Luke 1:76

Translations

Modern

And you, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for Him,

Traditional

And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest: for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways;

Literal

And you, child, will be called prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lord to prepare His ways,

Latin

Et tu puer, propheta Altissimi vocaberis: præibis enim ante faciem Domini parare vias ejus,

Original

Greek

English

And you, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for Him,

Notes

Luke 1:76–77

And you, child: Zechariah turned from speaking about the coming Messiah to address his newborn son, John, who would prepare the Messiah’s way.
called a prophet of the Most High: JJohn was the last and greatest in the line of Old Testament prophets (see 7:28).
prepare the way for Him: See Isaiah 40:3.

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

John the Baptist 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

Events

Birth of John the Baptistc. 5 BC

Related verses

Malachi 3:1
“Behold, I will send My messenger, who will prepare the way before Me. Then the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to His temple—the Messenger of the covenant, in whom you delight—see, He is coming,” says the LORD of Hosts.
Isaiah 40:3–5
A voice of one calling: “Prepare the way for the LORD in the wilderness; make a straight highway for our God in the desert.
Mark 1:2–3
As it is written in Isaiah the prophet: “Behold, I will send My messenger ahead of You, who will prepare Your way.”
John 1:23
John replied in the words of Isaiah the prophet: “I am a voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Make straight the way for the Lord.’”
Matthew 11:9–10
What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.
Matthew 3:3
This is he who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah: “A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for Him.’”
Matthew 14:5
Although Herod wanted to kill John, he was afraid of the people, because they regarded John as a prophet.
Acts 16:17
This girl followed Paul and the rest of us, shouting, “These men are servants of the Most High God, who are proclaiming to you the way of salvation!”
John 3:28
You yourselves can testify that I said, ‘I am not the Christ, but am sent ahead of Him.’
Mark 11:32
But if we say, ‘From men’...” they were afraid of the people, for they all held that John truly was a prophet.
Luke 1:35
The angel replied, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the Holy One to be born will be called the Son of God.
Luke 1:32
He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David,

People

LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles God, Names of Gospel Jesus Christ Luke, Gospel of Mercy Music Peace Poetry, Biblical Prophecy Virgin Birth of Jesus Zechariah (Person)

Topics

Gospel: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Jesus, the Christ: Saviour John: Mission of Joy of Zecharias, when John the Baptist Was Born Miracles: Catalogue of The Incarnation of Jesus Poetry: Lyrics, Sacred of Zacharias Psalms: Zacharias Religion: Outstanding Religious Persons: Zacharias Select Readings: The Prophetic Blessing of Zacharias The Covenant: Fulfilled in Christ Wisdom: Spiritual, from God Zacharias (Zechariah): The Father of John the Baptist

Luke 1:76

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