Luke 1:13 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Bible Comments

unto. to. Greek. pros. App-104. Not the same word as in Luke 1:26.

not. Greek. me. App-105. As in verses: Luke 1:20; Luke 1:30, not as in verses: Luke 1:20; Luke 1:22; 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.

Luke 1:13

13 But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John.