Luke 1:64
New International Version
Immediately his mouth was opened and his tongue set free, and he began to speak, praising God.

New Living Translation
Instantly Zechariah could speak again, and he began praising God.

English Standard Version
And immediately his mouth was opened and his tongue loosed, and he spoke, blessing God.

Berean Standard Bible
Immediately Zechariah’s mouth was opened and his tongue was released, and he began to speak, praising God.

Berean Literal Bible
And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue, and he was speaking, blessing God.

King James Bible
And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue loosed, and he spake, and praised God.

New King James Version
Immediately his mouth was opened and his tongue loosed, and he spoke, praising God.

New American Standard Bible
And at once his mouth was opened and his tongue freed, and he began speaking in praise of God.

NASB 1995
And at once his mouth was opened and his tongue loosed, and he began to speak in praise of God.

NASB 1977
And at once his mouth was opened and his tongue loosed, and he began to speak in praise of God.

Legacy Standard Bible
And at once his mouth was opened and his tongue loosed, and he began to speak, blessing God.

Amplified Bible
At once Zacharias’ mouth was opened and his tongue freed, and he began speaking, praising and blessing and thanking God.

Christian Standard Bible
Immediately his mouth was opened and his tongue set free, and he began to speak, praising God.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Immediately his mouth was opened and his tongue set free, and he began to speak, praising God.

American Standard Version
And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue loosed, and he spake, blessing God.

Contemporary English Version
At once, Zechariah started speaking and praising God.

English Revised Version
And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue loosed, and he spake, blessing God.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Suddenly, Zechariah was able to speak, and he began to praise God.

Good News Translation
At that moment Zechariah was able to speak again, and he started praising God.

International Standard Version
Suddenly, Zechariah could open his mouth, his tongue was set free, and he began to speak and to praise God.

Majority Standard Bible
Immediately Zechariah’s mouth was opened and his tongue was released, and he began to speak, praising God.

NET Bible
Immediately Zechariah's mouth was opened and his tongue released, and he spoke, blessing God.

New Heart English Bible
His mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue freed, and he spoke, blessing God.

Webster's Bible Translation
And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue loosed, and he spoke, and praised God.

Weymouth New Testament
Instantly his mouth and his tongue were set free, and he began to speak and bless God.

World English Bible
His mouth was opened immediately and his tongue freed, and he spoke, blessing God.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue, and he was speaking, praising God.

Berean Literal Bible
And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue, and he was speaking, blessing God.

Young's Literal Translation
and his mouth was opened presently, and his tongue, and he was speaking, praising God.

Smith's Literal Translation
And his month was opened immediately, and his tongue, and he spake, praising God.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And immediately his mouth was opened, and his tongue loosed, and he spoke, blessing God.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then, at once, his mouth was opened, and his tongue loosened, and he spoke, blessing God.

New American Bible
Immediately his mouth was opened, his tongue freed, and he spoke blessing God.

New Revised Standard Version
Immediately his mouth was opened and his tongue freed, and he began to speak, praising God.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And immediately his mouth and his tongue were opened, and he spoke and blessed God.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And at once his mouth was opened, and his tongue, and he spoke and blessed God.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And immediately his mouth was opened, and his tongue was loosed, and he spoke, and praised God.

Godbey New Testament
And all marveled. And his mouth immediately opened and his tongue loosed, and he continued to speak, praising God.

Haweis New Testament
Instantly then his mouth was opened, and his tongue loosed, and he burst out in praises to God.

Mace New Testament
immediately he had the use of his speech: and he uttered himself in praises to God.

Weymouth New Testament
Instantly his mouth and his tongue were set free, and he began to speak and bless God.

Worrell New Testament
And his mouth was instantly opened, and his tongue loosed, and he was speaking, blessing God.

Worsley New Testament
And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue loosed, and he spake and praised God.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Birth of John the Baptist
63Zechariah asked for a tablet and wrote, “His name is John.” And they were all amazed. 64 Immediately Zechariah’s mouth was opened and his tongue was released, and he began to speak, praising God. 65All their neighbors were filled with awe, and people throughout the hill country of Judea were talking about these events.…

Cross References
Isaiah 35:6
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.

