Luke 1:8-56 WEB

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 1:22

They perceived that he had seen a vision - As the sanctuary was separated from the court by a great veil, the people could not see what passed, but they understood this from Zacharias himself, who, ην διανευων , made signs, or nodded unto them to that purpose. Signs are the only means by which a dumb man can convey his ideas to others. read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 1:23

As soon as the days of his ministration were accomplished - Each family of the priesthood officiated one whole week, 2 Kings 11:17 . There is something very instructive in the conduct of this priest; had he not loved the service he was engaged in, he might have made the loss of his speech a pretext for immediately quitting it. But as he was not thereby disabled from fulfilling the sacerdotal function, so he saw he was bound to continue till his ministry was ended; or till God had given... read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 1:24

Hid herself five months - That she might have the fullest proof of the accomplishment of God's promise before she appeared in public, or spoke of her mercies. When a Hindoo female is pregnant of her first child, she avoids the presence of those with whom she was before familiar, as a point of delicacy. read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 1:25

To take away my reproach - As fruitfulness was a part of the promise of God to his people, Genesis 17:6 , and children, on this account, being considered as a particular blessing from heaven, Exodus 23:20 ; Leviticus 26:9 ; : Psalm 127:3 ; so barrenness was considered among the Jews as a reproach, and a token of the disapprobation of the Lord. 1 Samuel 1:6 . But see Luke 1:36 . read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 1:26

A city of Galilee - As Joseph and Mary were both of the family of David, the patrimonial estate of which lay in Bethlehem, it seems as if the family residence should have been in that city, and not in Nazareth; for we find that, even after the return from the captivity, the several families went to reside in those cities to which they originally belonged. See Nehemiah 11:3 . But it is probable that the holy family removed to Galilee for fear of exciting the jealousy of Herod, who had... read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 1:27

To a virgin espoused, etc. - See on Matthew 1:18 , Matthew 1:23 ; (note). The reflections of pious father Quesnel on this subject are worthy of serious regard. At length the moment is come which is to give a son to a virgin, a saviour to the world, a pattern to mankind, a sacrifice to sinners, a temple to the Divinity, and a new principle to the new world. This angel is sent from God, not to the palaces of the great, but to a poor maid, the wife of a carpenter. The Son of God comes to... read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 1:28

And the angel came in unto her - Some think that all this business was transacted in a vision; and that there was no personal appearance of the angel. When Divine visions were given, they are announced as such, in the sacred writings; nor can we with safety attribute any thing to a vision, where a Divine communication is made, unless it be specified as such in the text. Hail - Analogous to, Peace be to thee - May thou enjoy all possible blessings! Highly favored - As being chosen in... read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 1:22

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 1:23

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 1:24

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 1:25

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 1:26

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 1:27

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 1:28

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 1:29

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 1:31

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 1:32

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