Bible Commentary

And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favor with God. Fear not, Mary – Do not be alarmed at this appearance of an angel. He only comes to announce to you good tidings. Similar language was addressed by an angel to Joseph. See the notes at Mat 1:20. Thou … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 1:30”

And when she saw [him,] she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be. 29. And when she saw him, she was troubled ] Rather, But she was greatly troubled. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Troubled at his saying – Disturbed or perplexed … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 1:29”

And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, [thou that art] highly favored, the Lord [is] with thee: blessed [art] thou among women. 28. highly favoured ] marg. “graciously accepted” or “much graced.” Literally, having been graced (by God). Eph 1:6, “accepted.” Not as in the Vulgate “Grati plena ” but “grati cumulata.” … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 1:28”

To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name [was] Mary. 27. espoused ] Rather, betrothed. The betrothal, which is in the East a ceremony of the deepest importance, usually took place a year before the marriage. Joseph, of the house of David ] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 1:27”

And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, 26 38. The Annunciation 26. in the sixth month ] i. e. after the vision of Zachariah. This is the only passage which indicates the age of John the Baptist, as half a year older than … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 1:26”

Thus hath the Lord dealt with me in the days wherein he looked on [me,] to take away my reproach among men. 25. to take away my reproach ] So Rachel, when she bare a son, said, “God hath taken away my reproach,” Gen 30:23. See Isa 4:1; Hos 9:11; 1Sa 1:6-10. Yet the days … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 1:25”

And after those days his wife Elisabeth conceived, and hid herself five months, saying, 24. hid herself ] We can only conjecture her motive. It may have been devotional; or precautionary; or she may merely have wished out of deep modesty to avoid as long as possible the idle comments and surmises of her neighbours. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 1:24”

And it came to pass, that, as soon as the days of his ministration were accomplished, he departed to his own house. 23. the days of his ministration ] They lasted from the evening of one Sabbath to the morning of the next. 2Ki 11:5. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges As soon … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 1:23”

And when he came out, he could not speak unto them: and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple: for he beckoned unto them, and remained speechless. 22. And when he came out ] The moment of the priest’s reappearance from before the ever-burning golden candlestick, and the veil which hid … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 1:22”

And the people waited for Zacharias, and marveled that he tarried so long in the temple. 21. he tarried so long ] Priests never tarried in the awful precincts of the shrine longer than was absolutely necessary for the fulfilment of their duties, from feelings of holy fear, Lev 16:13, “that he die not” (T. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 1:21”