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**Forasmuch as** = Since, as is well known indeed. Greek. *epeideper.* Occurs only here in N.T.
**have in hand.** Implying previous non = success ([Acts 19:13](../../../kjv/acts/19/13) ). Elsewhere only in [Acts 9:29](../../../kjv/acts/9/29) . A medical word. Compare [Colossians 4:14](../../../kjv/colossians/4/14) .
**to set forth in order** = to draw up.
**a declaration** = a narrative. Greek. *diegesis.* Occurs only here in N.T., used by Galen of a medical treatise.
**of** = concerning. Greek. *peri.* App-104 . Not the same word as in verses: [Luke 1:5](../../../kjv/luke/1/5) , [Luke 1:27](../../../kjv/luke/1/27) , [Luke 1:35](../../../kjv/luke/1/35) , Luk 5:61 .
**things** = matters, or facts.
**which are most surely believed** = which have been fully accomplished; i.e. in fulfilment of prophetic announcement. among. Greek. *en.* App-104 . As in verses: [Luke 1:25](../../../kjv/luke/1/25) , [Luke 1:28](../../../kjv/luke/1/28) , [Luke 1:42](../../../kjv/luke/1/42)

**from** . Greek *apo.* App-104 .
**from the beginning** . Greek. *ap' arches;* i.e. from the birth or ministry of the Lord. Compare [John 15:27](../../../kjv/john/15/27) . [Acts 1:1](../../../kjv/acts/1/1) , [Acts 1:21](../../../kjv/acts/1/21) , [Acts 1:22](../../../kjv/acts/1/22) .
**were** = became.
**eyewitnesses.** Greek *autoptai. Occurs* only here. Not the same word as in [2 Peter 1:16](../../../kjv/2-peter/1/16) . A medical word ([Colossians 4:14](../../../kjv/colossians/4/14) ). Compare our *autopsy.*
**ministers** = attendants. A technical word, often translated "officer".

**having had perfect understanding** = having followed up accurately.
**all.** The 1611 edition of the Authorized Version omitted this "all".
**from the very first** = from above. Greek. *anothen.* As in [Matthew 27:51](../../../kjv/matthew/27/51) (the top, [Mark 15:38](../../../kjv/mark/15/38) ). [John 3:3](../../../kjv/john/3/3) , [John 3:7](../../../kjv/john/3/7) (again), [John 3:31](../../../kjv/john/3/31) (from above); [Luke 19:11](../../../kjv/luke/19/11) , [Luke 19:23](../../../kjv/luke/19/23) .[James 1:17](../../../kjv/james/1/17) ; [James 3:1](../../../kjv/james/3/1) , [James 3:17](../../../kjv/james/3/17) . It may mean from the beginning, as in [Acts 26:5](../../../kjv/acts/26/5) , but there is no need to introduce that meaning here, as it is already in [Luke 1:2](../../../kjv/luke/1/2) . Moreover, havingunderstood them "from above", he necessarily understood them from the very beginning, as well as perfectly, or accurately. The greater includes the less.
**in order** = with method. most excellent. A title of social degree, not of moral quality. See [Acts 23:26](../../../kjv/acts/23/26) ; [Acts 26:25](../../../kjv/acts/26/25) .
**Theophilus.** A common Roman name = beloved of God.

**That** = in order that.
**mightest know** = get to have full knowledge. Greek. *epiginosko.)* App-132 . Not the same word as in verses: [Luke 1:18](../../../kjv/luke/1/18) , [Luke 1:34](../../../kjv/luke/1/34) .
**things** = words.
**wherein** = concerning (Greek. *peri.* App-104 .) which.
**thou hast been instructed** = thou wast [orally]
**taught.** Greek. *katecheo.* See [Acts 18:25](../../../kjv/acts/18/25) . [1 Corinthians 14:19](../../../kjv/1-corinthians/14/19) . [Galatians 1:6](../../../kjv/galatians/1/6) , [Galatians 1:6](../../../kjv/galatians/1/6) .

