descendantG5207 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → herαὐτῆςautēs — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → old ageγήρειgērei — Old age, advanced years of lifeG1094 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → she whoτῇtē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → was called barrenστείρᾳsteira — barren, unfruitful, unable to bear childrenG4723 — Full Word Study → isἐστὶνestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → in herαὐτῇautē — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → sixthἕκτοςhektos — the number sixth; sixth in order or sequenceG1623 — Full Word Study → monthμὴνmēn — a month; a lunar period of timeG3376 — Full Word Study →. 37Forὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → noοὐκouk — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study → wordῥῆμαrhēma — A spoken word or utterance; a declarationG4487 — Full Word Study → fromπαρὰpara — from, beside, with, nearG3844 — Full Word Study → GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → will everπᾶνpan — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → failἀδυνατήσειadynatēsei — to be impossible; to lack powerG101 — Full Word Study →.” 38“I am thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Lord’sΚυρίουKyriou — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study → servantδούληdoulē — female servant or handmaidG1399 — Full Word Study →,” MaryΜαριάμMariam — Of the seaG3137 — Full Word Study → answeredΕἶπενEipen — to speak, say, or tellG2036 — Full Word Study →. “May it happenγένοιτόgenoito — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study → to meμοιmoi — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → according toκατὰkata — according to, down along, againstG2596 — Full Word Study → yourσουsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → wordῥῆμάrhēma — A spoken word or utterance; a declarationG4487 — Full Word Study →.” Thenκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → angelἄγγελοςangelos — Messenger; divine or heavenly envoyG32 — Full Word Study → leftἀπῆλθενapēlthen — to go away, depart, leaveG565 — Full Word Study → herαὐτῆςautēs — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. 39Inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → thoseταύταιςtautais — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → daysἡμέραιςhēmerais — A 24-hour period; time; eraG2250 — Full Word Study → MaryΜαριὰμMariam — Of the seaG3137 — Full Word Study → got readyἈναστᾶσαAnastasa — to rise up, stand up, or raise upG450 — Full Word Study → and hurried toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → a townπόλινpolin — A city; a populated urban centerG4172 — Full Word Study → inεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → hill countryὀρεινὴνoreinēn — Mountainous or hilly regionG3714 — Full Word Study → of JudahἸούδαIouda — Judah, one of the twelve tribesG2448 — Full Word Study →, 40where she enteredεἰσῆλθενeisēlthen — to enter, go in, come intoG1525 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → homeοἶκονoikon — A dwelling place; house or householdG3624 — Full Word Study → of ZechariahΖαχαρίουZachariou — The Lord remembersG2197 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → greetedἠσπάσατοēspasato — to greet, embrace, or pay respects to someoneG782 — Full Word Study → ElizabethἘλισάβετElisabet — God's oathG1665 — Full Word Study →. 41Whenἐγένετοegeneto — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study → ElizabethἘλισάβετElisabet — God's oathG1665 — Full Word Study → heardἤκουσενēkousen — to hear, listen, or understand by earG191 — Full Word Study → Mary’sΜαρίαςMarias — Of the seaG3137 — Full Word Study → greetingἀσπασμὸνaspasmon — A greeting or salutation; an expression of goodwillG783 — Full Word Study →, theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → babyβρέφοςbrephos — newborn infant, young childG1025 — Full Word Study → leapedἐσκίρτησενeskirtēsen — to leap or jump with joyG4640 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → herαὐτῆςautēs — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → wombκοιλίᾳkoilia — belly, womb, stomach; inner beingG2836 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → ElizabethἘλισάβετElisabet — God's oathG1665 — Full Word Study → was filledἐπλήσθηeplēsthē — to fill, complete, accomplish fullyG4130 — Full Word Study → with the Holy SpiritΠνεύματοςPneumatos — Spirit; breath; immaterial nature or beingG4151 — Full Word Study →. 