Translations
Modern
When he came out and was unable to speak to them, they realized he had seen a vision in the temple. He kept making signs to them but remained unable to speak.
Traditional
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.
Literal
But having come out, he was not able to speak to them, and they recognized that he had seen a vision in the temple. And he was making signs to them and remained mute.
Latin
Egressus autem non poterat loqui ad illos, et cognoverunt quod visionem vidisset in templo. Et ipse erat innuens illis, et permansit mutus.
Original
Greek
English
When he came out and was unable to speak to them, they realized he had seen a vision in the temple. He kept making signs to them but remained unable to speak.
Notes
Theme notes and profiles
John the Baptist Sarah Angels Infertility The Blessings of Jesus
Events
- John's birth predictedc. 6 BC
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 Visions: Often Accompanied: An Appearance of Angels Zacharias (Zechariah): The Father of John the Baptist