**There was** = There came to be. A Hebraism, Compare [Luke 1:8](../../../kjv/luke/1/8) , and see on [Luke 2:1](../../../kjv/luke/2/1) .
**in** . Greek *en.* App-104 . Not the same word as in verses: [Luke 1:15](../../../kjv/luke/1/15) , [Luke 1:20](../../../kjv/luke/1/20) , [Luke 1:44-47](../../../kjv/luke/1/44-47) .
**in the days** . A Hebraism. See [Matthew 2:1](../../../kjv/matthew/2/1) . Compare [Esther 1:1](../../../kjv/esther/1/1) .
**Herod.** See App-109 .
**the king.** This title had been conferred by the Roman Senate on the recommendation of Antony and Octavius.
**of** = out of. Greek. *ek,* App-104 .
**Abia** is named in [1 Chronicles 24:10](../../../kjv/1-chronicles/24/10) , and [Nehemiah 12:17](../../../kjv/nehemiah/12/17) . Out of the *four* who returned from Babylon twenty-four courses were formed (by lot) with the original names. See App-179 .
**the daughters of Aaron** . The female descendants of Aaron always married priests
**Elisabeth.** Aaron's wife, Elisheba ([Exodus 6:23](../../../kjv/exodus/6/23) )is spelled *Elizabeth* in the Septuagint.

**before.** The Texts read *enantion,* not *enopion* (= in the presence of, as [Luke 1:19](../../../kjv/luke/1/19) ). Both are found in the Papyri in this sense.
**God** . App-98 .
**ordinances** = legal requirements. Greek. Plural of *dlkaioma,* which should always be so rendered in its other nine occurrences ([Romans 1:32](../../../kjv/romans/1/32) ; [Romans 2:26](../../../kjv/romans/2/26)
**;** [Luke 5:16](../../../kjv/luke/5/16) , [Luke 5:18](../../../kjv/luke/5/18) ; [Luke 8:4](../../../kjv/luke/8/4) ; [Hebrews 9:1](../../../kjv/hebrews/9/1) , [Hebrews 9:10](../../../kjv/hebrews/9/10) ; [Revelation 15:4](../../../kjv/revelation/15/4) ; [Revelation 19:8](../../../kjv/revelation/19/8) ). Compare [Numbers 36:13](../../../kjv/numbers/36/13) . Sometimes rendered "judgments" ([Exodus 21:1](../../../kjv/exodus/21/1) ; [Exodus 24:3](../../../kjv/exodus/24/3) ), where LXX has *dikaioma.*
**the LORD.** Must here and elsewhere be often rendered Jehovah. See App-98 . A. b.

**no.** Greek. *ou.* App-106 .
**child.** Greek. *teknon.* See App-108 .
**because that** = inasmuch as.
**well stricken** = advanced.

**it came to pass.** A Hebraism. See note on [Luke 1:5](../../../kjv/luke/1/5) .
**while he executed,** &c. = in (Greek. *en.* App-104 .) executing. Greek. *hierateuo,* to act as a priest. Not peculiar to Biblical Greek, but found often in the Papyri.

**According to** . Greek. *kata.* App-104 .
**his lot was** = it fell to him by lot.
**to burn incense.** Greek. *thumiao.* Occurs only here in N.T. incense. The first recorded use of incense by man began in *disobedience* ([Numbers 16:6](../../../kjv/numbers/16/6) ), and the last ended in *unbelief ([Luke 1:20](../../../kjv/luke/1/20)* *),*
***when he went*** *= going.*
***into.*** *Greek eis.* App-104 .
**the Temple** = The *Naos,* or Shrine; i.e. "the Holy Place". Not
***hieron*** (the Temple courts). See note on [Matthew 23:1](../../../kjv/matthew/23/1) , [Matthew 23:8](../../../kjv/matthew/23/8) .

**praying.** See App-134 .
**at the time** = at the hour. This was the signal.

**appeared.** App-106 . an angel. For the frequent references to angels in Luke, see [Luke 1:26](../../../kjv/luke/1/26) ; [Luke 2:9](../../../kjv/luke/2/9) , [Luke 2:13](../../../kjv/luke/2/13) , [Luke 2:21](../../../kjv/luke/2/21) ; [Luke 12:8](../../../kjv/luke/12/8) ; [Luke 15:10](../../../kjv/luke/15/10) ; [Luke 16:22](../../../kjv/luke/16/22) ; [Luke 22:43](../../../kjv/luke/22/43) ; [Luke 24:4](../../../kjv/luke/24/4) , [Luke 24:23](../../../kjv/luke/24/23) . Also frequently in Acts.
**on** = at. Greek *ek.* App-104 .
**the right side** = the propitious side. Compare [Matthew 25:33](../../../kjv/matthew/25/33) .[Mark 16:5](../../../kjv/mark/16/5) .[John 21:6](../../../kjv/john/21/6) .
**the altar of incense** . See [Exodus 30:1-10](../../../kjv/exodus/30/1-10) ; [Exodus 37:25-28](../../../kjv/exodus/37/25-28) . [1 Kings 7:48](../../../kjv/1-kings/7/48)