42In a loudμεγάλῃmegalē — Great in size, power, or intensityG3173 — Full Word Study → voiceκραυγῇkraugē — A loud cry or shout; clamorous outcryG2906 — Full Word Study → she exclaimedἀνεφώνησενanephōnēsen — to cry out, exclaim, or speak aloudG400 — Full Word Study →, “Blessed areΕὐλογημένηEulogēmenē — To bless, praise, or speak well ofG2127 — Full Word Study → youσὺsy — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → amongἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → womenγυναιξίνgynaixin — woman; wife; female personG1135 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → blessed isεὐλογημένοςeulogēmenos — To bless, praise, or speak well ofG2127 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → fruitκαρπὸςkarpos — fruit; produce; result; outcomeG2590 — Full Word Study → ofτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → yourσουsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → wombκοιλίαςkoilias — belly, womb, stomach; inner beingG2836 — Full Word Study →! 43Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → whyπόθενpothen — from where; whence; origin or sourceG4159 — Full Word Study → am Iμοιmoi — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → so honored, thatἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → motherμήτηρmētēr — mother; female parentG3384 — Full Word Study → ofτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → LordΚυρίουKyriou — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study → should comeἔλθῃelthē — to come, go, arrive, or appearG2064 — Full Word Study → toπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → meἐμέeme — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →? 44Forγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → as soonἰδοὺidou — Look! Behold! See!G2400 — Full Word Study → asὡςhōs — as, like, when, in the manner thatG5613 — Full Word Study → thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → soundφωνὴphōnē — voice, sound, or audible utteranceG5456 — Full Word Study → ofτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → yourσουsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → greetingἀσπασμοῦaspasmou — A greeting or salutation; an expression of goodwillG783 — Full Word Study → reachedἐγένετοegeneto — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study → myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → earsὦτάōta — The physical organ of hearing; an earG3775 — Full Word Study →, theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → babyβρέφοςbrephos — newborn infant, young childG1025 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → wombκοιλίᾳkoilia — belly, womb, stomach; inner beingG2836 — Full Word Study → leapedἐσκίρτησενeskirtēsen — to leap or jump with joyG4640 — Full Word Study → forἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → joyἀγαλλιάσειagalliasei — Exuberant joy; extreme gladnessG20 — Full Word Study →. 45Blessed is she whohē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → has believedπιστεύσασαpisteusasa — to believe, trust, have faith inG4100 — Full Word Study → thatὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → the Lord’s wordλελαλημένοιςlelalēmenois — to speak, say, or utter wordsG2980 — Full Word Study → to herαὐτῇautē — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → will beἔσταιestai — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → fulfilledτελείωσιςteleiōsis — completion, fulfillment, maturity achievedG5050 — Full Word Study →.” 46ThenΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → MaryΜαριάμMariam — Of the seaG3137 — Full Word Study → saidεἶπενeipen — to speak, say, or tellG2036 — Full Word Study →: “Myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → soulψυχήpsychē — The immaterial self; life force; personG5590 — Full Word Study → magnifiesΜεγαλύνειMegalynei — To magnify, enlarge, or exalt in importanceG3170 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → LordΚύριονKyrion — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study →, 47andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → spiritπνεῦμάpneuma — Spirit; breath; immaterial nature or beingG4151 — Full Word Study → rejoicesἠγαλλίασενēgalliasen — To rejoice greatly; to exult with joyG21 — Full Word Study → inἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → GodΘεῷTheō — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → SaviorΣωτῆρίSōtēri — One who saves; deliverer; rescuerG4990 — Full Word Study →! 48Forὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → He has looked with favorἐπέβλεψενepeblepsen — to look upon; to regard with attentionG1914 — Full Word Study → onἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → humble stateταπείνωσινtapeinōsin — humiliation, degradation, lowly conditionG5014 — Full Word Study → ofτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → servantδούληςdoulēs — female servant or handmaidG1399 — Full Word Study →. Fromἀπὸapo — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → now onνῦνnyn — now, at the present timeG3568 — Full Word Study → allπᾶσαιpasai — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → generationsγενεαίgeneai — A generation; an age or period of timeG1074 — Full Word Study → will call me blessedμακαριοῦσίνmakariousin — to declare blessed or happy; to pronounce fortunateG3106 — Full Word Study →. 49Forὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Mighty Oneδυνατόςdynatos — Able, capable, powerful, mightyG1415 — Full Word Study → has doneἐποίησένepoiēsen — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study → great thingsμεγάλαmegala — Great in size, power, or intensityG3173 — Full Word Study → for meμοιmoi — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →. Holy is Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → nameὄνομαonoma — name, reputation, or authorityG3686 — Full Word Study →. 50Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → mercyἔλεοςeleos — Compassion, mercy, or tender compassionG1656 — Full Word Study → extends to thoseτοῖςtois — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → who fearφοβουμένοιςphoboumenois — to fear, be afraid; to reverence, respectG5399 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτόνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →, from generationγενεὰςgeneas — A generation; an age or period of timeG1074 — Full Word Study → toκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → generationγενεὰςgeneas — A generation; an age or period of timeG1074 — Full Word Study →. 51He has performedἘποίησενEpoiēsen — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study → mighty deedsκράτοςkratos — Power, strength, or dominionG2904 — Full Word Study → withἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → armβραχίονιbrachioni — arm; power or strengthG1023 — Full Word Study →; He has scatteredδιεσκόρπισενdieskorpisen — to scatter abroad, disperse widelyG1287 — Full Word Study → those who are proud in the thoughts of theirαὐτῶνautōn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → heartsκαρδίαςkardias — heart; center of emotion, will, and moral characterG2588 — Full Word Study →. 52He has brought downκαθεῖλενkatheilen — to tear down, demolish, or remove from a positionG2507 — Full Word Study → rulersδυνάσταςdynastas — A ruler or potentate of great authorityG1413 — Full Word Study → fromἀπὸapo — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → their thrones, but has exaltedὕψωσενhypsōsen — to lift up, exalt, or elevateG5312 — Full Word Study → the humble. 53He has filledἐνέπλησενeneplēsen — to fill up, satisfy fullyG1705 — Full Word Study → the hungry with good thingsἀγαθῶνagathōn — good, beneficial, morally excellentG18 — Full Word Study →, but has sentἐξαπέστειλενexapesteilen — To send out or dispatch with official authorityG1821 — Full Word Study → the rich away emptyκενούςkenous — empty, void, without content or effectG2756 — Full Word Study →. 54He has helpedἀντελάβετοantelabeto — to help, support, or take hold of togetherG482 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → servantπαιδὸςpaidos — child, servant, young personG3816 — Full Word Study → IsraelἸσραὴλIsraēl — God prevailsG2474 — Full Word Study →, rememberingμνησθῆναιmnēsthēnai — to remember, recall, or bring to mindG3403 — Full Word Study → to be mercifulἐλέουςeleous — Compassion, mercy, or tender compassionG1656 — Full Word Study →, 55asκαθὼςkathōs — just as; in the manner that; according toG2531 — Full Word Study → He promisedἐλάλησενelalēsen — to speak, say, or utter wordsG2980 — Full Word Study → toπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → ourἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → fathersπατέραςpateras — father; male parent; ancestorG3962 — Full Word Study →, to AbrahamἈβραὰμAbraam — Father of nationsG11 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → descendantsσπέρματιspermati — seed; offspring; descendantG4690 — Full Word Study → foreverαἰῶναaiōna — An age, era, or eternal period of timeG165 — Full Word Study →.” 