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They realized he had seen a vision in the temple, for he kept making signs to them but remained unable to speak. <a href="/nlt/luke/1.htm">New Living Translation</a> When he finally did come out, he couldn’t speak to them. Then they realized from his gestures and his silence that he must have seen a vision in the sanctuary. <a href="/esv/luke/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> And when he came out, he was unable to speak to them, and they realized that he had seen a vision in the temple. And he kept making signs to them and remained mute. <a href="/bsb/luke/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> When he came out and was unable to speak to them, they realized he had seen a vision in the temple. He kept making signs to them but remained unable to speak. <a href="/blb/luke/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And having come out, he was not able to speak to them, and they recognized that he had seen a vision in the temple. And he was making signs to them, and remained mute. <a href="/kjv/luke/1.htm">King James Bible</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="/nkjv/luke/1.htm">New King James Version</a> But when he came out, he could not speak to them; and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple, for he beckoned to them and remained speechless. <a href="/nasb_/luke/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But when he came out, he was unable to speak to them; and they realized that he had seen a vision in the temple, and he repeatedly made signs to them, and remained speechless. <a href="/nasb/luke/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> But when he came out, he was unable to speak to them; and they realized that he had seen a vision in the temple; and he kept making signs to them, and remained mute. <a href="/nasb77/luke/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But when he came out, he was unable to speak to them; and they realized that he had seen a vision in the temple; and he kept making signs to them, and remained mute. <a href="/lsb/luke/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But when he came out, he was unable to speak to them, and they realized that he had seen a vision in the sanctuary. And he kept making signs to them, and remained mute. <a href="/amp/luke/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But when he did come out, he was unable to speak to them. They realized that he had seen a vision in the temple; and he kept making signs to them, and remained mute. <a href="/csb/luke/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> When he did come out, he could not speak to them. Then they realized that he had seen a vision in the sanctuary. He was making signs to them and remained speechless. <a href="/hcsb/luke/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> When he did come out, he could not speak to them. Then they realized that he had seen a vision in the sanctuary. He kept making signs to them and remained speechless. <a href="/asv/luke/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> And when he came out, he could not speak unto them: and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple: and he continued making signs unto them, and remained dumb. <a href="/cev/luke/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> When he did come out, he could not speak, and they knew he had seen a vision. He motioned to them with his hands, but did not say a thing. <a href="/erv/luke/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> And when he came out, he could not speak unto them: and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple: and he continued making signs unto them, and remained dumb. <a href="/gwt/luke/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> When he did come out, he was unable to speak to them. So they realized that he had seen a vision in the temple. He motioned to them but remained unable to talk. <a href="/gnt/luke/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> When he came out, he could not speak to them, and so they knew that he had seen a vision in the Temple. Unable to say a word, he made signs to them with his hands. <a href="/isv/luke/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> But when he did come out, he was unable to speak to them. Then they realized that he had seen a vision in the sanctuary. He kept motioning to them but remained unable to speak. <a href="/msb/luke/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> When he came out and was unable to speak to them, they realized he had seen a vision in the temple. He kept making signs to them but remained unable to speak. <a href="/net/luke/1.htm">NET Bible</a> When he came out, he was not able to speak to them. They realized that he had seen a vision in the holy place, because he was making signs to them and remained unable to speak. <a href="/nheb/luke/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> When he came out, he could not speak to them, and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple. He continued making signs to them, and remained mute. <a href="/wbt/luke/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And when he came out, he could not speak to them: and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple; for he beckoned to them, and remained speechless. <a href="/wey/luke/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> When, however, he came out, he was unable to speak to them; and they knew that he must have seen a vision in the Sanctuary; but he kept making signs to them and continued dumb. <a href="/web/luke/1.htm">World English Bible</a> When he came out, he could not speak to them. They perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple. He continued making signs to them, and remained mute. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and having come out, he was not able to speak to them, and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple, and he was beckoning to them, and remained mute. <a href="/blb/luke/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And having come out, he was not able to speak to them, and they recognized that he had seen a vision in the temple. And he was making signs to them, and remained mute. <a href="/ylt/luke/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and having come out, he was not able to speak to them, and they perceived that a vision he had seen in the sanctuary, and he was beckoning to them, and did remain dumb. <a href="/slt/luke/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And having come out, he could not speak to them: and they knew that he had seen a vision in the temple: and he was nodding to them, and remained dumb.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And when he came out, he could not speak to them: and they understood that he had seen a vision in the temple. And he made signs to them, and remained dumb. <a href="/cpdv/luke/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then, when he came out, he was unable to speak to them. And they realized that he had seen a vision in the temple. And he was making signs to them, but he remained mute. <a href="/nabre/luke/1.htm">New American Bible</a> But when he came out, he was unable to speak to them, and they realized that he had seen a vision in the sanctuary. He was gesturing to them but remained mute. <a href="/nrsvce/luke/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> When he did come out, he could not speak to them, and they realized that he had seen a vision in the sanctuary. He kept motioning to them and remained unable to speak.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> When Zacharias came out, he could not speak with them; and they understood that he had seen a vision in the temple; and he made signs to them with his eyes, but remained dumb. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But when Zechariah came out, he was not able to speak with them, and they perceived that he had seen a vision in The Temple and was making signs, gesturing to them, and he still remained mute.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But when he came out, he was not able to speak to them; and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple; and he made signs to them, and remained speechless.<CM> <a href="/godbey/luke/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And having come out he was unable to speak to them; and they recognized that he had seen a vision in the temple; and he was beckoning to them and remained dumb. <a href="/haweis/luke/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And when he came out, he could not speak to them: and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple: for he himself made signs to them, and continued deaf and dumb. <a href="/mace/luke/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> but when he came out, he could not speak to them: and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple; for he intimated it to them by signs, and continued dumb. <a href="/wey/luke/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> When, however, he came out, he was unable to speak to them; and they knew that he must have seen a vision in the Sanctuary; but he kept making signs to them and continued dumb. <a href="/worrell/luke/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, having come out, he was not able to speak to them, and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple; and he kept making signs to them, and remained dumb. <a href="/worsley/luke/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> but when he came out he could not speak to them, and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple; and he made signs to them, and continued speechless: <a href="/parallel/luke/1-22.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=187" 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> …21Meanwhile, the people were waiting for Zechariah and wondering why he took so long in the temple. 22<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">When</a> <a href="/greek/1831.htm" title="1831: exelthōn (V-APA-NMS) -- To go out, come out. From ek and erchomai; to issue.">he came out</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/1410.htm" title="1410: edynato (V-IIM/P-3S) -- (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible.">and was 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/846.htm" title="846: autois (PPro-DM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">to them,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/1921.htm" title="1921: epegnōsan (V-AIA-3P) -- From epi and ginosko; to know upon some mark, i.e. Recognize; by implication, to become fully acquainted with, to acknowledge.">they realized</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because."