**saw.** Greek. *eidon.* App-138 .
**upon** . Greek. *epi.* App-104 . As in [Luke 1:35](../../../kjv/luke/1/35) . Not the same word as in [Luke 1:58](../../../kjv/luke/1/58) .

**unto** = to. Greek. *pros.* App-104 . Not the same word as in [Luke 1:26](../../../kjv/luke/1/26) .
**not.** Greek. *me.* App-105 . As in verses: [Luke 1:20](../../../kjv/luke/1/20) , [Luke 1:30](../../../kjv/luke/1/30) , not as in verses: [Luke 1:20](../../../kjv/luke/1/20) , [Luke 1:22](../../../kjv/luke/1/22) , [Luke 1:34](../../../kjv/luke/1/34) .
**for** = because.
**prayer** = a definite petition.
**is heard** = was heard: i.e. not now, or recently. Evidently the prayer for offspring, which was now no longer offered.
**bear thee** = bring forth to thee.
**John** = Jehovah sheweth favour.

**joy and gladness.** Figure of speech *Hendiadys* ( App-6 ) = joy, yea exultant joy.
**at** = upon[the occasion of]. Greek. *epi.* App-104 ., as in [Luke 1:29](../../../kjv/luke/1/29) .
**birth** = bringing forth. Greek *gennao,* used of the mother. See note on [Matthew 1:2](../../../kjv/matthew/1/2) .

**in the sight of** = before.
See note on "before", [Luke 1:6](../../../kjv/luke/1/6) .
**shall drink neither** = shallin no wise (Greek. *ou me.* App-105 .) drink,
**strong drink** . Greek. *sikera, any* intoxicating drink not from grapes.
**shall be filled.** Verbs of filling take the Genitive of what the person or vessel is filled with. See App-101 . note. Here *pneuma hagion is* in the Genitive case.
**the Holy Ghost** = holy spirit. Greek *pneuma hagion,* or "power from on high". See App-101 .
**from.** Greek *ek.* App-104 . i.e. before birth. Compare [Luke 1:44](../../../kjv/luke/1/44) .

**children** = sons. See App-108 .
**to** = towards. Greek. *epi.* App-104 .
**Lord** . Greek. *kurios.* App-98 .

**go** = goforth.
**the spirit and power.** Figure of speech *Hendiadys* ( App-6 ) = the
**spirit** = yea, the powerful spirit ([Malachi 4:5](../../../kjv/malachi/4/5) ).
**Elias** = Elijah.
**to turn,** &c. Reference to [Malachi 3:1](../../../kjv/malachi/3/1) with [Malachi 4:5](../../../kjv/malachi/4/5) , [Malachi 4:6](../../../kjv/malachi/4/6) .
See App-107 .
**disobedient** = unbelieving. to = in. Greek. *en.* App-104 .
**wisdom** . Greek. *phronesis* (not sophia) = understanding. Occurs only here, and [Ephesians 1:8](../../../kjv/ephesians/1/8) = the product of *Sophia.* See notes on [Job 28:28](../../../kjv/job/28/28) ; [Job 40:4](../../../kjv/job/40/4) .

**Whereby** = According to (Greek. *kata,* as in [Luke 1:9](../../../kjv/luke/1/9) ) what [sign].
**know** = get to know. Greek. *ginosko.* App-182 .
**for I am an old man.** To Zechariah the promise seemed to come too late; to Mary ([Luke 1:34](../../../kjv/luke/1/34) )too early.

**answering said.** See note on [Deuteronomy 1:41](../../../kjv/deuteronomy/1/41) .
**Gabriel** = the mighty man of God. The messanger of the restoration ([Luke 1:26](../../../kjv/luke/1/26) ; [Daniel 8:16](../../../kjv/daniel/8/16) ; [Daniel 9:21](../../../kjv/daniel/9/21) ), as Michael is the messanger of Israel's delieverance from judgement ([Daniel 10:13](../../../kjv/daniel/10/13) , [Daniel 10:21](../../../kjv/daniel/10/21) ; [Daniel 12:1](../../../kjv/daniel/12/1) .[Jude 1:9](../../../kjv/jude/1/9) ; and [Revelation 12:7](../../../kjv/revelation/12/7) ). Probably two of the seven angels of [Revelation 1:4](../../../kjv/revelation/1/4) ; [Revelation 3:1](../../../kjv/revelation/3/1) ; [Revelation 4:5](../../../kjv/revelation/4/5) ; [Revelation 5:6](../../../kjv/revelation/5/6) ; [Revelation 8:2](../../../kjv/revelation/8/2) , [Revelation 8:6](../../../kjv/revelation/8/6) ; [Revelation 15:1](../../../kjv/revelation/15/1) , [Revelation 15:6](../../../kjv/revelation/15/6) , [Revelation 15:7](../../../kjv/revelation/15/7) , [Revelation 15:8](../../../kjv/revelation/15/8) ; [Revelation 16:1](../../../kjv/revelation/16/1) ; [Revelation 17:1](../../../kjv/revelation/17/1) ; [Revelation 21:9](../../../kjv/revelation/21/9) .
**in the presence.** Same as "before", [Luke 1:6](../../../kjv/luke/1/6) .
**am** = was
**shew** = announce.

**behold.** Figure of speech *Asterismos.* App-6 .
**thou shalt be dumb** . The finite Verb and Participle denote continuous silence.
**be performed** = come to pass.
**believest not** = didst not believe. App-150 . Note the Negative.
**not** . Greek. *ou.* App-105 .
**which** = which are of a kind which. Greek. *hoitines,* denoting a class, or kind of words.
**in** = up to. Greek *eis.* App-104 . Marking the process continuing up to the end.

**waited for** = were looking for. The finite Verb and Participle denoting protracted waiting.
**marvelled** . Because such waiting was usually short.

**speak** : i.e. pronounce the usual blessing ([Numbers 6:24](../../../kjv/numbers/6/24) ).
**perceived** = clearly perceived, or recognised. Greek. *epiginosko.* App-132 .
**had seen.** Greek. *horao.* App-133 .
**beckoned** = kept making signs.

**days** = week.
**ministration** = public service. Greek *leitourgia.* Hence Eng. "liturgy".
**to** = unto. Greek. *eis.* App-104 .

**after** . Greek. *meta.* App-104 .
**conceived** . Greek. *sullambano.* A medical word, used in this sense in Luke and in [James 1:15](../../../kjv/james/1/15) . See App-179 .
**hid** = completely secluded. Probably to avoid all possibility of uncleanness, as in [Judges 13:4](../../../kjv/judges/13/4) , [Judges 13:5](../../../kjv/judges/13/5) , [Judges 13:7](../../../kjv/judges/13/7) , = Jdg 13:1214 . Occurs only here in N.T.
**saying** = saying that (Greek. *hoti);* giving the words.

**looked on** . Greek. *epeidon.* App-133 . Occurs only in Luke here, and [Acts 4:29](../../../kjv/acts/4/29) .
**to take away my reproach.** Compare [Genesis 30:23](../../../kjv/genesis/30/23) . [1 Samuel 1:6-10](../../../kjv/1-samuel/1/6-10) . [Hosea 9:14](../../../kjv/hosea/9/14) . Contrast [Luke 23:29](../../../kjv/luke/23/29) .

**the sixth month** . After the vision of Zachariah.
**This** (Compare [Luke 1:36](../../../kjv/luke/1/36) ) is the passage which gives John's age as six months older than the Lord's. See App-179 .
**from** . Greek. *hupo.* App-104 .
**unto** . Greek. *eis.* *App-104* *.* Galilee. One of the four Roman divisions of Palestine, comprising Zebulun, Naphtali, and Asher. Compare [Matthew 4:13](../../../kjv/matthew/4/13) .
**Nazareth.** Now *enNazirah.*
**Aram** . See App-94 . See on [Matthew 2:23](../../../kjv/matthew/2/23) .

