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For my words will certainly be fulfilled at the proper time.” <a href="/esv/luke/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> And behold, you will be silent and unable to speak until the day that these things take place, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled in their time.” <a href="/bsb/luke/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And now you will be silent and unable to speak until the day this comes to pass, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled at their proper time.” <a href="/blb/luke/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And behold, you will be silent, and not able to speak until that day these things shall take place, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled in their season." <a href="/kjv/luke/1.htm">King James Bible</a> And, behold, thou shalt be dumb, and not able to speak, until the day that these things shall be performed, because thou believest not my words, which shall be fulfilled in their season. <a href="/nkjv/luke/1.htm">New King James Version</a> But behold, you will be mute and not able to speak until the day these things take place, because you did not believe my words which will be fulfilled in their own time.” <a href="/nasb_/luke/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And behold, you will be silent and unable to speak until the day when these things take place, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled at their proper time.” <a href="/nasb/luke/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220And behold, you shall be silent and unable to speak until the day when these things take place, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled in their proper time.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/luke/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And behold, you shall be silent and unable to speak until the day when these things take place, because you did not believe my words, which shall be fulfilled in their proper time.” <a href="/lsb/luke/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And behold, you shall be silent and unable to speak until the day when these things take place, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled in their proper time.” <a href="/amp/luke/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Listen carefully, you will be continually silent and unable to speak until the day when these things take place, because you did not believe what I told you; but my words will be fulfilled at their proper time.” <a href="/csb/luke/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Now listen. You will become silent and unable to speak until the day these things take place, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled in their proper time.” <a href="/hcsb/luke/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Now listen! You will become silent and unable to speak until the day these things take place, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled in their proper time.&#8221 <a href="/asv/luke/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> And behold, thou shalt be silent and not able to speak, until the day that these things shall come to pass, because thou believedst not my words, which shall be fulfilled in their season. <a href="/cev/luke/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> You have not believed what I have said. So you will not be able to say a thing until all this happens. But everything will take place when it is supposed to." <a href="/erv/luke/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> And behold, thou shalt be silent and not able to speak, until the day that these things shall come to pass, because thou believedst not my words, which shall be fulfilled in their season. <a href="/gwt/luke/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> But because you didn't believe what I said, you will be unable to talk until the day this happens. Everything will come true at the right time." <a href="/gnt/luke/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> But you have not believed my message, which will come true at the right time. Because you have not believed, you will be unable to speak; you will remain silent until the day my promise to you comes true." <a href="/isv/luke/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> But because you did not believe my announcement, which will be fulfilled at its proper time, you will become silent and unable to speak until the day this happens." <a href="/msb/luke/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And now you will be silent and unable to speak until the day this comes to pass, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled at their proper time.? <a href="/net/luke/1.htm">NET Bible</a> And now, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled in their time, you will be silent, unable to speak, until the day these things take place." <a href="/nheb/luke/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And look, you will be silent and not able to speak, until the day that these things will happen, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled in their proper time." <a href="/wbt/luke/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And behold, thou shalt be dumb, and not able to speak, until the day that these things shall be performed, because thou believest not my words which shall be fulfilled in their season. <a href="/wey/luke/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And now you will be dumb and unable to speak until the day when this has taken place; because you did not believe my words--words which will be fulfilled at their appointed time." <a href="/web/luke/1.htm">World English Bible</a> Behold, you will be silent and not able to speak until the day that these things will happen, because you didn’t believe my words, which will be fulfilled in their proper time.