Translations
Modern
Meanwhile, the people were waiting for Zechariah and wondering why he took so long in the temple.
Traditional
And the people waited for Zacharias, and marvelled that he tarried so long in the temple.
Literal
And the people were expecting Zechariah, and they were marveling at his delaying in the temple.
Latin
Et erat plebs exspectans Zachariam: et mirabantur quod tardaret ipse in templo.
Original
Greek
English
Meanwhile, the people were waiting for Zechariah and wondering why he took so long in the temple.
Notes
Theme notes and profiles
John the Baptist Sarah Angels Infertility The Blessings of Jesus
Events
- John's birth predictedc. 6 BC
People
Zechariah: Priest, father of John the Baptist
Glossary
Angel Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Gospel Luke, Gospel of Muteness Virgin Birth of Jesus Zacharias Zechariah (Person)
Topics
Barrenness: Miraculously Removed: Elisabeth Elisabeth (Elizabeth): The Wife of Zacharias and the Mother of John the Baptist Joy of Elisabeth, when Mary Visited Her Symbols and Similitudes: Being Mute Temple: Herod the Great's Temple: Zacharias, officiating Priest In, Has a Vision of an Angel Vision of Zacharias in the Temple Zacharias (Zechariah): The Father of John the Baptist