**To** . Greek. *pros.* *App-104* *.*
**virgin.** This settles the meaning of the Hebrew *`almah* in [Isaiah 7:14](../../../kjv/isaiah/7/14) . There is no question about the Greek *parthenos.*
**espoused** = betrothed. A year before marriage. See [Matthew 1:18](../../../kjv/matthew/1/18) .
**man** = husband. Greek. *aner.* App-123 .
**Mary** = the Hebrew *Miriam.* [Exodus 15:20](../../../kjv/exodus/15/20) . See App-100 .

**Hail.** See note on [Matthew 26:49](../../../kjv/matthew/26/49)
**thou that art highly favoured** = [thou] having been graced [by God] = endued with grace. Occurs only here, and [Ephesians 1:6](../../../kjv/ephesians/1/6) = accepted through grace. "Grace" does not occur in Matthew or Mark.
**with** = in association with. Greek. *meta.* App-104 . Not the same word as in verses: Luk 30:37 , Luk 30:51 , Luk 30:56 .
**blessed . . . women.** Omitted by T [Tr. ] A WH R. Probably brought here from [Luke 1:42](../../../kjv/luke/1/42) , where it is unquestioned.

**when she saw him.** Omitted by all
**the texts. cast in her mind** = beganto reason, or was reasoning. Imperfect Tense.

**found.** Put by Figure of speech *Synecdoche* (of Species), App-6 , for "received".
**favour** = grace: which is favourthe unworthy, as patience is favour to the obstinate, as mercy is favour to the miserable, as pity is favour to the poor, &c.
**with** = from. Greek. *para.* App-104 .

**thou shalt conceive** : i.e. forthwith conceive. The Tense marks a future action, the beginning of which in relation to future time is past, but the consequences of which still continue.
**and** . Note the Figure of speech *Polysyndeton* in verses: Luk 31:32 , emphasizing each detail. Note the four statements of the angel, combining the four key = texts of the four Gospels shown in the Inter-relation of the Four Gospels:
**Thou shalt . . . bring forth a Son:** "Behold the Man".
**Thou shalt call His name Jesus:** " Behold My Servant".
**He shall be great . . . the Son of the Highest** ([Luke 1:32](../../../kjv/luke/1/32) )
**:** " Behold your God".
**He shall reign,** &c. ([Luke 1:33](../../../kjv/luke/1/33) )
**:** " Behold thy King".
**JESUS.** See note on [Matthew 1:21](../../../kjv/matthew/1/21) and App-48 and App-98 . X.

**He shall be great** , &c. Marks the break in the Dispensations, verses: [Luke 1:32](../../../kjv/luke/1/32) , [Luke 1:33](../../../kjv/luke/1/33) being yet future.
**the Highest** = the Most High. Greek *hupsiatos.* Occurs seven times in Luke ([Luke 1:32](../../../kjv/luke/1/32) , [Luke 1:35](../../../kjv/luke/1/35) , [Luke 1:76](../../../kjv/luke/1/76) ; [Luke 2:14](../../../kjv/luke/2/14) (plural); [Luke 6:35](../../../kjv/luke/6/35) ; [Luke 8:28](../../../kjv/luke/8/28) ; [Luke 19:38](../../../kjv/luke/19/38) (plural); and twice in Acts ([Luke 7:48](../../../kjv/luke/7/48) ; [Luke 16:17](../../../kjv/luke/16/17) ). Else. where, only four times ([Matthew 21:9](../../../kjv/matthew/21/9) (plural) [Mark 5:7](../../../kjv/mark/5/7) ; [Mark 11:10](../../../kjv/mark/11/10) (plural); and [Hebrews 7:1](../../../kjv/hebrews/7/1) ).

**over.** *Greek. epi.* App-104 .
**Jacob.** Put for all the natural seed of the twelve tribes.
**for** = unto. Greek *eis.* App-104 .
**for ever** = unto the ages. See App-151 . More Reading, see [Psalms 45:6](../../../kjv/psalms/45/6) . [Daniel 7:13](../../../kjv/daniel/7/13) , [Daniel 7:14](../../../kjv/daniel/7/14) , [Daniel 7:27](../../../kjv/daniel/7/27) . Mic 4:7 . [1 Corinthians 15:24-26](../../../kjv/1-corinthians/15/24-26) . [Hebrews 1:8](../../../kjv/hebrews/1/8) . [Revelation 11:16](../../../kjv/revelation/11/16) .