56MaryΜαριὰμMariam — Of the seaG3137 — Full Word Study → stayedἜμεινενEmeinen — to remain, stay, abide, endureG3306 — Full Word Study → withσὺνsyn — with, together with, alongsideG4862 — Full Word Study → Elizabeth for aboutὡςhōs — as, like, when, in the manner thatG5613 — Full Word Study → threeτρεῖςtreis — The number threeG5140 — Full Word Study → monthsμῆναςmēnas — a month; a lunar period of timeG3376 — Full Word Study → and thenκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → returnedὑπέστρεψενhypestrepsen — to turn back, return, come back againG5290 — Full Word Study → homeοἶκονoikon — A dwelling place; house or householdG3624 — Full Word Study →. 57Whenδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → timeχρόνοςchronos — A period of time; duration or seasonG5550 — Full Word Study → cameἐπλήσθηeplēsthē — to fill, complete, accomplish fullyG4130 — Full Word Study → forΤῇTē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → ElizabethἘλισάβετElisabet — God's oathG1665 — Full Word Study → to have her childτεκεῖνtekein — To give birth; to bear or bring forthG5088 — Full Word Study →, she gave birth toἐγέννησενegennēsen — to beget, bring forth, give birthG1080 — Full Word Study → a sonυἱόνhuion — Son; male child or descendantG5207 — Full Word Study →. 58Herαὐτῆςautēs — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → neighborsπερίοικοιperioikoi — neighboring, adjacent residentG4040 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → relativesσυγγενεῖςsyngeneis — blood relative, kinsman, family memberG4773 — Full Word Study → heardἤκουσανēkousan — to hear, listen, or understand by earG191 — Full Word Study → thatὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → the Lord had shown her greatἐμεγάλυνενemegalynen — To magnify, enlarge, or exalt in importanceG3170 — Full Word Study → mercyἔλεοςeleos — Compassion, mercy, or tender compassionG1656 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → they rejoiced withσυνέχαιρονsynechairon — to rejoice together with, share joyG4796 — Full Word Study → herαὐτῇautē — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. 59Onἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτῇtē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → eighthὀγδόῃogdoē — The number eight; eighth in sequenceG3590 — Full Word Study → dayἡμέρᾳhēmera — A 24-hour period; time; eraG2250 — Full Word Study →, whenἐγένετοegeneto — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study → they cameἦλθονēlthon — to come, go, arrive, or appearG2064 — Full Word Study → to circumciseπεριτεμεῖνperitemein — to circumcise; to cut aroundG4059 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → childπαιδίονpaidion — A small child or infant; a young childG3813 — Full Word Study →, they were going to nameἐκάλουνekaloun — to call, summon, or nameG2564 — Full Word Study → him afterἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → fatherπατρὸςpatros — father; male parent; ancestorG3962 — Full Word Study → ZechariahΖαχαρίανZacharian — The Lord remembersG2197 — Full Word Study →. 60Butκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → motherμήτηρmētēr — mother; female parentG3384 — Full Word Study → repliedἀποκριθεῖσαapokritheisa — To answer, respond, or replyG611 — Full Word Study →, “NoΟὐχίOuchi — A strong emphatic negation; 'not!' or 'no!'G3780 — Full Word Study →! He shall be calledκληθήσεταιklēthēsetai — to call, summon, or nameG2564 — Full Word Study → JohnἸωάννηςIōannēs — God is graciousG2491 — Full Word Study →.” 61They saidεἶπανeipan — to speak, say, or tellG2036 — Full Word Study → toπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → herαὐτὴνautēn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →, “There isἐστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → no oneΟὐδείςOudeis — no one, nothing, none at allG3762 — Full Word Study → amongἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → yourσουsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → relativesσυγγενείαςsyngeneias — kinship, relatives, family connectionG4772 — Full Word Study → whoὃςhos — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → bearsκαλεῖταιkaleitai — to call, summon, or nameG2564 — Full Word Study → thisτούτῳtoutō — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → nameὀνόματιonomati — name, reputation, or authorityG3686 — Full Word Study →.” 62So they made signsἐνένευονeneneuon — to communicate by signs or gesturesG1770 — Full Word Study → toτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → fatherπατρὶpatri — father; male parent; ancestorG3962 — Full Word Study → to find out whatτίti — Who? What? Which? (interrogative pronoun)G5101 — Full Word Study → he wantedθέλοιtheloi — to desire, wish, or will; to be inclined towardG2309 — Full Word Study → to nameκαλεῖσθαιkaleisthai — to call, summon, or nameG2564 — Full Word Study → the child. 