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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/luke/1.htm">New International Version</a> Immediately his mouth was opened and his tongue set free, and he began to speak, praising God. <a href="/nlt/luke/1.htm">New Living Translation</a> Instantly Zechariah could speak again, and he began praising God. <a href="/esv/luke/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> And immediately his mouth was opened and his tongue loosed, and he spoke, blessing God. <a href="/bsb/luke/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Immediately Zechariah’s mouth was opened and his tongue was released, and he began to speak, praising God. <a href="/blb/luke/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue, and he was speaking, blessing God. <a href="/kjv/luke/1.htm">King James Bible</a> And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue loosed, and he spake, and praised God. <a href="/nkjv/luke/1.htm">New King James Version</a> Immediately his mouth was opened and his tongue loosed, and he spoke, praising God. <a href="/nasb_/luke/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And at once his mouth was opened and his tongue freed, and he began speaking in praise of God. <a href="/nasb/luke/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> And at once his mouth was opened and his tongue loosed, and he began to speak in praise of God. <a href="/nasb77/luke/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And at once his mouth was opened and his tongue loosed, and he began to speak in praise of God. <a href="/lsb/luke/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And at once his mouth was opened and his tongue loosed, and he began to speak, blessing God. <a href="/amp/luke/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> At once Zacharias’ mouth was opened and his tongue freed, and he began speaking, praising and blessing and thanking God. <a href="/csb/luke/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Immediately his mouth was opened and his tongue set free, and he began to speak, praising God. <a href="/hcsb/luke/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Immediately his mouth was opened and his tongue set free, and he began to speak, praising God. <a href="/asv/luke/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue loosed, and he spake, blessing God. <a href="/cev/luke/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> At once, Zechariah started speaking and praising God. <a href="/erv/luke/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue loosed, and he spake, blessing God. <a href="/gwt/luke/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Suddenly, Zechariah was able to speak, and he began to praise God. <a href="/gnt/luke/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> At that moment Zechariah was able to speak again, and he started praising God. <a href="/isv/luke/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> Suddenly, Zechariah could open his mouth, his tongue was set free, and he began to speak and to praise God. <a href="/msb/luke/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Immediately Zechariah?s mouth was opened and his tongue was released, and he began to speak, praising God. <a href="/net/luke/1.htm">NET Bible</a> Immediately Zechariah's mouth was opened and his tongue released, and he spoke, blessing God. <a href="/nheb/luke/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> His mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue freed, and he spoke, blessing God. <a href="/wbt/luke/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue loosed, and he spoke, and praised God. <a href="/wey/luke/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Instantly his mouth and his tongue were set free, and he began to speak and bless God. <a href="/web/luke/1.htm">World English Bible</a> His mouth was opened immediately and his tongue freed, and he spoke, blessing God. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue, and he was speaking, praising God. <a href="/blb/luke/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue, and he was speaking, blessing God. <a href="/ylt/luke/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and his mouth was opened presently, and his tongue, and he was speaking, praising God. <a href="/slt/luke/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And his month was opened immediately, and his tongue, and he spake, praising God.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And immediately his mouth was opened, and his tongue loosed, and he spoke, blessing God. <a href="/cpdv/luke/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then, at once, his mouth was opened, and his tongue loosened, and he spoke, blessing God. <a href="/nabre/luke/1.htm">New American Bible</a> Immediately his mouth was opened, his tongue freed, and he spoke blessing God. <a href="/nrsvce/luke/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Immediately his mouth was opened and his tongue freed, and he began to speak, praising God.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And immediately his mouth and his tongue were opened, and he spoke and blessed God. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And at once his mouth was opened, and his tongue, and he spoke and blessed God.