Luke 1:67

“And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Ghost, etc.] With a spirit of prophecy, as his wife Elisabeth had been before, (<420141>Luke 1:41) and prophesied saying; the following things, relating to the Messiah, his incarnation and redemption by him; to the accomplishing of the covenant, oath, promise and mercy of God to his people; and to his son, the forerunner of Christ; and to his work and office, in the various parts and branches of it, which he should perform. Whence it appears, that the following song is of divine inspiration; and that Zacharias spake it as he was moved by the Holy Ghost, as the prophets of old did.”

“Filled with the Holy Ghost - See Luke 1:15. And prophesied - The word “prophesy” means: To foretell future events. To celebrate the praises of God (see 1 Samuel 10:5-6; 1 Kings 18:29); then to, Teach or preach the gospel, etc. See the notes at Romans 12:6. This song of Zechariah partakes of all. It is principally employed in the praises of God, but it also predicts the future character and preaching of John. return to 'Top of Page'”

“And Zacharias prophesied - Of things immediately to follow. But it is observable, he speaks of Christ chiefly; of John only, as it were, incidentally. Luke 1:69”

“1:67-79 This second hymn of the birth narrative is called the Benedictus (“Blessed” or “Praise”), from the first word of the Latin translation. The hymn expects God’s Messiah to deliver the Israelites from their enemies. Salvation entails physical deliverance and forgiveness of sins (1:77).”

“filled: Luk 1:15, Luk 1:41; Num 11:25; Sa2 23:2; Joe 2:28; Pe2 1:21 Luke 1:68”