63Zechariah asked for a tabletπινακίδιονpinakidion — small writing tablet or wax tabletG4093 — Full Word Study → and wrote, “Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → nameὄνομαonoma — name, reputation, or authorityG3686 — Full Word Study → isἐστὶνestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → JohnἸωάννηςIōannēs — God is graciousG2491 — Full Word Study →.” Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → they were all amazedἐθαύμασανethaumasan — To marvel, wonder, or be amazedG2296 — Full Word Study →. 64Immediatelyπαραχρῆμαparachrēma — immediately, instantly, at onceG3916 — Full Word Study → Zechariah’s mouthστόμαstoma — mouth; opening; edgeG4750 — Full Word Study → was openedἀνεῴχθηaneōchthē — to open, to uncloseG455 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → tongue was released, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → he began to speakἐλάλειelalei — to speak, say, or utter wordsG2980 — Full Word Study →, praisingεὐλογῶνeulogōn — To bless, praise, or speak well ofG2127 — Full Word Study → GodΘεόνTheon — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →. 65Allπάνταςpantas — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → theirτοὺςtous — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → neighborsπεριοικοῦνταςperioikountas — to dwell around, inhabit surrounding areasG4039 — Full Word Study → were filled withἐγένετοegeneto — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study → aweφόβοςphobos — Fear, terror, or reverent aweG5401 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → people throughout theτῇtē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → hill countryὀρεινῇoreinē — Mountainous or hilly regionG3714 — Full Word Study → of JudeaἸουδαίαςIoudaias — The southern Jewish regionG2449 — Full Word Study → were talking aboutδιελαλεῖτοdielaleito — to discuss, converse, or spread by talkingG1255 — Full Word Study → theseταῦταtauta — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → eventsῥήματαrhēmata — A spoken word or utterance; a declarationG4487 — Full Word Study →. 66Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → allπάντεςpantes — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → who heard this wonderedἔθεντοethento — To place, set, or lay downG5087 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theirαὐτῶνautōn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → heartsκαρδίᾳkardia — heart; center of emotion, will, and moral characterG2588 — Full Word Study → and asked, “WhatΤίTi — Who? What? Which? (interrogative pronoun)G5101 — Full Word Study → thenἄραara — therefore, consequently, thenG686 — Full Word Study → will this childπαιδίονpaidion — A small child or infant; a young childG3813 — Full Word Study → becomeἔσταιestai — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study →?” Forγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → the Lord’sΚυρίουKyriou — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study → handχεὶρcheir — hand; power, authority, or controlG5495 — Full Word Study → wasἦνēn — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → withμετ’met’ — with, after, among, followingG3326 — Full Word Study → himαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. 67ThenΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → fatherπατὴρpatēr — father; male parent; ancestorG3962 — Full Word Study → ZechariahΖαχαρίαςZacharias — The Lord remembersG2197 — Full Word Study → was filledἐπλήσθηeplēsthē — to fill, complete, accomplish fullyG4130 — Full Word Study → with the Holy SpiritΠνεύματοςPneumatos — Spirit; breath; immaterial nature or beingG4151 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → prophesiedἐπροφήτευσενeprophēteusen — to speak forth a divine message; to prophesyG4395 — Full Word Study →: 68Blessed beΕὐλογητὸςEulogētos — blessed, praiseworthy, worthy of praiseG2128 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Lord, the GodΘεὸςTheos — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → of IsraelἸσραήλIsraēl — God prevailsG2474 — Full Word Study →, becauseὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → He has visitedἐπεσκέψατοepeskepsato — to visit, care for, inspect, look uponG1980 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → redeemedλύτρωσινlytrōsin — Deliverance through payment of a ransom priceG3085 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → peopleλαῷlaō — a people; a nation; the common peopleG2992 — Full Word Study →. 