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for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for him, <a href="/nlt/luke/1.htm">New Living Translation</a> “And you, my little son, will be called the prophet of the Most High, because you will prepare the way for the Lord. <a href="/esv/luke/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High; for you will go before the Lord to prepare his ways, <a href="/bsb/luke/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And you, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for Him, <a href="/blb/luke/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And you, child, will be called prophet of the Most High; for you will go before the Lord to prepare His ways, <a href="/kjv/luke/1.htm">King James Bible</a> And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest: for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways; <a href="/nkjv/luke/1.htm">New King James Version</a> “And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Highest; For you will go before the face of the Lord to prepare His ways, <a href="/nasb_/luke/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “And you, child, also will be called the prophet of the Most High; For you will go on before the Lord to prepare His ways; <a href="/nasb/luke/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High; For you will go on BEFORE THE LORD TO PREPARE HIS WAYS; <a href="/nasb77/luke/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High; For you will go on BEFORE THE LORD TO PREPARE HIS WAYS; <a href="/lsb/luke/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High, For you will go on BEFORE THE LORD TO MAKE READY HIS WAYS, <a href="/amp/luke/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “And you, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; For you will go on BEFORE THE LORD (the Messiah) TO PREPARE HIS WAYS; <a href="/csb/luke/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> And you, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High, for you will go before the Lord to prepare his ways, <a href="/hcsb/luke/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> And child, you will be called a prophet of the Most High, for you will go before the Lord to prepare His ways, <a href="/asv/luke/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> Yea and thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Most High: For thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to make ready his ways; <a href="/cev/luke/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> You, my son, will be called the prophet of God Most High. You will go ahead of the Lord to get everything ready for him. <a href="/erv/luke/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> Yea and thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Most High: For thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to make ready his ways; <a href="/gwt/luke/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "You, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High. You will go ahead of the Lord to prepare his way. <a href="/gnt/luke/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> "You, my child, will be called a prophet of the Most High God. You will go ahead of the Lord to prepare his road for him, <a href="/isv/luke/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> And you, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High, because you will go ahead of the Lord to prepare his way <a href="/msb/luke/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And you, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the presence of the Lord to prepare the way for Him, <a href="/net/luke/1.htm">NET Bible</a> And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High. For you will go before the Lord to prepare his ways, <a href="/nheb/luke/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And you, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High, for you will go before the Lord to make ready his ways, <a href="/wbt/luke/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest, for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways; <a href="/wey/luke/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And you moreover, O child, shall be called Prophet of the Most High; For you shall go on in front before the Lord to prepare the way for Him, <a href="/web/luke/1.htm">World English Bible</a> And you, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And you, child, "" Prophet of the Highest will you be called; For you will go before the face of the LORD, "" To prepare His ways. <a href="/blb/luke/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And you, child, will be called prophet of the Most High; for you will go before the Lord to prepare His ways, <a href="/ylt/luke/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And thou, child, Prophet of the Highest Shalt thou be called; For thou shalt go before the face of the Lord, To prepare His ways. <a href="/slt/luke/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest: for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways;<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest: for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways: <a href="/cpdv/luke/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And you, child, shall be called the prophet of the Most High. For you will go before the face of the Lord: to prepare his ways, <a href="/nabre/luke/1.htm">New American Bible</a> And you, child, will be called prophet of the Most High, for you will go before the Lord to prepare his ways, <a href="/nrsvce/luke/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High; for you will go before the Lord to prepare his ways,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And