Bible Commentary

And, behold, thou shalt be dumb, and not able to speak, until the day that these things shall be performed, because thou believest not my words, which shall be fulfilled in their season. 20. thou shalt be dumb, and not able to speak ] He receives the sign for which he had unfaithfully asked (Mat … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 1:20”

And the angel answering said unto him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God; and am sent to speak unto thee, and to show thee these glad tidings. 19. Gabriel ] The name means ‘Hero of God.’ He is also mentioned in Luk 1:26, and in Dan 8:16; Dan 9:21-23 (‘idem Angelus, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 1:19”

And Zacharias said unto the angel, Whereby shall I know this? for I am an old man and my wife well stricken in years. 18. for I am an old man ] So “Abraham fell upon his face, and laughed, and said in his heart, Shall a child be born unto him that is a … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 1:18”

And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to make ready a people prepared for the Lord. 17. And he shall go before him ] Shall go before the Messiah. The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 1:17”

And many of the children of Israel shall he turn to the Lord their God. 16. many shall he turn ] Eze 3:19; Isa 40:3; Mat 3:3-6. The word for ‘ turn ’ is sometimes rendered ‘ convert ’ as in Luk 22:32, ‘when thou art converted.’ These words resume the thread of prophecy which … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 1:16”

For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother’s womb. 15. great in the sight of the Lord ] See Luk 7:24-30; Mat 11:11. shall drink neither wine nor strong drink ] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 1:15”

And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth. 14. gladness ] Rather, exultation, Luk 1:44; Act 2:46; Heb 1:9. many ] The Pharisees and leading Jews did not accept John’s baptism (Luk 7:30; Mat 21:27), and his influence, except among a few, seems to have been shortlived. “There burst … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 1:14”

But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John. 13. Fear not ] The first utterance of the Dawn of the Gospel. St Luke begins with this angelic encouragement, and ends with the Apostles … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 1:13”

And when Zacharias saw [him,] he was troubled, and fear fell upon him. 12. he was troubled ] Such is the effect always recorded of these supernatural appearances. See Jdg 13:22; Dan 10:7-9; Eze 1:28; Mar 16:8; Rev 1:17. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges He was troubled – He was alone, in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 1:12”

And there appeared unto him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense. 11. an angel ] St Luke dwells more than any of the Evangelists on the ministry of angels, Luk 1:26, Luk 2:9; Luk 2:13; Luk 2:21, Luk 12:8, Luk 15:10, Luk 16:22, Luk 22:43, Luk … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 1:11”