Bible Commentary

And his mother answered and said, Not [so]; but he shall be called John. Shall be called John – This was the name which the angel had said should be given to him, of which Zechariah had probably informed Elizabeth by writing. Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible Verse 60. Not so; but he … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 1:60”

And it came to pass, that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child; and they called him Zacharias, after the name of his father. 59. on the eighth day ] According to the ordinance of Gen 17:12; Lev 12:3; Php 3:5. The name was then given, because at the institution of circumcision … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 1:59”

And her neighbors and her cousins heard how the Lord had showed great mercy upon her; and they rejoiced with her. Verse 58. And her neighbours and her cousins – rejoiced with her.] Because sterility was a reproach; and they now rejoiced with their relative, from whom that reproach was now rolled away. To rejoice … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 1:58”

Now Elisabeth’s full time came that she should be delivered; and she brought forth a son. 57 80. The Birth of John the Baptist 58. her cousins ] Rather, her kinsfolk, which was the original meaning of the word cousins ( con-sobrini). See Luk 1:36. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 57. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 1:57”

And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned to her own house. 56. about three months ] As this would complete the nine months of Elizabeth’s ‘full time,’ it might seem probable that the Virgin Mary at least remained until the birth of the Baptist. returned ] The word used hupestrepsen is a … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 1:56”

As he spake to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed forever. As he spake to our fathers … – That is, He has dealt mercifully with the children of Israel, according as He promised Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The promise particularly here referred to is that respecting the Messiah which was now about … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 1:55”

He hath helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of [his] mercy; 54. hath holpen ] Literally, “took by the hand.” Isa 41:8-9, LXX. The proper punctuation of the following words is to remember His mercy ( even as He spake to ( ) our fathers) to ( ) Abraham and his seed for ever. Mic … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 1:54”

He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away. 53. filled the hungry with good things ] “My servants shall eat but ye shall be hungry, &c.,” Isa 65:13; Isa 25:6; Psa 34:10, and the Beatitude Mat 5:6. (See Luk 18:14, the Publican and the Pharisee.) Fuente: The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 1:53”

He hath put down the mighty from [their] seats, and exalted them of low degree. 52. He hath put down the mighty from their seats ] Rather, He puts down potentates from thrones. The aorists throughout are gnomic, i. e. they do not express single but normal acts. The thought is common throughout the Bible, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 1:52”

He hath showed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. 51. with his arm ] “Thou hast a mighty arm,” Psa 89:13. The nearest parallel to the remainder of the verse is Job 5:12. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Hath showed strength with his … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 1:51”