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and behold, you will be silent, and not able to speak, until the day that these things will come to pass, because you did not believe my words that will be fulfilled in their season.” <a href="/blb/luke/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And behold, you will be silent, and not able to speak until that day these things shall take place, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled in their season." <a href="/ylt/luke/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and lo, thou shalt be silent, and not able to speak, till the day that these things shall come to pass, because thou didst not believe my words, that shall be fulfilled in their season.' <a href="/slt/luke/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And, behold, thou shalt be silent, and not able to speak, till the day in which these things shall be, because thou didst not believe my words, which shall be completed in their time.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And behold, thou shalt be dumb, and shalt not be able to speak until the day wherein these things shall come to pass, because thou hast not believed my words, which shall be fulfilled in their time. <a href="/cpdv/luke/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And behold, you will be silent and unable to speak, until the day on which these things shall be, because you have not believed my words, which will be fulfilled in their time.” <a href="/nabre/luke/1.htm">New American Bible</a> But now you will be speechless and unable to talk until the day these things take place, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled at their proper time.” <a href="/nrsvce/luke/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But now, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled in their time, you will become mute, unable to speak, until the day these things occur.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> From henceforth you will be dumb, and not able to speak, till the day these things happen, because you did not believe these my words which are to be fulfilled in their time. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “Henceforth, you will be dumb, and you will not be able to speak until the day that these things will occur, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled in their time.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And behold, you shall be dumb and not able to speak, till the day in which these things shall take place, because you did not believe my words, which shall be fulfilled in their proper time. <a href="/godbey/luke/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And behold thou shalt be dumb and unable to speak, unto the day upon which these things may take place; because thou didst not believe my words, which shall be fulfilled in their time. <a href="/haweis/luke/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And behold, thou shalt be dumb, and unable to speak, until that day when these things shall come to pass, because thou hast not believed my words, which shall be fulfilled at their exact time.<CM> <a href="/mace/luke/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> you shall now become dumb and not recover your speech, till the very day when these things shall happen; because you distrusted my words, which in due time shall have their effect. <a href="/wey/luke/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And now you will be dumb and unable to speak until the day when this has taken place; because you did not believe my words--words which will be fulfilled at their appointed time." <a href="/worrell/luke/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, behold, you shall be silent, and not able to speak, until the day that these things shall come to pass; because you did not believe my words, which shall be fulfilled in their season." <a href="/worsley/luke/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> and now shalt thou be dumb, and not able to speak, until the day that these things shall come to pass; because thou believedst not my words, which shall be fulfilled at their season. <a href="/parallel/luke/1-20.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=167" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/1.htm">Gabriel Foretells John's Birth</a> …19“I am Gabriel,” replied the angel. “I stand in the presence of God, and I have been sent to speak to you and to bring you this good news. 20<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/2400.htm" title="2400: idou (V-AMA-2S) -- See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo!">now</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: esē (V-FIM-2S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">you will be</a> <a href="/greek/4623.htm" title="4623: siōpōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- To keep silence, be silent, either voluntarily or involuntarily. From siope; to be dumb; figuratively, to be calm.">silent</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether."></a> <a href="/greek/1410.htm" title="1410: dynamenos (V-PPM/P-NMS) -- (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible.">unable</a> <a href="/greek/2980.htm" title="2980: lalēsai (V-ANA) -- A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words.">to speak</a> <a href="/greek/891.htm" title="891: achri (Prep) -- As far as, up to, until, during. Or achris akh'-rece; akin to akron; until or up to.">until</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hēs (RelPro-GFS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">the</a> <a href="/greek/2250.htm" title="2250: hēmeras (N-GFS) -- A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. ">day</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: tauta (DPro-NNP) -- This; he, she, it. ">this</a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: genētai (V-ASM-3S) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">comes to pass,</a> <a href="/greek/473.htm" title="473: anth’ (Prep) -- A primary particle; opposite, i.e. Instead or because of.">because</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hōn (RelPro-GNP) -- Who, which, what, that. "></a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/4100.htm" title="4100: episteusas (V-AIA-2S) -- From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust.">you did not believe</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: mou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">my</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3056.htm" title="3056: logois (N-DMP) -- From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression.">words,</a> <a href="/greek/3748.htm" title="3748: hoitines (RelPro-NMP) -- Whosoever, whichsoever, whatsoever. ">which</a> <a href="/greek/4137.htm" title="4137: plērōthēsontai (V-FIP-3P) -- From pleres; to make replete, i.e. to cram, level up, or to furnish, satisfy, execute, finish, verify, etc.">will be fulfilled</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">at</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autōn (PPro-GM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">their</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2540.htm" title="2540: kairon (N-AMS) -- Fitting season, season, opportunity, occasion, time. Of uncertain affinity; an occasion, i.e. Set or proper time.">proper time.”</a> 21Meanwhile, the people were waiting for Zechariah and wondering why he took so long in the temple.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/numbers/20-12.htm">Numbers 20:12</a> But the LORD said to Moses and Aaron, “Because you did not trust Me to show My holiness in the sight of the Israelites, you will not bring this assembly into the land that I have given them.” <a href="/ezekiel/3-26.htm">Ezekiel 3:26</a> I will make your tongue stick to the roof of your mouth, and you will be silent and unable to rebuke them, though they are a rebellious house. <a href="/daniel/10-15.htm">Daniel 10:15</a> While he was speaking these words to me, I set my face toward the ground and became speechless. <a href="/exodus/4-11.htm">Exodus 4:11</a> And the LORD said to him, “Who gave man his mouth? Or who makes the mute or the deaf, the sighted or the blind? Is it not I, the LORD? <a href="/isaiah/6-9.htm">Isaiah 6:9-10</a> And He replied: “Go and tell this people, ‘Be ever hearing, but never understanding; be ever seeing, but never perceiving.’ / Make the hearts of this people calloused; deafen their ears and close their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn and be healed.” <a href="/2_kings/7-2.htm">2 Kings 7:2</a> But the officer on whose arm the king leaned answered the man of God, “Look, even if the LORD were to make windows in heaven, could this really happen?” “You will see it with your own eyes,” replied Elisha, “but you will not eat any of it.” <a href="/2_kings/7-19.htm">2 Kings 7:19</a> And the officer had answered the man of God, “Look, even if the LORD were to make windows in heaven, could this really happen?” So Elisha had replied, “You will see it with your own eyes, but you will not eat any of it!” <a href="/genesis/18-10.htm">Genesis 18:10-15</a> Then the LORD said, “I will surely return to you at this time next year, and your wife Sarah will have a son!” Now Sarah was behind him, listening at the entrance to the tent. / And Abraham and Sarah were already old and well along in years; Sarah had passed the age of childbearing. / So she laughed to herself, saying, “After I am worn out and my master is old, will I now have this pleasure?” ... <a href="/habakkuk/2-3.htm">Habakkuk 2:3</a> For the vision awaits an appointed time; it testifies of the end and does not lie. Though it lingers, wait for it, since it will surely come and will not delay. <a href="/1_samuel/2-3.htm">1 Samuel 2:3</a> Do not boast so proudly, or let arrogance come from your mouth, for the LORD is a God who knows, and by Him actions are weighed. <a href="/matthew/12-36.htm">Matthew 12:36</a> But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. <a href="/mark/9-19.htm">Mark 9:19</a> “O unbelieving generation!” Jesus replied. “How long must I remain with you? How long must I put up with you? Bring the boy to Me.” <a href="/john/12-39.htm">John 12:39-40</a> For this reason they were unable to believe. For again, Isaiah says: / “He has blinded their eyes and hardened their hearts, so that they cannot see with their eyes, and understand with their hearts, and turn, and I would heal them.” <a href="/acts/13-41.htm">Acts 13:41</a> ‘Look, you scoffers, wonder and perish! For I am doing a work in your days that you would never believe, even if someone told you.’” <a href="/romans/3-3.htm">Romans 3:3</a> What if some did not have faith? Will their lack of faith nullify God’s faithfulness?</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And, behold, you shall be dumb, and not able to speak, until the day that these things shall be performed, because you believe not my words, which shall be fulfilled in their season.thou shalt.<a href="/luke/1-22.htm">Luke 1:22,62,63</a> 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… <a href="/exodus/4-11.htm">Exodus 4:11</a> And the LORD said unto him, Who hath made man's mouth? or who maketh the dumb, or deaf, or the seeing, or the blind? have not I the LORD?