you, boy, will be called the prophet of the Highest; for you will go before the face of the Lord, to prepare his way; <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “And you, boy, you will be called the Prophet of The Highest, for you will go before the face of THE LORD JEHOVAH that you may prepare his way,”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And you, child, shall be called the prophet of the Most High; for you shall go before the face of the Lord, to make ready his ways, <a href="/godbey/luke/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And thou, little child, shall be called a prophet of the Highest; for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare His ways, <a href="/haweis/luke/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Most High; for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways; <a href="/mace/luke/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and you, dear babe, you shall be the prophet of the most high: for you shall go before the Lord, in order to prepare his way, <a href="/wey/luke/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And you moreover, O child, shall be called Prophet of the Most High; For you shall go on in front before the Lord to prepare the way for Him, <a href="/worrell/luke/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> "And you also, child, shall be called 'Prophet of the Most High;' for you shall go before the face of the Lord, to prepare His ways; <a href="/worsley/luke/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And thou, my child, shalt be called the prophet of the most High; for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord, <a href="/parallel/luke/1-76.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=556" 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">Zechariah's Song</a> …75in holiness and righteousness before Him all the days of our lives. 76<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: sy (PPro-N2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you,</a> <a href="/greek/3813.htm" title="3813: paidion (N-VNS) -- Neuter diminutive of pais; a childling, i.e., an infant, or a half-grown boy or girl; figuratively, an immature Christian.">child,</a> <a href="/greek/2564.htm" title="2564: klēthēsē (V-FIP-2S) -- (a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to call.">will be called</a> <a href="/greek/4396.htm" title="4396: prophētēs (N-NMS) -- From a compound of pro and phemi; a foreteller; by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet.">a prophet</a> <a href="/greek/5310.htm" title="5310: Hypsistou (Adj-GMS-S) -- Highest, most high, the heights. Superlative from the base of hupsos; highest, i.e. the Supreme, or the heavens.">of the Most High;</a> <a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">for</a> <a href="/greek/4313.htm" title="4313: proporeusē (V-FIM-2S) -- To precede, pass on before, go before. From pro and poreuomai; to precede.">you will go on</a> <a href="/greek/1799.htm" title="1799: enōpion (Prep) -- Neuter of a compound of en and a derivative of optanomai; in the face of.">before</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyriou (N-GMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">the Lord</a> <a href="/greek/2090.htm" title="2090: hetoimasai (V-ANA) -- To make ready, prepare. From hetoimos; to prepare.">to prepare</a> <a href="/greek/3598.htm" title="3598: hodous (N-AFP) -- A way, road, journey, path. Apparently a primary word; a road; by implication, a progress; figuratively, a mode or means.">the way</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.">for Him,</a> 77to give to His people the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins,…<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="/malachi/3-1.htm">Malachi 3:1</a> “Behold, I will send My messenger, who will prepare the way before Me. Then the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to His temple—the Messenger of the covenant, in whom you delight—see, He is coming,” says the LORD of Hosts. <a href="/isaiah/40-3.htm">Isaiah 40:3</a> A voice of one calling: “Prepare the way for the LORD in the wilderness; make a straight highway for our God in the desert. <a href="/matthew/11-10.htm">Matthew 11:10</a> This is the one about whom it is written: ‘Behold, I will send My messenger ahead of You, who will prepare Your way before You.’ <a href="/mark/1-2.htm">Mark 1:2-3</a> As it is written in Isaiah the prophet: “Behold, I will send My messenger ahead of You, who will prepare Your way.” / “A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for Him.’” <a href="/john/1-23.htm">John 1:23</a> John replied in the words of Isaiah the prophet: “I am a voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Make straight the way for the Lord.’” <a href="/matthew/3-3.htm">Matthew 3:3</a> This is he who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah: “A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for Him.’” <a href="/john/3-28.htm">John 3:28</a> You yourselves can testify that I said, ‘I am not the Christ, but am sent ahead of Him.’ <a href="/acts/13-24.htm">Acts 13:24-25</a> Before the arrival of Jesus, John preached a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel. / As John was completing his course, he said, ‘Who do you suppose I am? I am not that One. But there is One coming after me whose sandals I am not worthy to untie.’ <a href="/matthew/11-14.htm">Matthew 11:14</a> And if you are willing to accept it, he is the Elijah who was to come. <a href="/luke/3-4.htm">Luke 3:4-6</a> as it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet: “A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for Him. / Every valley shall be filled in, and every mountain and hill made low. The crooked ways shall be made straight, and the rough ways smooth. / And all humanity will see God’s salvation.’” <a href="/malachi/4-5.htm">Malachi 4:5-6</a> Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and awesome Day of the LORD. / And he will turn the hearts of the fathers to their children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers. Otherwise, I will come and strike the land with a curse.” <a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6-7</a> For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. / Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this. <a href="/isaiah/42-6.htm">Isaiah 42:6-7</a> “I, the LORD, have called you for a righteous purpose, and I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you and appoint you to be a covenant for the people and a light to the nations, / 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/49-6.htm">Isaiah 49:6</a> He says: “It is not enough for You to be My Servant, to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the protected ones of Israel. I will also make You a light for the nations, to bring My salvation to the ends of the earth.” <a href="/isaiah/61-1.htm">Isaiah 61:1-2</a> The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners, / to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor and the day of our God’s vengeance, to comfort all who mourn,</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And you, child, shall be called the prophet of the Highest: for you shall go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways;shalt be.<a href="/luke/7-28.htm">Luke 7:28</a> For I say unto you, Among those that are born of women there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist: but he that is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.<a href="/matthew/14-5.htm">Matthew 14:5</a> And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.<a href="/matthew/21-26.htm">Matthew 21:26</a> But if we shall say, Of men; we fear the people; for all hold John as a prophet.Highest.<a href="/luke/1-32.htm">Luke 1:32,35</a> He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David: … <a href="/luke/6-35.htm">Luke 6:35</a> But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil.<a href="/psalms/87-5.htm">Psalm 87:5</a> And of Zion it shall be said, This and that man was born in her: and the highest himself shall establish her.thou shalt.<a href="/luke/1-16.htm">Luke 1:16,17</a> And many of the children of Israel shall he turn to the Lord their God… <a href="/luke/3-4.htm">Luke 3:4-6</a> As it is written in the book of the words of Esaias the prophet, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight… <a href="/isaiah/40-3.htm">Isaiah 40:3-5</a> The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the LORD, make straight in the desert a highway for our God… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/1-66.htm">Child</a> <a href="/luke/1-17.htm">Face</a> <a href="/mark/15-39.htm">Front</a> <a href="/luke/1-52.htm">High</a> <a href="/luke/1-35.htm">Highest</a> <a href="/mark/13-37.htm">Moreover</a> <a href="/mark/14-15.htm">Prepare</a> <a href="/luke/1-67.htm">Prophet</a> <a href="/luke/1-39.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/luke/1-25.htm">Way</a> <a href="/mark/11-4.htm">Ways</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/1-80.htm">Child</a> <a href="/luke/2-31.htm">Face</a> <a href="/luke/5-18.htm">Front</a> <a href="/luke/1-78.htm">High</a> <a href="/luke/2-14.htm">Highest</a> <a href="/luke/4-41.htm">Moreover</a> <a href="/luke/2-31.htm">Prepare</a> <a href="/luke/2-36.htm">Prophet</a> <a href="/luke/2-31.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/luke/1-79.htm">Way</a> <a href="/luke/3-5.htm">Ways</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 you, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; This phrase refers to John the Baptist, the son of Zechariah and Elizabeth. The title "prophet of the Most High" signifies John's role as a divinely appointed messenger. In the Jewish tradition, prophets were seen as spokespersons for God, delivering His messages to the people. The term "Most High" is a title for God, emphasizing His supreme authority and sovereignty. This prophecy aligns with the Old Testament tradition, where prophets like Elijah and Isaiah were called to prepare the people for God's work. John's prophetic role is further confirmed in <a href="/matthew/11-9.htm">Matthew 11:9-11</a>, where Jesus Himself acknowledges John as more than a prophet.for you will go on before the Lord This phrase indicates John's mission to precede the coming of the Lord, who is identified as Jesus Christ. The concept of going "before the Lord" is rooted in the prophetic tradition, where a forerunner prepares the way for a significant divine intervention. This echoes the prophecy in <a href="/malachi/3.htm">Malachi 3:1</a>, which speaks of a messenger preparing the way before the Lord. John's ministry of baptism and repentance was a preparatory act, calling people to turn back to God in anticipation of the Messiah's arrival.to prepare the way for Him, The imagery of preparing the way is drawn from ancient practices where roads were cleared and leveled for the arrival of a king or dignitary. Spiritually, this preparation involved calling people to repentance and readiness for the coming of Jesus. <a href="/isaiah/40-3.htm">Isaiah 40:3-5</a> is a key Old Testament reference, where a voice cries out to prepare the way of the Lord, making straight paths in the wilderness. John's role was to fulfill this prophecy, making the people ready to receive Jesus' message of salvation. This preparation was not just physical but spiritual, emphasizing the need for a heart transformation to welcome the Messiah.