New Living Translation
Luke 1:65
65Awe fell upon the whole neighborhood, and the news of what had happened spread throughout the Judean hills.
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
63He motioned for a writing tablet, and to everyone’s surprise he wrote, “His name is John.” 64Instantly Zechariah could speak again, and he began praising God. Awe fell upon the whole neighborhood, and the news of what had happened spread throughout the Judean hills. 66Everyone who heard about it reflected on these events and asked, “What will this child turn out to be?” For the hand of the Lord was surely upon him in a special way. 67Then his father, Zechariah, was filled with the Holy Spirit and gave this prophecy:
Read all of Luke 1Luke 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 7:16Great fear swept the crowd, and they praised God, saying, “A mighty prophet has risen among us,” and “God has visited his people today.”
- Acts 2:43A deep sense of awe came over them all, and the apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders.
- Acts 5:5As soon as Ananias heard these words, he fell to the floor and died. Everyone who heard about it was terrified.
- Acts 19:17The story of what happened spread quickly all through Ephesus, to Jews and Greeks alike. A solemn fear descended on the city, and the name of the Lord Jesus was greatly honored.
- Revelation 11:11But after three and a half days, God breathed life into them, and they stood up! Terror struck all who were staring at them.
- Luke 1:39A few days later Mary hurried to the hill country of Judea, to the town
- Joshua 10:6The men of Gibeon quickly sent messengers to Joshua at his camp in Gilgal. “Don’t abandon your servants now!” they pleaded. “Come at once! Save us! Help us! For all the Amorite kings who live in the hill country have joined forces to attack 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
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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
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