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And immediately his mouth was opened, and his tongue was loosed, and he spoke, and praised God. <a href="/godbey/luke/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And all marveled. And his mouth immediately opened and his tongue loosed, and he continued to speak, praising God. <a href="/haweis/luke/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Instantly then his mouth was opened, and his tongue loosed, and he burst out in praises to God. <a href="/mace/luke/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> immediately he had the use of his speech: and he uttered himself in praises to God. <a href="/wey/luke/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Instantly his mouth and his tongue were set free, and he began to speak and bless God. <a href="/worrell/luke/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And his mouth was instantly opened, and his tongue loosed, and he was speaking, blessing God. <a href="/worsley/luke/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue loosed, and he spake and praised God. <a href="/parallel/luke/1-64.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=481" 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">The Birth of John the Baptist</a> …63Zechariah asked for a tablet and wrote, “His name is John.” And they were all amazed. 64<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/3916.htm" title="3916: parachrēma (Adv) -- Instantly, immediately, on the spot. From para and chrema; at the thing itself, i.e. Instantly.">Immediately</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Zechariah’s</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-NNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4750.htm" title="4750: stoma (N-NNS) -- The mouth, speech, eloquence in speech, the point of a sword. ">mouth</a> <a href="/greek/455.htm" title="455: aneōchthē (V-AIP-3S) -- To open. From ana and oigo; to open up.">was opened</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">his</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1100.htm" title="1100: glōssa (N-NFS) -- The tongue; by implication, a language.">tongue was released,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2980.htm" title="2980: elalei (V-IIA-3S) -- A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words.">he began to speak,</a> <a href="/greek/2127.htm" title="2127: eulogōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- (lit: I speak well of) I bless; pass: I am blessed. From a compound of eu and logos; to speak well of, i.e. to bless.">praising</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/2316.htm" title="2316: Theon (N-AMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God.</a> 65All their neighbors were filled with awe, and people throughout the hill country of Judea were talking about these events.…<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="/isaiah/35-6.htm">Isaiah 35:6</a> Then the lame will leap like a deer and the mute tongue will shout for joy. For waters will gush forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert. <a href="/psalms/51-15.htm">Psalm 51:15</a> O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will declare Your praise. <a href="/ezekiel/24-27.htm">Ezekiel 24:27</a> On that day your mouth will be opened to him who has escaped; you will speak and no longer be mute. So you will be a sign to them, and they will know that I am the LORD.” <a href="/ezekiel/33-22.htm">Ezekiel 33:22</a> Now the evening before the fugitive arrived, the hand of the LORD was upon me, and He opened my mouth before the man came to me in the morning. So my mouth was opened and I was no longer mute. <a href="/psalms/71-8.htm">Psalm 71:8</a> My mouth is filled with Your praise and with Your splendor all day long. <a href="/psalms/40-3.htm">Psalm 40:3</a> He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the LORD. <a href="/psalms/126-2.htm">Psalm 126:2</a> Then our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with shouts of joy. Then it was said among the nations, “The LORD has done great things for them.” <a href="/acts/2-4.htm">Acts 2:4</a> And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. <a href="/acts/2-11.htm">Acts 2:11</a> both Jews and converts to Judaism; Cretans and Arabs—we hear them declaring the wonders of God in our own tongues!” <a href="/acts/10-46.htm">Acts 10:46</a> For they heard them speaking in tongues and exalting God. Then Peter said, <a href="/matthew/9-33.htm">Matthew 9:33</a> And when the demon had been driven out, the man began to speak. The crowds were amazed and said, “Nothing like this has ever been seen in Israel!” <a href="/matthew/12-22.htm">Matthew 12:22</a> Then a demon-possessed man who was blind and mute was brought to Jesus, and He healed the man so that he could speak and see. <a href="/mark/7-35.htm">Mark 7:35</a> Immediately the man’s ears were opened and his tongue was released, and he began to speak plainly. <a href="/john/9-25.htm">John 9:25</a> He answered, “Whether He is a sinner I do not know. There is one thing I do know: I was blind, but now I see!” <a href="/john/9-38.htm">John 9:38</a> “Lord, I believe,” he said. And he worshiped Jesus.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue loosed, and he spoke, and praised God.his mouth.<a href="/luke/1-20.htm">Luke 1:20</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="/exodus/4-15.htm">Exodus 4:15,16</a> And thou shalt speak unto him, and put words in his mouth: and I will be with thy mouth, and with his mouth, and will teach you what ye shall do… <a href="/psalms/51-15.htm">Psalm 51:15</a> O Lord, open thou my lips; and my mouth shall shew forth thy praise.and he.