Luke 1:65

Luke 1:65 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And fear came on all that dwelt round about them: and all these sayings were noised abroad throughout all the hill country of Judea.
• New International Version (NIV)All the neighbors were filled with awe, and throughout the hill country of Judea people were talking about all these things.
• English Standard Version (ESV)And fear came on all their neighbors. And all these things were talked about through all the hill country of Judea,
• New King James Version (NKJV)Then fear came on all who dwelt around them; and all these sayings were discussed throughout all the hill country of Judea.

Context of Luke 1:65

63And he asked for a writing tablet and wrote as follows, “His name is John.” And they were all astonished. 64At once Zacharias’ mouth was opened and his tongue freed, and he began speaking, praising and blessing and thanking God. Then fear came on all their neighbors; and all these things were discussed throughout the hill country of Judea. 66All who heard these things kept them in mind, saying, “What then will this little boy turn out to be?” For the hand of the Lord was certainly with him [to bring about his birth]. 67Now Zacharias his father was filled with the Holy Spirit and empowered by Him, and he prophesied, saying,

Luke 1:65 word by word

καὶ ἐγένετο ἐπὶ πάντας φόβος τοὺς περιοικοῦντας αὐτούς· καὶ ἐν ὅλῃ τῇ ὀρεινῇ τῆς Ἰουδαίας διελαλεῖτο πάντα τὰ ῥήματα ταῦτα,Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Andκαίkai · andG2532
• fearφόβοςphobos · fearG5401
• cameγίνομαιginomai · to beG1096
• onἐπίepi · upon/to/againstG1909
• allπᾶςpas · allG3956
• that dwelt round aboutπεριοικέωperioikeō · to dwell aroundG4039
• themαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• theseοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
• sayingsῥῆμαrhēma · declarationG4487
• were noised abroadδιαλαλέωdialaleō · to discussG1255
• throughoutἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• allὅλοςholos · allG3650
• the hill countryὀρεινόςoreinos · hillyG3714
• of JudeaἸουδαίαIoudaia · JudeaG2449

Cross-references for Luke 1:65

• Luke 7:16Fear and profound awe gripped them all, and they began glorifying and honoring and praising God, saying, “A great prophet has arisen among us!” and, “God has visited His people [to help and care for and provide for them]!”
• Acts 2:43A sense of awe was felt by everyone, and many wonders and signs (attesting miracles) were taking place through the apostles.
• Acts 5:5And hearing these words, Ananias fell down suddenly and died; and great fear and awe gripped those who heard of it.
• Acts 19:17This became known to all who lived in Ephesus, both Jews and Greeks. And fear fell upon them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified and exalted.
• Revelation 11:11But after three and a half days, the breath of life from God came into them, and they stood on their feet; and great fear and panic fell on those who were watching them.
• Luke 1:39Now at this time Mary arose and hurried to the hill country, to a city of Judah (Judea),
• Joshua 10:6So the men of Gibeon sent word to Joshua at the camp in Gilgal, saying, “Do not abandon your servants; come up to us quickly and save us and help us, for all [five of] the kings of the Amorites who live in the hill country have assembled against us.”

Commentaries on Luke 1:65

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 65And fear came - Seeing what they might have thought a paralytic affection so suddenly and effectually healed. - This word certainly means in several places, religious fear or reverence; and in this sense it is used Acts 9:31; Romans 3:18; Romans 13:7; 1 Peter 1:17; 1 Peter 2:18; 1 Peter 3:2. The meaning of it here is plainly this: The inhabitants of Hebron and its environs, who were well acquainted with the circumstances of Zacharias and Elisabeth…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 65And fear came … - The word “fear” often denotes religious reverence.‘ The remarkable circumstances attending the birth of John, and the fact that Zechariah was suddenly restored to speech, convinced them that God was there, and filled their minds with awe and veneration.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 57-66Verses 57-66 In these verses we have an account of the birth of John the Baptist, and the great joy among all the relations of the family. He shall be called Johanan, or "Gracious," because he shall bring in the gospel of Christ, wherein God's grace shines most bright. Zacharias recovered his speech. Unbelief closed his mouth, and believing opened it again: he believers, therefore he speaks. When God opens our lips, our mouths must show forth his praise…Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 6565. fear--religious awe; under the impression that God's hand was specially in these events (compare Lu 5:26; 7:16; 8:37).Read the comment

Topics related to Luke 1:65

• John
• Miracles
• Zacharias (Zechariah)

In the dictionaries

• Judea
• Judaea, or Judea
• Judea, Judah
• Begin
• Certainty
• Conceive
• Estate
• Ministration
• Noise
• Righteousness

Commentaries on Luke 1

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Catena Aurea
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• John Lightfoot Commentary
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings