Bible Commentary

As he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been since the world began: 70. by the mouth of his holy prophets ] namely “in the Law of Moses, and in the Prophets, and in the Psalms,” see on Luk 24:44. since the world began ] Rather, of old ( ‘ ). … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 1:70”

And hath raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David; 69. a horn of salvation ] A natural and frequent metaphor. Eze 29:21, “In that day will I cause the horn of the house of Israel to bud forth.” Lam 2:3, “He hath cut off all the horn … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 1:69”

Blessed [be] the Lord God of Israel; for he hath visited and redeemed his people, 68. Blessed ] This hymn of praise is hence called the Benedictus. It has been in use in Christian worship perhaps as far back as the days of St Benedict in the sixth century, and it was early recognised that … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 1:68”

And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Ghost, and prophesied, saying, Filled with the Holy Ghost – See Luk 1:15. And prophesied – The word prophesy means: To foretell future events. To celebrate the praises of God (see 1Sa 10:5-6; 1Ki 18:29); then to, Teach or preach the gospel, etc. See the notes … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 1:67”

And all they that heard [them] laid [them] up in their hearts, saying, What manner of child shall this be! And the hand of the Lord was with him. 66. What manner of child ] Rather, What then will this child be? And ] Rather, For indeed, with , B, C, D, L, which read … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 1:66”

And fear came on all that dwelt round about them: and all these sayings were noised abroad throughout all the hill country of Judea. 65. fear ] The minds of men at this period were full of dread and agitated expectancy, which had spread even to the heathen. Virg. Ecl. iv.; Orac. Sibyl. iii.; Suet. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 1:65”

And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue [loosed,] and he spake, and praised God. 64. he spake ] Rather, he began to speak (imperfect), the previous verb ‘was opened’ being an aorist. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges His mouth was opened … – That is, he was enabled to speak. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 1:64”

And he asked for a writing table, and wrote, saying, His name is John. And they marveled all. 63. table ] Rather, tablet. A small wooden tablet ( abacus) either smeared with wax, or with sand sprinkled over it, on which words were written with an iron stylus. Thus ‘John,’ ‘the grace of Jehovah,’ is … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 1:63”

And they made signs to his father, how he would have him called. 62. made signs ] The discussion whether Zacharias was deaf as well as mute is a very unimportant one, but the narrative certainly seems to imply that he was. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 62. They made signs … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 1:62”

And they said unto her, There is none of thy kindred that is called by this name. 61. none of thy kindred ] We find a John among hierarchs in Act 4:6; Act 5:17. Those priests however who passed the High Priesthood from one to another a clique of Herodian Sadducees the Boethusm, Kamhiths, Ben … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 1:61”