New Living Translation
Luke 1:66
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.
Luke 1:66 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)And all they that heard them laid them up in their hearts, saying, What manner of child shall this be! And the hand of the Lord was with him.
- New International Version (NIV)Everyone who heard this wondered about it, asking, “What then is this child going to be?” For the Lord’s hand was with him.
- English Standard Version (ESV)and all who heard them laid them up in their hearts, saying, "What then will this child be?" For the hand of the Lord was with him.
- New King James Version (NKJV)And all those who heard them kept them in their hearts, saying, “What kind of child will this be?” And the hand of the Lord was with him.
Context of Luke 1:66
64Instantly Zechariah could speak again, and he began praising God. 65Awe fell upon the whole neighborhood, and the news of what had happened spread throughout the Judean hills. Everyone 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: 68“Praise the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has visited and redeemed his people.
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καὶ ἔθεντο πάντες οἱ ἀκούσαντες ἐν τῇ καρδίᾳ αὐτῶν λέγοντες· τί ἄρα τὸ παιδίον τοῦτο ἔσται; καὶ γὰρ χεὶρ κυρίου ἦν μετ᾽ αὐτοῦ.¶Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
- Andκαίkai · andG2532
- allπᾶςpas · allG3956
- they that heardἀκούωakouō · to hearG191
- laidτίθημιtithēmi · to placeG5087
- inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
- theirαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
- heartsκαρδίαkardia · heartG2588
- sayingλέγωlegō · to sayG3004
- Whatτίςtis · which?G5101
- mannerἆραara · no?G687
- of childπαιδίονpaidion · childG3813
- shallεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
- thisοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
- the handχείρcheir · handG5495
- of the Lordκύριοςkurios · lord: GodG2962
- withμετάmeta · with/afterG3326
Cross-references for Luke 1:66
- Luke 2:19but Mary kept all these things in her heart and thought about them often.
- Luke 9:44“Listen to me and remember what I say. The Son of Man is going to be betrayed into the hands of his enemies.”
- Genesis 37:11But while his brothers were jealous of Joseph, his father wondered what the dreams meant.
- Psalms 119:11I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.
- Luke 1:80John grew up and became strong in spirit. And he lived in the wilderness until he began his public ministry to Israel.
- Luke 2:40There the child grew up healthy and strong. He was filled with wisdom, and God’s favor was on him.
- Genesis 39:2The Lord was with Joseph, so he succeeded in everything he did as he served in the home of his Egyptian master.
- Judges 13:24When her son was born, she named him Samson. And the Lord blessed him as he grew up.
- 1 Samuel 2:18But Samuel, though he was only a boy, served the Lord. He wore a linen garment like that of a priest.
- 1 Samuel 16:18One of the servants said to Saul, “One of Jesse’s sons from Bethlehem is a talented harp player. Not only that—he is a brave warrior, a man of war, and has good judgment. He is also a fine-looking young man, and the Lord is with him.”
- 1 Kings 18:46Then the Lord gave special strength to Elijah. He tucked his cloak into his belt and ran ahead of Ahab’s chariot all the way to the entrance of Jezreel.
- Psalms 80:17Strengthen the man you love, the son of your choice.
- Psalms 89:21I will steady him with my hand; with my powerful arm I will make him strong.
- Acts 11:21The power of the Lord was with them, and a large number of these Gentiles believed and turned to the Lord.
Commentaries on Luke 1:66
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 66What manner of child shall this be! - As there have been so many extraordinary things in his conception and birth, surely God has designed him for some extraordinary purpose. These things they laid up in their heart, patiently waiting to see what God would work. The hand of the Lord was with him - God defended and prospered him in all things, and the prophetic spirit began to rest upon him.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 66What manner of child - Such were the remarkable circumstances of his birth that they apprehended that he would be distinguished as a prophet, or that great events would result from his life. The hand of the Lord was with him - The word “hand” is used to denote “aid, protection, favor.” We stretch out the hand to aid those whom we wish to help. The expression here means that God “aided” him, “protected” him, or showed him favor. Some think that these…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
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 66the Lord's hand: This anthropomorphism (describing God with human characteristics, compare 1:51) meant that God was at work in John’s life.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 6666. hand of the Lord was with him--by special tokens marking him out as one destined to some great work (1Ki 18:46; 2Ki 3:15; Ac 11:21).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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