69He has raised upἤγειρενēgeiren — To raise up, arise, or awakenG1453 — Full Word Study → a hornκέραςkeras — Horn; power, strength, or dominionG2768 — Full Word Study → of salvationσωτηρίαςsōtērias — deliverance, rescue, salvationG4991 — Full Word Study → for usἡμῖνhēmin — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → the house of Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → servantπαιδὸςpaidos — child, servant, young personG3816 — Full Word Study → DavidΔαυὶδDauid — BelovedG1138 — Full Word Study →, 70asκαθὼςkathōs — just as; in the manner that; according toG2531 — Full Word Study → He spokeἐλάλησενelalēsen — to speak, say, or utter wordsG2980 — Full Word Study → throughδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → holyἁγίωνhagiōn — Set apart for God; morally pure and sacredG40 — Full Word Study → prophetsπροφητῶνprophētōn — One who speaks for God; a messenger of divine truthG4396 — Full Word Study →, those of ages pastαἰῶνοςaiōnos — An age, era, or eternal period of timeG165 — Full Word Study →, 71salvationσωτηρίανsōtērian — deliverance, rescue, salvationG4991 — Full Word Study → fromἐξex — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → ourἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → enemiesἐχθρῶνechthrōn — adversary; one who opposes or harbors hostilityG2190 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → fromἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → the hand of allπάντωνpantōn — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → whoτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → hateμισούντωνmisountōn — to hate, to regard with hostility or disdainG3404 — Full Word Study → usἡμᾶςhēmas — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →, 72to showποιῆσαιpoiēsai — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study → mercyἔλεοςeleos — Compassion, mercy, or tender compassionG1656 — Full Word Study → toμετὰmeta — with, after, among, followingG3326 — Full Word Study → ourἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → fathersπατέρωνpaterōn — father; male parent; ancestorG3962 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → to rememberμνησθῆναιmnēsthēnai — to remember, recall, or bring to mindG3403 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → holyἁγίαςhagias — Set apart for God; morally pure and sacredG40 — Full Word Study → covenantδιαθήκηςdiathēkēs — Covenant; binding agreement or testamentG1242 — Full Word Study →, 73the oath He sworeὤμοσενōmosen — to swear an oath; to vow solemnlyG3660 — Full Word Study → toπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → ourἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → fatherπατέραpatera — father; male parent; ancestorG3962 — Full Word Study → AbrahamἈβραὰμAbraam — Father of nationsG11 — Full Word Study →, to grantδοῦναιdounai — to give, grant, or bestowG1325 — Full Word Study → usἡμῖνhēmin — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → 74deliveranceῥυσθένταςrhysthentas — To rescue, deliver, or snatch away from dangerG4506 — Full Word Study → fromἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → hostileἐχθρῶνechthrōn — adversary; one who opposes or harbors hostilityG2190 — Full Word Study → handsχειρὸςcheiros — hand; power, authority, or controlG5495 — Full Word Study →, that we may serveλατρεύεινlatreuein — to serve, to worship, to ministerG3000 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτῷautō — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → without fearἀφόβωςaphobōs — boldly, without fear, fearlesslyG870 — Full Word Study →, 75inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → holinessὁσιότητιhosiotēti — Godly devotion, sacred holiness, pietyG3742 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → righteousnessδικαιοσύνῃdikaiosynē — Righteousness; right standing with GodG1343 — Full Word Study → beforeἐνώπιονenōpion — in the presence of, before, in front ofG1799 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → allπάσαιςpasais — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → theταῖςtais — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → daysἡμέραιςhēmerais — A 24-hour period; time; eraG2250 — Full Word Study → of our livesἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →. 76AndΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → youσὺsy — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →, childπαιδίονpaidion — A small child or infant; a young childG3813 — Full Word Study →, will be calledκληθήσῃklēthēsē — to call, summon, or nameG2564 — Full Word Study → a prophetπροφήτηςprophētēs — One who speaks for God; a messenger of divine truthG4396 — Full Word Study → of the Most High; forγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → you will go onπροπορεύσῃproporeusē — to go before; to precedeG4313 — Full Word Study → beforeἐνώπιονenōpion — in the presence of, before, in front ofG1799 — Full Word Study → the LordΚυρίουKyriou — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study → to prepareἑτοιμάσαιhetoimasai — To prepare, make ready, arrange beforehandG2090 — Full Word Study → the wayὁδοὺςhodous — road, way, path, journeyG3598 — Full Word Study → for Himαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →, 77to giveδοῦναιdounai — to give, grant, or bestowG1325 — Full Word Study → toτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → peopleλαῷlaō — a people; a nation; the common peopleG2992 — Full Word Study → the knowledgeγνῶσινgnōsin — Knowledge, understanding, recognitionG1108 — Full Word Study → of salvationσωτηρίαςsōtērias — deliverance, rescue, salvationG4991 — Full Word Study → throughἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → the forgiveness of theirαὐτῶνautōn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → sinsἁμαρτιῶνhamartiōn — transgression, violation of God's law; wrongdoingG266 — Full Word Study →, 78because ofδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → the tender mercyἐλέουςeleous — Compassion, mercy, or tender compassionG1656 — Full Word Study → of ourἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →, byἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → whichοἷςhois — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → the Dawn will visitἐπισκέψεταιepiskepsetai — to visit, care for, inspect, look uponG1980 — Full Word Study → usἡμᾶςhēmas — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → fromἐξex — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → on highὕψουςhypsous — Height; elevation; exaltationG5311 — Full Word Study →, 79to shine onἐπιφᾶναιepiphanai — to appear, shine forth, become visibleG2014 — Full Word Study → those whoτοῖςtois — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → liveκαθημένοιςkathēmenois — to sit, be seated, dwellG2521 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → darknessσκότειskotei — darkness, obscurity, absence of lightG4655 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → in the shadow of deathθανάτουthanatou — Death; the state or condition of being deadG2288 — Full Word Study →, to guideκατευθῦναιkateuthynai — To direct, guide, or make straightG2720 — Full Word Study → ourἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → feetπόδαςpodas — foot; the bodily extremity used for walkingG4228 — Full Word Study → intoεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → the path of peaceεἰρήνηςeirēnēs — Peace; absence of conflict; inner tranquilityG1515 — Full Word Study →.” 80Andδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → theΤὸTo — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → childπαιδίονpaidion — A small child or infant; a young childG3813 — Full Word Study → grewηὔξανενēuxanen — to grow, increase, or enlargeG837 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → became strongἐκραταιοῦτοekrataiouto — to strengthen, make strong, empowerG2901 — Full Word Study → in spiritπνεύματιpneumati — Spirit; breath; immaterial nature or beingG4151 — Full Word Study →; andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → he livedἦνēn — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theταῖςtais — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → wildernessἐρήμοιςerēmois — wilderness, deserted place, desolate regionG2048 — Full Word Study → untilἕωςheōs — until; up to a point in time or spaceG2193 — Full Word Study → the time of hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → public appearanceἀναδείξεωςanadeixeōs — Public manifestation or revelationG323 — Full Word Study → toπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → IsraelἸσραήλIsraēl — God prevailsG2474 — Full Word Study →.
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Chapter Commentary — Luke 1
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Luke chapter 1 opens the Gospel narrative with the announcement of two miraculous births that will reshape Israel's spiritual destiny. Through eyewitness testimony carefully recorded by Luke, we encounter Zacharias and Elisabeth, an elderly couple of deep faith, and Mary, a young woman of Nazareth, both chosen by God for extraordinary roles in redemptive history. The chapter reveals how God breaks silence, overcomes barrenness, and prepares the way for His Son's coming through the birth of John the Baptist and the incarnation of Jesus Christ. This is a chapter soaked in prayer, divine purpose, and the joy of those who encounter God's faithfulness.