></a> <a href="/greek/3708.htm" title="3708: heōraken (V-RIA-3S) -- Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.">he had seen</a> <a href="/greek/3701.htm" title="3701: optasian (N-AFS) -- A vision, supernatural appearance. From a presumed derivative of optanomai; visuality, i.e. an apparition.">a vision</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3485.htm" title="3485: naō (N-DMS) -- A temple, a shrine, that part of the temple where God himself resides. From a primary naio; a fane, shrine, temple.">temple.</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autos (PPro-NM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">He</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ēn (V-IIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">kept</a> <a href="/greek/1269.htm" title="1269: dianeuōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- To nod continually, beckon. From dia and neuo; to nod across an intervening space.">making signs</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autois (PPro-DM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">to them</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">but</a> <a href="/greek/1265.htm" title="1265: diemenen (V-IIA-3S) -- To remain, continue. From dia and meno; to stay constantly.">remained</a> <a href="/greek/2974.htm" title="2974: kōphos (Adj-NMS) -- (lit: blunted) dumb, dull, deaf. From kopto; blunted, i.e. of hearing or speech.">speechless.</a> 23And when the days of his service were complete, he returned home.…<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="/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="/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="/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="/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/6-5.htm">Isaiah 6:5</a> Then I said: “Woe is me, for I am ruined, because I am a man of unclean lips dwelling among a people of unclean lips; for my eyes have seen the King, the LORD of Hosts.” <a href="/isaiah/29-10.htm">Isaiah 29:10</a> For the LORD has poured out on you a spirit of deep sleep. He has shut your eyes, O prophets; He has covered your heads, O seers. <a href="/isaiah/29-18.htm">Isaiah 29:18</a> On that day the deaf will hear the words of the scroll, and out of the deep darkness the eyes of the blind will see. <a href="/isaiah/35-5.htm">Isaiah 35:5-6</a> Then the eyes of the blind will be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped. / 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="/isaiah/42-7.htm">Isaiah 42:7</a> to open the eyes of the blind, to bring prisoners out of the dungeon and those sitting in darkness out from the prison house. <a href="/isaiah/53-7.htm">Isaiah 53:7</a> He was oppressed and afflicted, yet He did not open His mouth. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is silent, so He did not open His mouth. <a href="/matthew/9-32.htm">Matthew 9:32-33</a> As they were leaving, a demon-possessed man who was mute was brought to Jesus. / 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="/matthew/15-31.htm">Matthew 15:31</a> The crowd was amazed when they saw the mute speaking, the crippled restored, the lame walking, and the blind seeing. And they glorified the God of Israel. <a href="/matthew/17-15.htm">Matthew 17:15-18</a> “Lord, have mercy on my son,” he said. “He has seizures and is suffering terribly. He often falls into the fire or into the water. / I brought him to Your disciples, but they could not heal him.” / “O unbelieving and perverse generation!” Jesus replied. “How long must I remain with you? How long must I put up with you? Bring the boy here to Me.” ... <a href="/mark/7-32.htm">Mark 7:32-35</a> Some people brought to Him a man who was deaf and hardly able to speak, and they begged Jesus to place His hand on him. / So Jesus took him aside privately, away from the crowd, and put His fingers into the man’s ears. Then He spit and touched the man’s tongue. / And looking up to heaven, He sighed deeply and said to him, “Ephphatha!” (which means, “Be opened!”). ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And when he came out, he could not speak to them: and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple: for he beckoned to them, and remained speechless.for.<a href="/john/13-24.htm">John 13:24</a> Simon Peter therefore beckoned to him, that he should ask who it should be of whom he spake.<a href="/acts/12-17.htm">Acts 12:17</a> But he, beckoning unto them with the hand to hold their peace, declared unto them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, Go shew these things unto James, and to the brethren. And he departed, and went into another place.<a href="/acts/19-33.htm">Acts 19:33</a> And they drew Alexander out of the multitude, the Jews putting him forward. And Alexander beckoned with the hand, and would have made his defence unto the people.