Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 1:19

19. Gabriel See note on Matthew 1:20. In the presence of God See note on Matthew 18:10. Shalt be dumb Literally, shalt be silent. The word rendered speechless in Luke 1:22, signifies both deaf and dumb. As his ear had refused the angel’s message, he shall be rendered deaf; and as he had uttered a bold and faithless speech, so a divine silence shall reprove him. Well for us often might it be, if some such gentle admonitory judgment should check our loquacity and teach us a wise... read more