Verses 1-4: Luke's Purpose and Method

Luke begins by explaining why he is writing this Gospel account. Many others have attempted to record the life and teachings of Jesus (v. 1), drawing from those who were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word (v. 2). Luke himself has carefully investigated these events from the beginning and now writes in order to Theophilus so that he might be certain of what he has been taught (vv. 3-4). This opening affirms that the Gospel is grounded in historical fact and apostolic testimony, not mythology or legend. Luke's methodical approach reassures us that we can trust the accounts that follow.

Application: Our faith rests not on blind belief but on reliable historical testimony. We can confidently share the Gospel knowing it is anchored in eyewitness accounts.

Verses 5-10: Zacharias the Priest

In the days of King Herod, a faithful priest named Zacharias served in the temple. He and his wife Elisabeth were righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless (v. 6)—yet they had no children, and both were elderly (v. 7). When Zacharias's turn came to burn incense in the temple (v. 9), the entire nation stood in prayer outside (v. 10). This moment of priestly duty becomes the setting for divine intervention.

Application: Faithfulness in small, consistent obedience pleases God. Zacharias had served faithfully for years in obscurity; God was watching and had not forgotten his heart's prayer.

Verses 11-17: The Angel Gabriel's Announcement

An angel of the Lord suddenly appears to Zacharias at the altar of incense (v. 11). Fear grips the old priest (v. 12), but the angel reassures him: thy prayer is heard (v. 13). Elisabeth will conceive and bear a son to be named John. This child will be great in the sight of the Lord (v. 15), filled with the Holy Ghost even from the womb (v. 15). He will turn many to the Lord and go before him in the spirit and power of Elias—that is, as a prophet like Elijah—to prepare a people for the Lord (vv. 16-17).

Application: God hears the faithful prayers of His people, even when answered long after they are prayed. John's coming prepares the way for Jesus; similarly, our intercession often bears fruit in ways we cannot yet see.

Verses 18-22: Zacharias's Doubt and Sign

Despite the angel's promise, Zacharias asks for a sign: Whereby shall I know this? (v. 18). Gabriel responds by identifying himself as one who stands before God and reveals that Zacharias will become dumb, and not able to speak, until the day that these things shall be performed, because thou believest not my words (v. 20). When Zacharias emerges from the temple, the people perceive he has seen a vision, for he cannot speak (vv. 21-22).

Application: Unbelief has consequences, but they are redemptive. Zacharias's silence becomes a sign that humbles him and ultimately strengthens his faith when John is born.

Verses 23-25: Elisabeth's Conception

After his temple duties end, Zacharias returns home, and Elisabeth conceives (v. 24). She hides herself for five months, praising God for removing her reproach (v. 25). Her barrenness, a source of shame in Jewish culture, is now reversed by the Lord's mercy.

Application: God restores what was lost and reverses shame through His sovereign grace.

Verses 26-35: The Annunciation to Mary

In the sixth month of Elisabeth's pregnancy, Gabriel is sent to Nazareth to a young virgin named Mary, espoused to Joseph of David's line (vv. 26-27). The angel greets her: Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee (v. 28). Mary is troubled by the greeting (v. 29), but Gabriel tells her not to fear—she has found favor with God (v. 30). She will conceive and bear a son, and shalt call his name JESUS

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