Luke 1:67

Translations

Modern

Then his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied:

Traditional

And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Ghost, and prophesied, saying,

Literal

And Zechariah his father was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied, saying:

Latin

Et Zacharias pater ejus repletus est Spiritu Sancto: et prophetavit, dicens:

Original

Greek

English

Then his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied:

Notes

Luke 1:67–79

This second song of praise in the birth story of Jesus is called the Benedictus (Latin for “Blessed” or “Praise”). The song expects that God’s Messiah (his chosen leader) will save the Israelites from their enemies. Salvation includes physical rescue and forgiveness of sins (1:77).

Theme notes and profiles

Mary, Mother of Jesus Angels God’s Covenant with David God’s Unified Plan of Salvation Making Sense of the Exile Praise and Rejoicing in Luke–Acts The Blessings of Jesus The Coming of the Spirit of God

Events

Birth of John the Baptistc. 5 BC

Related verses

Joel 2:28
And afterward, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions.
Luke 1:41
When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.
Luke 1:15
…for he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He shall never take wine or strong drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit even from his mother’s womb.
2 Peter 1:21
For no such prophecy was ever brought forth by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.
Numbers 11:25
Then the LORD came down in the cloud and spoke to him, and He took some of the Spirit that was on Moses and placed that Spirit on the seventy elders. As the Spirit rested on them, they prophesied—but they never did so again.
2 Samuel 23:2
The Spirit of the LORD spoke through me; His word was on my tongue.

People

Zechariah: Priest, father of John the Baptist

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Genealogy of Jesus Christ God, Names of Gospel Jesus Christ Luke, Gospel of Mercy Peace Spirit of God Virgin Birth of Jesus Zacharias Zechariah (Person)

Topics

Gospel: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Holy Spirit: General Scriptures Concerning Holy Spirit: Inspiration of Zacharias Joy of Zecharias, when John the Baptist Was Born Miracles: Catalogue of The Incarnation of Jesus Praise: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Prophecy: They Who Uttered: Filled with the Holy Spirit Prophets were Under the Influence of the Holy Spirit While Prophesying Prophets: Zacharias the Father of John Religion: Outstanding Religious Persons: Zacharias Select Readings: The Prophetic Blessing of Zacharias Zacharias (Zechariah): The Father of John the Baptist

Luke 1:67

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