Luke 1:67 Then his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied:

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New International Version
His father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied:

New Living Translation
Then his father, Zechariah, was filled with the Holy Spirit and gave this prophecy:

English Standard Version
And his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied, saying,

Berean Standard Bible
Then his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied:

Berean Literal Bible
And his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied, saying,

King James Bible
And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Ghost, and prophesied, saying,

New King James Version
Now his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Spirit, and prophesied, saying:

New American Standard Bible
And his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied, saying:

NASB 1995
And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Spirit, and prophesied, saying:

NASB 1977
And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Spirit, and prophesied, saying:

Legacy Standard Bible
And his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit, and prophesied, saying:

Amplified Bible
Now Zacharias his father was filled with the Holy Spirit and empowered by Him, and he prophesied, saying,

Christian Standard Bible
Then his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied:

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied:

American Standard Version
And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Spirit, and prophesied, saying,

Contemporary English Version
The Holy Spirit came upon Zechariah, and he began to speak:

English Revised Version
And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Ghost, and prophesied, saying,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
His father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied,

Good News Translation
John's father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit, and he spoke God's message:

International Standard Version
Then his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied:

Majority Standard Bible
Then his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied:

NET Bible
Then his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied,

New Heart English Bible
His father, Zechariah, was filled with the Holy Spirit, and prophesied, saying,

Webster's Bible Translation
And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Spirit, and prophesied, saying,

Weymouth New Testament
And Zechariah his father was filled with the Holy Spirit, and spoke in a rapture of praise.

World English Bible
His father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Spirit, and prophesied, saying,

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Spirit, and prophesied, saying,

Berean Literal Bible
And his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied, saying,

Young's Literal Translation
And Zacharias his father was filled with the Holy Spirit, and did prophesy, saying,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Zacharias his father, was filled with the Holy Spirit, and prophesied, saying,

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And Zachary his father was filled with the Holy Ghost; and he prophesied, saying:

Catholic Public Domain Version
And his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit. And he prophesied, saying:

New American Bible
Then Zechariah his father, filled with the holy Spirit, prophesied, saying:

New Revised Standard Version
Then his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke this prophecy:

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Spirit, and prophesied, and said,

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And his father Zechariah was filled with The Spirit of Holiness and he prophesied and he said:

NT Translations

Anderson New Testament
And Zachariah his father was filled with the Holy Spirit, and prophesied, saying:

Godbey New Testament
And Zacharias his father was filled with the Holy Ghost, and prophesied saying;

Haweis New Testament
And Zacharias his father was filled with the Holy Ghost, and prophesied, saying,

Mace New Testament
Then Zacharias his father, inspired by the holy spirit, vented his divine enthusiasm in these words.

Weymouth New Testament
And Zechariah his father was filled with the Holy Spirit, and spoke in a rapture of praise.

Worrell New Testament
And Zacharias, his father, was filled with the Holy Spirit, and he prophesied, saying,

Worsley New Testament
And his father Zacharias was filled with the holy Spirit,

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

Zechariah's Song
66And all who heard this wondered in their hearts and asked, “What then will this child become?” For the Lord’s hand was with him. 67Then his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied: 68“Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, because He has visited and redeemed His people.…

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Cross References

Acts 2:17-18
‘In the last days, God says, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams. / Even on My menservants and maidservants I will pour out My Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy.

Joel 2:28-29
And afterward, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions. / Even on My menservants and maidservants, I will pour out My Spirit in those days.

Numbers 11:25
Then the LORD came down in the cloud and spoke to him, and He took some of the Spirit that was on Moses and placed that Spirit on the seventy elders. As the Spirit rested on them, they prophesied—but they never did so again.

1 Samuel 10:6
Then the Spirit of the LORD will rush upon you, and you will prophesy with them; and you will be transformed into a different person.

1 Samuel 19:20-24
he sent messengers to seize him. But when they saw the group of prophets prophesying, with Samuel leading them, the Spirit of God came upon them, and Saul’s messengers also began to prophesy. / When this was reported to Saul, he sent more messengers, but they began to prophesy as well. So Saul tried again and sent messengers a third time, and even they began to prophesy. / Finally, Saul himself left for Ramah and came to the large cistern at Secu, where he asked, “Where are Samuel and David?” “At Naioth in Ramah,” he was told. ...

2 Samuel 23:2
The Spirit of the LORD spoke through me; His word was on my tongue.

Ezekiel 11:5
And the Spirit of the LORD fell upon me and told me to declare that this is what the LORD says: “That is what you are thinking, O house of Israel; and I know the thoughts that arise in your minds.