**seeing** , &c. = since, &c. Mary's answer shows how she understood the angel's promise. She does not question the *fact,* as Zacharias did ([Luke 1:18](../../../kjv/luke/1/18) ), but only inquires as to the *mode. To* Mary the promise seems too early, to Zacharias too late.
**know** = come to know. Greek. *ginosko.* App-132 .

**shall overshadow.** Compare [Exodus 33:22](../../../kjv/exodus/33/22) .[Mark 9:7](../../../kjv/mark/9/7) .
**therefore** = wherefore.
**that holy Thing.** See Heb 7:26 . [1 Peter 2:22](../../../kjv/1-peter/2/22) , and note on [Matthew 27:4](../../../kjv/matthew/27/4) .
**the Son of God** = God's Son. App-98 .

**cousin** = kinswoman.
**she hath also conceived** = she also hath conceived.

**nothing = not** (Greek. *ou.* App-105 ) any word. Greek. *rhema.* See note on [Mark 9:32](../../../kjv/mark/9/32) .

**Behold** . Greek *idou.* App-133 .
**handmaid** = bondmaid.
**word.** See note on [Luke 1:37](../../../kjv/luke/1/37) . Same word.

**entered.** A detail, to emphasize the fact, by which she recognized the truth of the sign of [Luke 1:36](../../../kjv/luke/1/36) .

**leaped.** Greek. *skirtao.* Only used in N.T. here, [Luke 1:44](../../../kjv/luke/1/44) , and [Luke 6:23](../../../kjv/luke/6/23) . Compare [Genesis 25:22](../../../kjv/genesis/25/22) . Septuagint has the same word.

**spake** out = cried out. Greek. *anaphoneo* . Occurs only here. A medical word. See [Colossians 4:14](../../../kjv/colossians/4/14) .

**to.** Greek. *pros.* App-104 .

**lo.** Figure of speech *Asterismos.* App-6 .
**sounded in** = came into.
**for joy** = in (Greek. *en.* App-104 .) exultation.

**blessed** = happy. Not the same word as in [Luke 1:42](../../../kjv/luke/1/42) .
**performance** = fulfilment. from. Greek *para.* App-104 .

**Mary.** From a common practice of transcribers in replacing a pronoun by the corresponding proper noun, or name, some have thought that this hymn is a continuation of Elisabeth's words. And the Structure favours this idea. But there is no MS. evidence for it.
**My soul** = Imyself. For emphasis. See App-110 .

**my spirit.** See App-101 .
**rejoiced** = exulted.
**in.** Greek. *epi.* App-104 .
**God my Saviour.** Note the Article = the God [Who is] the Saviour [of me]. See Septuagint Deu 82:15 .[Psalms 24:6](../../../kjv/psalms/24/6); [Psalms 24:6](../../../kjv/psalms/24/6)
**;** Luk 25:5 ; Luk 95:1 .

**regarded** = looked *(Greek. epiblepo.* App-133 .)
**upon** (Greek. *epi.* App-104 .) See [James 2:3](../../../kjv/james/2/3) , and compare [1 Samuel 1:11](../../../kjv/1-samuel/1/11) .[Psalms 33:14](../../../kjv/psalms/33/14) ; [Psalms 119:132](../../../kjv/psalms/119/132) (Septuagint).

**He That is mighty** = the Mighty One.
**His name.** See note on [Psalms 20:1](../../../kjv/psalms/20/1) .

**mercy** = pity. Greek. eleos. See verses: [Luke 1:54](../../../kjv/luke/1/54) , [Luke 1:58](../../../kjv/luke/1/58) , [Luke 1:72](../../../kjv/luke/1/72) , Luk 54:78 . Not the same word as in [Luke 1:30](../../../kjv/luke/1/30) .
**fear** = reverence.
**from generation,** &c. = unto (Greek. *eis.* App-104 .) generations of generations.

**with.** Greek. *en.* App-104 .
**His arm.** Figure of speech *Anthrapopatheia.* App-6 . Compare [Isaiah 52:10](../../../kjv/isaiah/52/10) ; [Isaiah 59:1](../../../kjv/isaiah/59/1) , [Isaiah 59:16](../../../kjv/isaiah/59/16) .

