Zechariah (NT)

Definition

In the New Testament, Zechariah was a Jewish priest who became the father of John the Baptist.

• Zechariah loved God and obeyed him.
• For many years Zechariah and his wife, Elizabeth, prayed earnestly to have a child, but did not have one. Then when they were very old, God answered their prayers and gave them a son.
• Zechariah prophesied that his son John would be the prophet who would announce and prepare the way for the Messiah.

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(See also: Christ, Elizabeth, prophet)

Bible References

• Luke 1:5-7
• Luke 1:21-23
• Luke 1:39-41
• Luke 3:1-2

Examples from the Bible stories

• __22:1 Suddenly an angel came with a message from God to an old priest named Zechariah. Zechariah__ and his wife, Elizabeth, were godly people, but she had not been able to have any children.
• __22:2 The angel said to Zechariah__, “Your wife will have a son. You will name him John.”
• __22:3 Immediately, Zechariah__ was unable to speak.
• __22:7 Then God allowed Zechariah__ to speak again.

Word Data

• Strong’s: G21970