<a href="/ezekiel/3-26.htm">Ezekiel 3:26</a> And I will make thy tongue cleave to the roof of thy mouth, that thou shalt be dumb, and shalt not be to them a reprover: for they are a rebellious house.dumb.because.<a href="/luke/1-45.htm">Luke 1:45</a> And blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord.<a href="/genesis/18-10.htm">Genesis 18:10-15</a> And he said, I will certainly return unto thee according to the time of life; and, lo, Sarah thy wife shall have a son. And Sarah heard it in the tent door, which was behind him… <a href="/numbers/20-12.htm">Numbers 20:12</a> And the LORD spake unto Moses and Aaron, Because ye believed me not, to sanctify me in the eyes of the children of Israel, therefore ye shall not bring this congregation into the land which I have given them.which.<a href="/romans/3-3.htm">Romans 3:3</a> For what if some did not believe? shall their unbelief make the faith of God without effect?<a href="/2_timothy/2-13.htm">2 Timothy 2:13</a> If we believe not, yet he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself.<a href="/titus/1-2.htm">Titus 1:2</a> In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began;<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/15-31.htm">Able</a> <a href="/luke/1-8.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/mark/16-17.htm">Believe</a> <a href="/luke/1-1.htm">Believed</a> <a href="/james/2-19.htm">Believest</a> <a href="/mark/9-25.htm">Dumb</a> <a href="/mark/7-13.htm">Effect</a> <a href="/mark/16-17.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/luke/1-8.htm">Fulfilled</a> <a href="/matthew/13-21.htm">Happens</a> <a href="/mark/12-1.htm">Language</a> <a href="/mark/6-2.htm">Performed</a> <a href="/matthew/21-41.htm">Proper</a> <a href="/luke/1-11.htm">Right</a> <a href="/mark/12-2.htm">Season</a> <a href="/mark/14-61.htm">Silent</a> <a href="/luke/1-19.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/luke/1-10.htm">Time</a> <a href="/mark/9-28.htm">Unable</a> <a href="/mark/15-37.htm">Voice</a> <a href="/mark/14-49.htm">True.</a> <a href="/luke/1-19.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/1-22.htm">Able</a> <a href="/luke/2-22.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/luke/1-45.htm">Believe</a> <a href="/luke/1-45.htm">Believed</a> <a href="/john/1-50.htm">Believest</a> <a href="/luke/1-22.htm">Dumb</a> <a href="/luke/18-1.htm">Effect</a> <a href="/luke/1-45.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/luke/1-23.htm">Fulfilled</a> <a href="/luke/12-54.htm">Happens</a> <a href="/luke/4-37.htm">Language</a> <a href="/luke/1-51.htm">Performed</a> <a href="/luke/2-3.htm">Proper</a> <a href="/luke/2-49.htm">Right</a> <a href="/luke/4-13.htm">Season</a> <a href="/luke/4-35.htm">Silent</a> <a href="/luke/1-22.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/luke/1-21.htm">Time</a> <a href="/luke/1-22.htm">Unable</a> <a href="/luke/1-41.htm">Voice</a> <a href="/luke/4-21.htm">True.</a> <a href="/luke/1-29.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 1</div>1. <a href="/luke/1-1.htm">The preface of Luke to his whole gospel.</a> 5. <a href="/luke/1-5.htm">The conception of John the Baptist;</a> 26. <a href="/luke/1-26.htm">and of Jesus.</a> 39. <a href="/luke/1-39.htm">The prophecy of Elisabeth and of Mary, concerning Jesus.</a> 57. <a href="/luke/1-57.htm">The nativity and circumcision of John.</a> 67. <a href="/luke/1-67.htm">The prophecy of Zachariah, both of Jesus,</a> 76. <a href="/luke/1-76.htm">and of John.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>And now you will be silent and unable to speak This phrase indicates a divine judgment and sign given to Zechariah, the father of John the Baptist. The silence serves as both a punishment for disbelief and a sign of the truth of the angel Gabriel's message. In biblical times, being unable to speak was often seen as a sign of divine intervention. This mirrors other instances in Scripture where God uses physical conditions to convey a message, such as the blindness of Saul (<a href="/acts/9-8.htm">Acts 9:8-9</a>) before his conversion to Paul.until the day this comes to pass This specifies the duration of Zechariah's muteness, linking it directly to the fulfillment of the prophecy concerning the birth of John the Baptist. It underscores the certainty of God's promises and the importance of faith. The temporary nature of the punishment also highlights God's mercy and the restoration that follows obedience and fulfillment of His word.because you did not believe my words This phrase highlights the reason for Zechariah's punishment: his lack of faith. In the context of Jewish tradition, faith in God's promises was paramount, as seen in the stories of Abraham and Moses. Zechariah's doubt contrasts with Mary's faith later in the chapter (<a href="/luke/1-38.htm">Luke 1:38</a>), emphasizing the importance of trust in God's plan. This disbelief is significant given Zechariah's role as a priest, who was expected to have a deep faith in God's power and promises.which will be fulfilled at their proper time. This assures the fulfillment of God's promises, emphasizing divine timing. The phrase reflects the biblical theme that God's plans unfold according to His perfect schedule, as seen in <a href="/ecclesiastes/3.htm">Ecclesiastes 3:1</a>. It reassures believers that, despite human doubt, God's word is reliable and will come to pass. This also connects to the broader narrative of salvation history, where God's timing is crucial, such as the coming of Jesus Christ "in the fullness of time" (<a href="/galatians/4-4.htm">Galatians 4:4</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/z/zechariah.htm">Zechariah</a> A priest serving in the temple, Zechariah is the father of John the Baptist. He is visited by the angel Gabriel while performing his priestly duties. 