Micah 3:8
As for me, however, I am filled with power by the Spirit of the LORD, with justice and courage, to declare to Jacob his transgression and to Israel his sin.

Matthew 22:43
Jesus said to them, “How then does David in the Spirit call Him ‘Lord’? For he says:

John 11:51
Caiaphas did not say this on his own. Instead, as high priest that year, he was prophesying that Jesus would die for the nation,

Acts 4:8
Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers and elders of the people!

Acts 4:31
After they had prayed, their meeting place was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.

Acts 13:9
Then Saul, who was also called Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, looked directly at Elymas

Acts 19:6
And when Paul laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied.

1 Corinthians 12:10
to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in various tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues.

Treasury of Scripture

And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Ghost, and prophesied, saying,

filled.

Luke 1:15,41
For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother's womb…

Numbers 11:25
And the LORD came down in a cloud, and spake unto him, and took of the spirit that was upon him, and gave it unto the seventy elders: and it came to pass, that, when the spirit rested upon them, they prophesied, and did not cease.

2 Samuel 23:2
The Spirit of the LORD spake by me, and his word was in my tongue.

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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.

Berean Study Bible

Then
The word "then" serves as a transitional marker, indicating a sequence of events. In the context of Luke 1, it follows the miraculous birth of John the Baptist and the restoration of Zechariah's speech. This moment is pivotal, as it marks the fulfillment of God's promise to Zechariah and Elizabeth, setting the stage for a divine revelation. The timing underscores God's perfect orchestration in the unfolding of His redemptive plan.

his father Zechariah
Zechariah, a priest from the division of Abijah, is a significant figure in the Gospel of Luke. His name means "Yahweh remembers," which is fitting given the narrative of God's faithfulness to His promises. Zechariah's initial doubt and subsequent muteness serve as a backdrop to his eventual proclamation of faith. His role as John the Baptist's father places him in the lineage of those who prepare the way for the Messiah, highlighting the continuity of God's covenant with Israel.

was filled with the Holy Spirit
The phrase "was filled with the Holy Spirit" indicates a divine empowerment and inspiration. In the Old Testament, the Holy Spirit would come upon individuals for specific purposes, such as prophecy or leadership. In the New Testament, this filling signifies a deeper, more personal indwelling that enables believers to speak and act according to God's will. For Zechariah, this filling transforms him from a man of doubt to a mouthpiece of divine truth, illustrating the transformative power of the Spirit.

and prophesied
To "prophesy" means to speak forth the words of God, often concerning future events or divine truths. In the biblical context, prophecy is not merely prediction but a declaration of God's will and purpose. Zechariah's prophecy, known as the Benedictus, is a profound expression of praise and revelation. It connects the birth of John the Baptist to the larger narrative of salvation history, emphasizing themes of redemption, covenant, and the coming of the Messiah. This act of prophecy fulfills the role of a priestly blessing, bridging the Old and New Testaments and affirming God's ongoing work in the world.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(67) Was filled with the Holy Ghost, and prophesied.--The latter word appears to be used in its wider sense of an inspired utterance of praise (as, e.g., in 1Samuel 19:20; 1Corinthians 14:24-25). The hymn that follows appears as the report, written, probably, by Zachariah himself, of the praises that had been uttered in the first moments of his recovered gift of speech. As such, we may think of it as expressing the pent-up thoughts of the months of silence. The fire had long been kindling, and at last he spake with his tongue.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 67. - His father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Ghost, and prophesied, saying. The inspired hymn which follows - thought out, no doubt, with the Holy Spirit's help in the course of the long enforced seclusion which his first want of faith had brought upon him - holds a prominent place in all Western liturgics. Like the Magnificat, it is believed to have been first introduced into the public worship of the Church about the middle of the sixth century by St. Csesarius of Aries. It may be briefly summarized as a thanksgiving for the arrival of the times of Messiah.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Greek

Then
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.

father
πατὴρ (patēr)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3962: Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a 'father'.

Zechariah
Ζαχαρίας (Zacharias)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2197: Of Hebrew origin; Zacharias, the name of two Israelites.

was filled
ἐπλήσθη (eplēsthē)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 4130: To fill, fulfill, complete. A prolonged form of a primary pleo to 'fill' (imbue, influence, supply); specially, to fulfil.

with [the] Holy
Ἁγίου (Hagiou)
Adjective - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 40: Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred.

Spirit
Πνεύματος (Pneumatos)
Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 4151: Wind, breath, spirit.

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

prophesied:
ἐπροφήτευσεν (eprophēteusen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 4395: From prophetes; to foretell events, divine, speak under inspiration, exercise the prophetic office.

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