The Holy Spirit now filled (i.e, controlled) Zechariah , as He had Elizabeth ( Luke 1:41) and John ( Luke 1:15). He enabled the priest to prophesy. Zechariah proceeded to utter a psalm of praise in which he gave God"s explanation of the significance of the events that had begun to happen in fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy. [source][source][source]
"Observe that Zechariah"s previous doubt and his discipline through loss of speech did not mean the end of his spiritual ministry. So when a believer today has submitted to God"s discipline, he may go on in Christ"s service." [1][source]
Zechariah"s failure had been relatively minor, so major discipline was unnecessary. [source][source][source]
Context Summary
Luke 1:57-80 - The Song At The Herald's Birth
This song is second only to that of Mary. It is a noble ode, tracing our Lord's advent back to the early covenant of God with the fathers and anticipating its effects to the end of time.
It is wholesome to apply the song to ourselves and ask how far we have participated in these great blessings. Are we experiencing this daily salvation from our spiritual enemies, who hate us? Do we serve God without the slavish fear of the serf, and with the loyal allegiance of the child? Are all our days characterized by holiness toward God and righteousness toward man? Has the "dayspring from on high" visited our hearts and are our feet walking in the way of peace? Solemn questions these, but they must be faced. [source]
Chapter Summary: Luke 1
1The preface of Luke to his whole gospel 5The conception of John the Baptist; 26and of Jesus 39The prophecy of Elisabeth and of Mary, concerning Jesus 57The nativity and circumcision of John 67The prophecy of Zachariah, both of Jesus, 76and of John
Greek Commentary for Luke 1:67
Prophesied [επροπητευσεν] Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. This Benedictus Nearly every phrase here is found in the O.T. (Psalms and Prophets). He, like Mary, was full of the Holy Spirit and had caught the Messianic message in its highest meaning. [source]
Reverse Greek Commentary Search for Luke 1:67
Acts 16:25Were praying and singing [προσευχομενοι υμνουν] Present middle participle and imperfect active indicative: Praying they were singing (simultaneously, blending together petition and praise). υμνεω Humneō is an old verb from υμνος humnos (cf. Isaiah 12:4; Daniel 3:23). Paul and Silas probably used portions of the Psalms (cf. Luke 1:39., Luke 1:67.; Luke 2:28) with occasional original outbursts of praise. Were listening to them (επηκροωντο αυτων epēkroōnto autōn). Imperfect middle of επακροαομαι epakroaomai Rare verb to listen with pleasure as to a recitation or music (Page). It was a new experience for the prisoners and wondrously attractive entertainment to them. [source]
Parse: Verb, Aorist Indicative Active, 3rd Person Singular
Root: προφητεύω
Sense: to prophesy, to be a prophet, speak forth by divine inspirations, to predict.
Greek Commentary for Luke 1:67
Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. This Benedictus Nearly every phrase here is found in the O.T. (Psalms and Prophets). He, like Mary, was full of the Holy Spirit and had caught the Messianic message in its highest meaning. [source]
Reverse Greek Commentary Search for Luke 1:67
Present middle participle and imperfect active indicative: Praying they were singing (simultaneously, blending together petition and praise). υμνεω Humneō is an old verb from υμνος humnos (cf. Isaiah 12:4; Daniel 3:23). Paul and Silas probably used portions of the Psalms (cf. Luke 1:39., Luke 1:67.; Luke 2:28) with occasional original outbursts of praise. Were listening to them (επηκροωντο αυτων epēkroōnto autōn). Imperfect middle of επακροαομαι epakroaomai Rare verb to listen with pleasure as to a recitation or music (Page). It was a new experience for the prisoners and wondrously attractive entertainment to them. [source]