<a href="/psalms/30-7.htm">Psalm 30:7-12</a> LORD, by thy favour thou hast made my mountain to stand strong: thou didst hide thy face, and I was troubled… <a href="/psalms/118-18.htm">Psalm 118:18,19</a> The LORD hath chastened me sore: but he hath not given me over unto death… <a href="/isaiah/12-1.htm">Isaiah 12:1</a> And in that day thou shalt say, O LORD, I will praise thee: though thou wast angry with me, thine anger is turned away, and thou comfortedst me.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/5-44.htm">Bless</a> <a href="/luke/1-48.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/mark/15-15.htm">Free</a> <a href="/mark/5-34.htm">Freed</a> <a href="/mark/15-1.htm">Immediately</a> <a href="/mark/10-52.htm">Instantly</a> <a href="/mark/7-35.htm">Loosed</a> <a href="/luke/1-4.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/luke/1-8.htm">Once</a> <a href="/mark/14-66.htm">Open</a> <a href="/mark/8-25.htm">Opened</a> <a href="/mark/14-26.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/mark/2-12.htm">Praised</a> <a href="/daniel/4-37.htm">Praising</a> <a href="/mark/10-2.htm">Presently</a> <a href="/luke/1-22.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/mark/14-64.htm">Speaking</a> <a href="/mark/14-45.htm">Straight</a> <a href="/mark/7-35.htm">Tongue</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/6-28.htm">Bless</a> <a href="/luke/2-34.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/luke/1-68.htm">Free</a> <a href="/luke/13-12.htm">Freed</a> <a href="/luke/2-13.htm">Immediately</a> <a href="/luke/5-14.htm">Instantly</a> <a href="/luke/13-12.htm">Loosed</a> <a href="/luke/1-70.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/luke/3-15.htm">Once</a> <a href="/luke/2-8.htm">Open</a> <a href="/luke/3-21.htm">Opened</a> <a href="/luke/1-67.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/luke/2-28.htm">Praised</a> <a href="/luke/2-13.htm">Praising</a> <a href="/luke/4-39.htm">Presently</a> <a href="/luke/4-3.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/luke/4-22.htm">Speaking</a> <a href="/luke/3-4.htm">Straight</a> <a href="/luke/16-24.htm">Tongue</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>Immediately Zechariah’s mouth was opened This phrase marks the fulfillment of the angel Gabriel's prophecy to Zechariah in the temple (<a href="/luke/1-20.htm">Luke 1:20</a>). Zechariah had been rendered mute as a sign of his disbelief when Gabriel announced the birth of his son, John the Baptist. The immediate opening of his mouth signifies the divine intervention and the completion of God's promise. This moment underscores the theme of God's faithfulness and the importance of belief in His word. The suddenness of the event highlights the miraculous nature of God's actions.and his tongue was released The release of Zechariah's tongue symbolizes the restoration of his ability to communicate, both physically and spiritually. In biblical times, speech was often associated with one's ability to proclaim God's works and participate in communal worship. The loosening of his tongue can be seen as a metaphor for spiritual liberation and the power of God to restore and heal. This act also signifies the removal of any barriers between Zechariah and his role in God's plan, allowing him to fulfill his prophetic duty.and he began to speak Zechariah's first act upon regaining his speech is to speak, which indicates the importance of verbal expression in the biblical narrative. Speaking is a form of testimony and witness, and Zechariah's words would have held significant weight as a priest and a father of a prophesied child. This moment connects to the broader biblical theme of the power of the spoken word, as seen in creation (Genesis 1) and the prophetic declarations throughout Scripture.praising God Zechariah's immediate response is one of praise, reflecting a heart transformed by the experience of God's miraculous work. This act of worship aligns with the biblical principle that true encounters with God lead to praise and adoration. His praise can be seen as a fulfillment of the purpose of humanity, which is to glorify God. This moment also prefigures the role of John the Baptist, who would later call people to repentance and point them to Christ, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging and praising God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/z/zechariah.htm">Zechariah</a> A priest of the division of Abijah, husband to Elizabeth, and father of John the Baptist. He was rendered mute by the angel Gabriel for his disbelief but regained his speech upon the naming of his son. 2. <a href="/topical/e/elizabeth.htm">Elizabeth</a> The wife of Zechariah and mother of John the Baptist. Her pregnancy was a miraculous event as she was advanced in years and had been barren. 3. <a href="/topical/j/john_the_baptist.htm">John the Baptist</a> The son of Zechariah and Elizabeth, who would grow to become a significant prophetic figure, preparing the way for Jesus Christ. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_angel_gabriel.htm">The Angel Gabriel</a> The messenger of God who announced to Zechariah the birth of John the Baptist and rendered him mute for his disbelief. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_temple.htm">The Temple</a> The place where Zechariah was serving when he received the message from Gabriel. It is a central place of worship and sacrifice in Jewish life.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/faith_and_consequences.htm">Faith and Consequences</a> Zechariah's initial disbelief led to a temporary consequence, teaching us the importance of faith in God's promises. <a href="/topical/g/god's_timing.htm">God's Timing</a> The restoration of Zechariah's speech at the naming of John highlights God's perfect timing in fulfilling His promises. <a href="/topical/p/praise_as_a_response.htm">Praise as a Response</a> Zechariah's immediate response of praise upon regaining his speech emphasizes the importance of gratitude and worship in our lives. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_god.htm">The Power of God</a> This event demonstrates God's power to perform miracles and change circumstances, encouraging us to trust in His sovereignty. <a href="/topical/w/witness_to_others.htm">Witness to Others</a> Zechariah's experience became a testimony to others, showing how our lives can reflect God's work and inspire faith in those around us.<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/who_was_zechariah_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Zechariah in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_gospel_of_jesus'_wife.htm">What role does silence play in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_herod's_death_fit_luke_1_5.htm">Luke 1:5: If Herod the Great died around 4 BC, how does this timeline match with the birth announcements described here?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_zechariah,_elizabeth_have_john.htm">How did Zechariah and Elizabeth become parents of John?</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>(64) His tongue loosed.--The verb is supplied by the translators because the one previously used applied strictly only to the mouth.He spake, and praised God.--Probably, in substance, if not in words, as in the hymn that follows. The insertion of the two verses that follow seems to imply that some interval of time passed before its actual utterance.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 64. - And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue loosed, and he spake, and praised God. This, the first hour of his recovered power, was without doubt the occasion of his giving utterance to the inspired hymn (the Benedictus) which is recorded at length a few verses further on (verses 68-79). It. was the outcome, no doubt, of his silent communing with the Spirit during the long months of his affliction. <a href="/commentaries/luke/1-64.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Immediately παραχρῆμα (parachrēma) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3916.htm">Strong's 3916: </a> Instantly, immediately, on the spot. From para and chrema; at the thing itself, i.e. Instantly. [Zechariah’s] αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <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. mouth στόμα (stoma) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4750.htm">Strong's 4750: </a> The mouth, speech, eloquence in speech, the point of a sword. was opened ἀνεῴχθη (aneōchthē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_455.htm">Strong's 455: </a> To open. From ana and oigo; to open up. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. his αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <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. tongue [was released], γλῶσσα (glōssa) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1100.htm">Strong's 1100: </a> The tongue; by implication, a language. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. he began to speak, ἐλάλει (elalei) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2980.htm">Strong's 2980: </a> A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words. praising εὐλογῶν (eulogōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2127.htm">Strong's 2127: </a> (lit: I speak well of) I bless; pass: I am blessed. From a compound of eu and logos; to speak well of, i.e. to bless. God. Θεόν (Theon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/1-64.htm">Luke 1:64 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/luke/1-64.htm">Luke 1:64 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/luke/1-64.htm">Luke 1:64 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/luke/1-64.htm">Luke 1:64 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/luke/1-64.htm">Luke 1:64 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/1-64.htm">Luke 1:64 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/1-64.htm">Luke 1:64 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/1-64.htm">Luke 1:64 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/luke/1-64.htm">Luke 1:64 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/luke/1-64.htm">Luke 1:64 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/luke/1-64.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 1:64 His mouth was opened immediately and his (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/1-63.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 1:63"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 1:63" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/1-65.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 1:65"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 1:65" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>