**put down the mighty.** Amaziah ([2 Kings 14:10](../../../kjv/2-kings/14/10) ); Uzziah ([2 Chronicles 26:16](../../../kjv/2-chronicles/26/16) ); Nebuchadnezzar ([Daniel 5:20](../../../kjv/daniel/5/20) ); Belshazzar ([Daniel 5:23](../../../kjv/daniel/5/23) ; [Daniel 5:30](../../../kjv/daniel/5/30) ).
**seats** = thrones.
**them of low degree** = the lowly.

**holpen** = laid hold of [for help], or taken by the hand. Compare [Isaiah 41:8](../../../kjv/isaiah/41/8) , [Isaiah 41:9](../../../kjv/isaiah/41/9) .
**in remembrance** = [in order] to remember.

**As** = according as.
**our fathers.** Compare [Micah 7:20](../../../kjv/micah/7/20) . [Galatians 1:3](../../../kjv/galatians/1/3) , [Galatians 1:16](../../../kjv/galatians/1/16) . [Acts 2:39](../../../kjv/acts/2/39) .
**for ever** = unto the age. See App-151 . a.

**with** = in fellowship with. Greek. *sun.* App-104 . Not the same word as in verses: [Luke 1:28](../../../kjv/luke/1/28) , [Luke 1:30](../../../kjv/luke/1/30) , [Luke 1:37](../../../kjv/luke/1/37) , Luk 28:39 , Luk 28:61 , Luk 28:66 .
**returned** = returned back. Greek *hupostrepho.* Almost peculiar to Luke. Oct:. only in [Mark 14:40](../../../kjv/mark/14/40) . [Galatians 1:1](../../../kjv/galatians/1/1) , [Galatians 1:17](../../../kjv/galatians/1/17) . [Hebrews 7:1](../../../kjv/hebrews/7/1) . outside Luke and Acts.

**full time** = fulfilled time.
**and.** Note the Figure of speech *Polysyndeton* ( App-6 ) throughout the passage verses: [Luke 1:57-67](../../../kjv/luke/1/57-67) , eighteen "ands".
**brought forth.** Greek *gennao.* Correctly rendered here, of the mother. Used of the father it = beget. See note on [Matthew 1:2](../../../kjv/matthew/1/2) .

**shewed great mercy** = magnified His mercy. A Hebraism. Compare [Genesis 19:19](../../../kjv/genesis/19/19) . [2 Samuel 22:51](../../../kjv/2-samuel/22/51) , Septuagint.
**upon** = with. Greek *meta.* App-104 . Not the same word as in verses: [Luke 1:12](../../../kjv/luke/1/12) , [Luke 1:35](../../../kjv/luke/1/35) .

**on** = in. Greek. *en.* App-104 . Not the same word as in [Luke 1:65](../../../kjv/luke/1/65) .
**on the eighth day.** [Genesis 17:12](../../../kjv/genesis/17/12) .[Leviticus 12:3](../../../kjv/leviticus/12/3) .[Philippians 1:3](../../../kjv/philippians/1/3) , [Philippians 1:5](../../../kjv/philippians/1/5) .
**child** . Greek. *paidion.* App-108 .
**they called** . Imperf. Tense = were for calling,
**after** . Greek. *epi.* App-104 . Not the same word as in [Luke 1:24](../../../kjv/luke/1/24) .

**Not so** = No. Greek. *ouchi.* App-105 .

**There is** = That there is.
**of** = among. Greek *en.* App-104 .
**that is** = who is.

**made signs.** Imperf. Tense = were consulting him by signs; i.e. while the colloquy was going on,
**would** = wished to. Greek. *thelo.* App-102 .

**writing table** = writing tablet Table was used for tablet in 1611. Used by medical writers in Luke's day.
**wrote, saying.** A Hebraism. Compare [2 Kings 10:6](../../../kjv/2-kings/10/6) .
**"John"** = the grace of Jehovah, was thus the first written word of that dispensation.

**immediately** = at once. Greek *parachrema.* Occurs nineteen times. All in Luke or Acts, except [Matthew 21:19](../../../kjv/matthew/21/19) , [Matthew 21:20](../../../kjv/matthew/21/20) . A medical word (see [Colossians 4:14](../../../kjv/colossians/4/14) ), used thirteen times in connection with disease or healing. Rendered "straightway "in [Luke 8:55](../../../kjv/luke/8/55) .[Acts 5:10](../../../kjv/acts/5/10) .
**spake** = began to speak. Imperf. Tense.