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/1-20.htm">Able</a> <a href="/acts/24-10.htm">Beckoned</a> <a href="/acts/19-33.htm">Beckoning</a> <a href="/mark/8-29.htm">Continued</a> <a href="/luke/1-20.htm">Dumb</a> <a href="/mark/15-44.htm">However</a> <a href="/mark/15-31.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/mark/16-17.htm">Making</a> <a href="/mark/9-25.htm">Mute</a> <a href="/mark/15-10.htm">Perceived</a> <a href="/mark/5-30.htm">Realized</a> <a href="/mark/6-54.htm">Recognised</a> <a href="/luke/1-21.htm">Sanctuary</a> <a href="/mark/16-20.htm">Signs</a> <a href="/luke/1-20.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/matthew/22-13.htm">Speechless</a> <a href="/luke/1-21.htm">Temple</a> <a href="/luke/1-20.htm">Unable</a> <a href="/matthew/17-9.htm">Vision</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/1-37.htm">Able</a> <a href="/luke/5-7.htm">Beckoned</a> <a href="/acts/12-17.htm">Beckoning</a> <a href="/luke/1-80.htm">Continued</a> <a href="/luke/11-14.htm">Dumb</a> <a href="/luke/1-60.htm">However</a> <a href="/luke/1-24.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/luke/1-58.htm">Making</a> <a href="/luke/11-14.htm">Mute</a> <a href="/luke/5-22.htm">Perceived</a> <a href="/john/1-17.htm">Realized</a> <a href="/luke/24-31.htm">Recognised</a> <a href="/luke/11-51.htm">Sanctuary</a> <a href="/luke/1-62.htm">Signs</a> <a href="/luke/1-64.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/acts/9-7.htm">Speechless</a> <a href="/luke/1-23.htm">Temple</a> <a href="/luke/2-46.htm">Unable</a> <a href="/luke/24-23.htm">Vision</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>When he came out and was unable to speak to them This phrase refers to Zechariah, a priest serving in the temple. His inability to speak was a direct result of his encounter with the angel Gabriel, who announced the forthcoming birth of John the Baptist. This muteness served as a sign of the divine nature of the message. In biblical context, being struck mute is often associated with divine intervention or judgment (e.g., <a href="/ezekiel/3-26.htm">Ezekiel 3:26</a>). The temple, where this event occurred, was the center of Jewish worship and a place where God's presence was believed to dwell, making it a fitting location for such a significant revelation.they realized he had seen a vision in the temple The people outside the temple understood that Zechariah had experienced a supernatural event. Visions were a common way God communicated with His people, as seen with prophets like Isaiah and Ezekiel. The temple setting underscores the sacredness of the vision, as it was a place where God often revealed His will. This vision was significant because it heralded the coming of John the Baptist, who would prepare the way for Jesus Christ, fulfilling prophecies such as <a href="/malachi/3.htm">Malachi 3:1</a>.He kept making signs to them Zechariah's use of signs indicates his effort to communicate despite his muteness. This action highlights the human struggle to convey divine experiences. The use of signs can be seen throughout Scripture, such as Moses using signs to communicate God's power to Pharaoh (<a href="/exodus/4.htm">Exodus 4:1-9</a>). This also foreshadows the importance of signs in the ministry of Jesus, who performed miracles as signs of His divine authority.but remained unable to speak The continued inability to speak emphasizes the seriousness of the angel's message and the fulfillment of Gabriel's words (<a href="/luke/1-20.htm">Luke 1:20</a>). This silence lasted until the naming of John, symbolizing the completion of God's promise. It serves as a reminder of the power and authority of God's word, as well as the importance of faith and obedience. This muteness can also be seen as a type of Christ's silence before His accusers, demonstrating submission to God's will (<a href="/isaiah/53-7.htm">Isaiah 53:7</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/z/zechariah.htm">Zechariah</a> A priest from the division of Abijah, serving in the temple. He is the father of John the Baptist and husband to Elizabeth. His encounter with the angel Gabriel in the temple leads to his temporary muteness. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_temple.htm">The Temple</a> The holy place in Jerusalem where Zechariah was performing his priestly duties. It is a central place of worship and sacrifice for the Jewish people. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_vision.htm">The Vision</a> Zechariah receives a divine message from the angel Gabriel, announcing the birth of his son, John, who will prepare the way for the Lord. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_people.htm">The People</a> The congregation waiting outside the temple for Zechariah to come out and bless them. They perceive something extraordinary has happened when he emerges speechless. 5. <a href="/topical/g/gabriel.htm">Gabriel</a> The angel who delivers God's message to Zechariah, foretelling the birth of John the Baptist.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/faith_and_doubt.htm">Faith and Doubt</a> Zechariah's initial doubt in God's promise led to his muteness. This teaches us the importance of trusting God's word, even when it seems impossible. <a href="/topical/d/divine_timing.htm">Divine Timing</a> God's plans unfold in His perfect timing. Zechariah's experience reminds us to be patient and trust in God's timing for our lives. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_silence.htm">The Power of Silence</a> Zechariah's inability to speak serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of listening to God. Sometimes, silence can be a tool for reflection and spiritual growth. <a href="/topical/w/witness_to_god's_work.htm">Witness to God's Work</a> The people recognized that Zechariah had seen a vision. Our lives should also reflect God's work in us, serving as a testimony to others. <a href="/topical/p/preparation_for_god's_mission.htm">Preparation for God's Mission</a> Just as John the Baptist was to prepare the way for Jesus, we are called to prepare our hearts and lives for God's mission.<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/why_do_gospels_differ_on_jesus'_arrest.htm">Why do different Gospels have different reasons for why Jesus was arrested?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_olivet_discourse_about.htm">What is the Olivet Discourse about?</a> <a href="/q/why_do_ezekiel's_and_1_kings'_temples_differ.htm">What explains inconsistencies between the Temple vision in Ezekiel 40 and other biblical Temple descriptions, such as in 1 Kings 6-7?</a> <a href="/q/evidence_for_paul's_temple_vision.htm">Acts 22:17-21 - Are there historical or archaeological records supporting Paul's supposed vision in the temple?</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>(22) A vision.--The word is used as distinguished from "dream," to imply that what had been witnessed had been seen with the waking sense. The look of awe, the strange gestures, the unwonted silence, all showed that he had come under the influence of some supernatural power.He beckoned unto them.--The tense implies continued and repeated action.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 22. - When he came out, he could not speak unto them; and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple. Something in the face of the old man, as, unable to speak, he made signs to the congregation, told the awestruck people that the long delay and the loss of speech were owing to no sudden illness which had seized Zacharias. We know that, in the old days of the desert wanderings, the children of Israel could not bear to look on the face of Moses when he came down from the mount after dwelling for a brief space in the light of the glory of the Eternal. Zacharias had been face to face with one whose blessed lot it was to stand for ever in the presence of God. We may well suppose that there lingered on the old man's face, as he left the sanctuary, something which told the beholder of the presence just left. <a href="/commentaries/luke/1-22.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>When δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. he came out ἐξελθὼν (exelthōn) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1831.htm">Strong's 1831: </a> To go out, come out. From ek and erchomai; to issue. [and] was unable ἐδύνατο (edynato) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person 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. to them, αὐτοῖς (autois) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 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. they realized ἐπέγνωσαν (epegnōsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1921.htm">Strong's 1921: </a> From epi and ginosko; to know upon some mark, i.e. Recognize; by implication, to become fully acquainted with, to acknowledge. he had seen ἑώρακεν (heōraken) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3708.htm">Strong's 3708: </a> Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear. a vision ὀπτασίαν (optasian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3701.htm">Strong's 3701: </a> A vision, supernatural appearance. From a presumed derivative of optanomai; visuality, i.e. an apparition. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. temple. ναῷ (naō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3485.htm">Strong's 3485: </a> A temple, a shrine, that part of the temple where God himself resides. From a primary naio; a fane, shrine, temple. He αὐτὸς (autos) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 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. kept ἦν (ēn) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd 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. making signs διανεύων (dianeuōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1269.htm">Strong's 1269: </a> To nod continually, beckon. From dia and neuo; to nod across an intervening space. to them αὐτοῖς (autois) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 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. but καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. remained διέμενεν (diemenen) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1265.htm">Strong's 1265: </a> To remain, continue. From dia and meno; to stay constantly. speechless. κωφός (kōphos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2974.htm">Strong's 2974: </a> (lit: blunted) dumb, dull, deaf. 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