Luke 1:65

“And fear came on all that dwelt round about them, etc.] That is, the fear of God, an awful reverence of the divine majesty; they perceived the hand of God was in these things, and that these were effects of divine power; and which made very serious impressions upon their minds, and they thought, and spoke of them with great solemnity; (see <440243>Acts 2:43 5:11). and all these sayings were noised abroad throughout all the hill country of Judea: the several things relating to the appearance of the angel to Zacharias in the temple; his message to him; the striking him deaf and dumb; the conception of Elisabeth, who had been barren; the birth of her son; the unusual name given him; and the…”

“fear--religious awe; under the impression that God's hand was specially in these events (compare Luk 5:26; Luk 7:16; Luk 8:37).”

“And 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. return to 'Top of Page'”

“fear: Luk 7:16; Act 2:43, Act 5:5, Act 5:11, Act 19:17; Rev 11:11 sayings: or, things all the: Luk 1:39; Jos 10:6, Jos 10:40 Luke 1:66”