**on** = upon. Greek. *epi.* App-104 .
**sayings.** Greek. Plural of *rhema.* See note on [Mark 9:32](../../../kjv/mark/9/32) .
**were noised abroad** = were talked of.
**throughout all** = in (Greek. *en.* App-104 .) the whole.

**that heard.** The 1611 edition of the Authorized Version reads "that had heard".

**Blessed** . Hence the name "Benedictus" given to Zacharias's prophecy.
**God** = the God.
**visited** = lookedon. Not the same word as in [Luke 1:48](../../../kjv/luke/1/48) . See App-133 .
**redeemed** = wrought a ransom for. Compare [Titus 2:14](../../../kjv/titus/2/14) .

**an horn** ***of*** **salvation.** A Hebraism. See [Psalms 132:17](../../../kjv/psalms/132/17) . [1 Samuel 2:1](../../../kjv/1-samuel/2/1) , [1 Samuel 2:10](../../../kjv/1-samuel/2/10) . [Ezekiel 29:21](../../../kjv/ezekiel/29/21) .
**His servant David.** See [Psalms 132:10](../../../kjv/psalms/132/10) .

**by** = through.
**Greek.** ***dia.*** App-104 .[Luke 1:1](../../../kjv/luke/1/1) .
**since the world began** = from [the] age i.e. of old. See App-151 .

**to** = with. Greek *meta.* App-104 .

**The oath,** &c. See [Genesis 12:3](../../../kjv/genesis/12/3) ; [Genesis 17:4](../../../kjv/genesis/17/4) ; [Genesis 22:16](../../../kjv/genesis/22/16) , [Genesis 22:17](../../../kjv/genesis/22/17) .

**out of** *=* from. Greek. *ek.* App-104 .
**hand.** The 1611 edition of the Authorized Version reads "hands". serve: or worship.

**holiness.** Toward God. righteousness. Toward men. Compare [1 Thessalonians 2:10](../../../kjv/1-thessalonians/2/10) . [Ephesians 4:24](../../../kjv/ephesians/4/24) .

**before** . Greek. *pro.* App-104 .

**knowledge.** Greek. *gnosis.* App-132 .
**by** = for. Greek. *en.* App-104 .

**Through** = On account of. Greek *dia.* App-104 .[Luke 1:2](../../../kjv/luke/1/2) .
**tender mercy** = bowels of compassion. Figure of speech *Anthropopatheia* ( App-6 ).
**whereby** = in (Greek. *en.* App-104 .) which.
**dayspring** . Greek. *anatole.* Hebrew. *zemach* = branch (see page 1304), is rendered *anatole* in [Jeremiah 23:6](../../../kjv/jeremiah/23/6) and [Zechariah 3:8](../../../kjv/zechariah/3/8) , because of its springing up. Both meanings (branch and light) are here combined. Compare [Ezekiel 16:7](../../../kjv/ezekiel/16/7) ; [Ezekiel 17:10](../../../kjv/ezekiel/17/10) .
**on high.** Greek. *hupsos.* Occurs five more times: [Luke 24:49](../../../kjv/luke/24/49) . [Ephesians 3:18](../../../kjv/ephesians/3/18) ; [Ephesians 4:8](../../../kjv/ephesians/4/8) . [James 1:9](../../../kjv/james/1/9) . [Revelation 21:16](../../../kjv/revelation/21/16) .

**give light to** = shine upon.
**the shadow** ***of*** **death.** A Hebraism. *Zalmaveth.* [Job 10:21](../../../kjv/job/10/21) ; [Job 38:17](../../../kjv/job/38/17) . [Psalms 23:4](../../../kjv/psalms/23/4) ; [Psalms 107:10](../../../kjv/psalms/107/10) . [Isaiah 9:2](../../../kjv/isaiah/9/2) .[Matthew 4:16](../../../kjv/matthew/4/16) , &c.
**guide** = direct. Wycliffe has "dress", through the O. French *dresser =* to arrange, still preserved as an English military term.

**waxed strong** = grew and was strengthened. spirit. Greek. *pneuma.* See App-101 .
**the deserts.** The article. indicating a well-known part.
**shewing** = public or official inauguration. Greek. *anadeixis.* Only occurs here. The verb *anadeiknumi* occurs [Luke 10:1](../../../kjv/luke/10/1) . See note there.

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