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/z/zechariah.htm">Zechariah</a> The father of John the Baptist, a priest who prophesied over his son after regaining his speech. 2. <a href="/topical/j/john_the_baptist.htm">John the Baptist</a> The child referred to in this verse, who would grow up to be the forerunner of Jesus Christ, preparing the way for the Lord. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_most_high.htm">The Most High</a> A title for God, emphasizing His supreme authority and sovereignty. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The Lord</a> Refers to Jesus Christ, whose way John the Baptist was to prepare. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_prophecy.htm">The Prophecy</a> Zechariah's prophecy, known as the Benedictus, which speaks of the roles and missions of both John the Baptist and Jesus.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_a_prophet.htm">The Role of a Prophet</a> John the Baptist was called to be a prophet, a role that involves speaking God's truth and preparing people for His coming. We, too, are called to share God's truth in our lives. <a href="/topical/p/preparation_for_the_lord.htm">Preparation for the Lord</a> Just as John prepared the way for Jesus, we are called to prepare our hearts and the hearts of others for His return. This involves repentance, faith, and living a life that reflects Christ's teachings. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_obedience.htm">The Importance of Obedience</a> Zechariah's prophecy highlights the importance of obedience to God's calling. John the Baptist's life was marked by obedience, and we are encouraged to follow his example. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereign_plan.htm">God's Sovereign Plan</a> The prophecy over John the Baptist shows God's sovereign plan in action. Trusting in God's plan for our lives, even when we don't fully understand it, is crucial for our faith journey. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_prophecy.htm">The Power of Prophecy</a> Prophecy in the Bible serves to guide, warn, and encourage God's people. Understanding and applying biblical prophecy can strengthen our faith and provide direction.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(76) Thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest.--Note the recurrence of the same divine name that had appeared in <a href="/luke/1-32.htm" title="He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give to him the throne of his father David:">Luke 1:32</a>; <a href="/luke/1-35.htm" title="And the angel answered and said to her, The Holy Ghost shall come on you, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow you: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of you shall be called the Son of God.">Luke 1:35</a>.Thou shalt go before the face of the Lord.--The verse is, as it were, an echo of two great prophecies, combining the "going before Jehovah" of <a href="/malachi/3-1.htm" title="Behold, I will send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way before me: and the LORD, whom you seek, shall suddenly come to his temple, even the messenger of the covenant, whom you delight in: behold, he shall come, said the LORD of hosts.">Malachi 3:1</a>, with the "preparing the way" of <a href="/isaiah/40-3.htm" title="The voice of him that cries in the wilderness, Prepare you the way of the LORD, make straight in the desert a highway for our God.">Isaiah 40:3</a>.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 76. - And thou, child; literally, little child. Here the father breaks forth into an expression of gladness at the thought of the great part his baby-son was to bear in this great national deliverance. His son, too - oh, joy undreamed of! - is to be ranked among the glorious company of the prophets of the Highest. <a href="/commentaries/luke/1-76.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. you, σὺ (sy) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. child, παιδίον (paidion) Noun - Vocative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3813.htm">Strong's 3813: </a> Neuter diminutive of pais; a childling, i.e., an infant, or a half-grown boy or girl; figuratively, an immature Christian. will be called κληθήσῃ (klēthēsē) Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2564.htm">Strong's 2564: </a> (a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to 'call'. a prophet προφήτης (prophētēs) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4396.htm">Strong's 4396: </a> From a compound of pro and phemi; a foreteller; by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet. of [the] Most High; Ὑψίστου (Hypsistou) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Singular - Superlative <a href="/greek/strongs_5310.htm">Strong's 5310: </a> Highest, most high, the heights. Superlative from the base of hupsos; highest, i.e. the Supreme, or the heavens. for γὰρ (gar) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. you will go on προπορεύσῃ (proporeusē) Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4313.htm">Strong's 4313: </a> To precede, pass on before, go before. From pro and poreuomai; to precede. before ἐνώπιον (enōpion) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1799.htm">Strong's 1799: </a> Neuter of a compound of en and a derivative of optanomai; in the face of. the Lord Κυρίου (Kyriou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. to prepare ἑτοιμάσαι (hetoimasai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_2090.htm">Strong's 2090: </a> To make ready, prepare. From hetoimos; to prepare. 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. ways, ὁδοὺς (hodous) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3598.htm">Strong's 3598: </a> A way, road, journey, path. 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