Psalm 51:15
O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will declare Your praise.

Ezekiel 24:27
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.”

Ezekiel 33:22
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.

Psalm 71:8
My mouth is filled with Your praise and with Your splendor all day long.

Psalm 40:3
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.

Psalm 126:2
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.”

Acts 2:4
And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.

Acts 2:11
both Jews and converts to Judaism; Cretans and Arabs—we hear them declaring the wonders of God in our own tongues!”

Acts 10:46
For they heard them speaking in tongues and exalting God. Then Peter said,

Matthew 9:33
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!”

Matthew 12:22
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.

Mark 7:35
Immediately the man’s ears were opened and his tongue was released, and he began to speak plainly.

John 9:25
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!”

John 9:38
“Lord, I believe,” he said. And he worshiped Jesus.


Treasury of Scripture

And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue loosed, and he spoke, and praised God.

his mouth.

Luke 1:20
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.

Exodus 4:15,16
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…

Psalm 51:15
O Lord, open thou my lips; and my mouth shall shew forth thy praise.

and he.

Psalm 30:7-12
LORD, by thy favour thou hast made my mountain to stand strong: thou didst hide thy face, and I was troubled…

Psalm 118:18,19
The LORD hath chastened me sore: but he hath not given me over unto death…

Isaiah 12:1
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.

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Luke 1
1. The preface of Luke to his whole gospel.
5. The conception of John the Baptist;
26. and of Jesus.
39. The prophecy of Elisabeth and of Mary, concerning Jesus.
57. The nativity and circumcision of John.
67. The prophecy of Zachariah, both of Jesus,
76. and of John.














Immediately
The word "immediately" underscores the suddenness and divine timing of the event. In the Greek, the term used is "παραχρῆμα" (parachrēma), which conveys a sense of urgency and instant action. This immediate response highlights the fulfillment of God's promise and the power of His word. It serves as a reminder that God's interventions in our lives can be swift and transformative, often occurring at the precise moment they are needed.

Zechariah’s mouth was opened
The opening of Zechariah's mouth signifies the end of his divinely imposed silence, which was a consequence of his initial doubt as recorded earlier in Luke 1:20. The Greek word for "opened" is "ἀνοίγω" (anoigō), which can also mean to open fully or completely. This act of opening is symbolic of restoration and renewal, reflecting God's grace and mercy. It is a powerful reminder that God can restore what has been closed or lost due to our unbelief, bringing us back into His service and purpose.

and his tongue was released
The phrase "his tongue was released" uses the Greek word "λύω" (lyō), meaning to loosen or untie. This imagery of untying suggests liberation and freedom, not just physically but spiritually. Zechariah's release from silence is emblematic of the freedom found in obedience and faith. It encourages believers to trust in God's promises, knowing that He can free us from the bonds of doubt and fear, enabling us to fulfill our calling.

and he began to speak
The act of speaking marks a return to normalcy and function, but with a renewed purpose. The Greek verb "λαλέω" (laleō) is used here, which means to talk or to utter words. This speaking is not just a return to vocal ability but a declaration of faith and testimony. It signifies the importance of using our voices to proclaim God's goodness and truth, emphasizing the role of testimony in the life of a believer.

praising God
The culmination of Zechariah's experience is his praise to God, captured by the Greek word "εὐλογέω" (eulogeō), meaning to bless or to speak well of. This act of praise is a natural response to God's faithfulness and mercy. It reflects a heart transformed by divine encounter, moving from doubt to worship. Praising God is central to the Christian life, serving as both a response to His works and a witness to others of His greatness. This phrase encourages believers to continually offer praise, recognizing it as a vital expression of faith and gratitude.

(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.

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.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Immediately
παραχρῆμα (parachrēma)
Adverb
Strong's 3916: 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
Strong's 846: 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
Strong's 4750: The mouth, speech, eloquence in speech, the point of a sword.

was opened
ἀνεῴχθη (aneōchthē)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 455: To open. From ana and oigo; to open up.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

his
αὐτοῦ (autou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: 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
Strong's 1100: The tongue; by implication, a language.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

he began to speak,
ἐλάλει (elalei)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2980: A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words.

praising
εὐλογῶν (eulogōn)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2127: (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
Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.


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