2. <a href="/topical/g/gabriel.htm">Gabriel</a> An angel of the Lord who delivers God's message to Zechariah, announcing the birth of John the Baptist. 3. <a href="/topical/t/temple_in_jerusalem.htm">Temple in Jerusalem</a> The holy place where Zechariah is serving when he receives the angelic visitation. 4. <a href="/topical/j/john_the_baptist.htm">John the Baptist</a> The son of Zechariah and Elizabeth, who will prepare the way for Jesus Christ. 5. <a href="/topical/e/elizabeth.htm">Elizabeth</a> Zechariah's wife, who is barren but will miraculously conceive John the Baptist.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_doubt.htm">The Consequences of Doubt</a> Zechariah's inability to speak serves as a tangible consequence of his doubt. This teaches us that disbelief can hinder our ability to fully participate in God's work. <a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_to_his_promises.htm">God's Faithfulness to His Promises</a> Despite Zechariah's doubt, God's promise is fulfilled. This reassures us that God's plans are not thwarted by human disbelief. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_faith.htm">The Importance of Faith</a> Faith is crucial in our walk with God. Zechariah's account encourages us to trust in God's word, even when circumstances seem impossible. <a href="/topical/d/divine_timing.htm">Divine Timing</a> The phrase "at their proper time" reminds us that God's timing is perfect. We are encouraged to be patient and trust in His schedule. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_silence_in_spiritual_growth.htm">The Role of Silence in Spiritual Growth</a> Zechariah's silence can be seen as a period of reflection and growth. Sometimes, stepping back and listening can deepen our faith and understanding.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 1</a> <a href="/q/how_does_hell_appear.htm">How does hell appear?</a> <a href="/q/does_ezekiel's_muteness_fit_medical_facts.htm">In Ezekiel 3:24–26, can the sudden and temporary muteness be explained naturally or does it conflict with known medical facts? </a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_gospel_of_jesus'_wife.htm">What role does silence play in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_john_the_baptist's_role.htm">Who was John the Baptist and what was his role?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(20) Behold, thou shalt be dumb.--The question was answered, the demand for a sign granted, but the demand had implied a want of faith, and therefore the sign took the form of a penalty. The vision and the words of the angel, harmonising as they did with all Zechariah's previous convictions, ought to have been enough for him. <a href="/commentaries/luke/1-20.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>And καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. now ἰδοὺ (idou) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2400.htm">Strong's 2400: </a> See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo! you will be ἔσῃ (esē) Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. silent σιωπῶν (siōpōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4623.htm">Strong's 4623: </a> To keep silence, be silent, either voluntarily or involuntarily. From siope; to be dumb; figuratively, to be calm. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. unable δυνάμενος (dynamenos) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1410.htm">Strong's 1410: </a> (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible. to speak λαλῆσαι (lalēsai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_2980.htm">Strong's 2980: </a> A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words. until ἄχρι (achri) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_891.htm">Strong's 891: </a> As far as, up to, until, during. Or achris akh'-rece; akin to akron; until or up to. the ἧς (hēs) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. day ἡμέρας (hēmeras) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2250.htm">Strong's 2250: </a> A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. [this] ταῦτα (tauta) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. comes to pass, γένηται (genētai) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. because ἀνθ’ (anth’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_473.htm">Strong's 473: </a> A primary particle; opposite, i.e. Instead or because of. you did not believe ἐπίστευσας (episteusas) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4100.htm">Strong's 4100: </a> From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust. my μου (mou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. words, λόγοις (logois) Noun - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3056.htm">Strong's 3056: </a> From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. which οἵτινες (hoitines) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3748.htm">Strong's 3748: </a> Whosoever, whichsoever, whatsoever. will be fulfilled πληρωθήσονται (plērōthēsontai) Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4137.htm">Strong's 4137: </a> From pleres; to make replete, i.e. to cram, level up, or to furnish, satisfy, execute, finish, verify, etc. at εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. their αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. proper time.? καιρὸν (kairon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2540.htm">Strong's 2540: </a> Fitting season, season, opportunity, occasion, time. 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