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Luke 1:13 KJV (With Strong’s)

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But
de (Greek #1161)
but, and, etc.
KJV usage: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Pronounce: deh
Origin: a primary particle (adversative or continuative)
the angel
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
aggelos (Greek #32)
a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a pastor
KJV usage: angel, messenger.
Pronounce: ang'-el-os
Origin: from ἀγγέλλω (probably derived from 71; compare 34) (to bring tidings)
said
epo (Greek #2036)
to speak or say (by word or writing)
KJV usage: answer, bid, bring word, call, command, grant, say (on), speak, tell. Compare 3004.
Pronounce: ep'-o
Origin: a primary verb (used only in the definite past tense, the others being borrowed from 2046, 4483, and 5346)
unto
pros (Greek #4314)
a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near to; usually with the accusative case, the place, time, occasion, or respect, which is the destination of the relation, i.e. whither or for which it is predicated)
KJV usage: about, according to , against, among, at, because of, before, between, (where-)by, for, X at thy house, in, for intent, nigh unto, of, which pertain to, that, to (the end that), X together, to (you) -ward, unto, with(-in). In the comparative case, it denotes essentially the same applications, namely, motion towards, accession to, or nearness at.
Pronounce: pros
Origin: a strengthened form of 4253
him
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
, Fear
phobeo (Greek #5399)
to frighten, i.e. (passively) to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. revere
KJV usage: be (+ sore) afraid, fear (exceedingly), reverence.
Pronounce: fob-eh'-o
Origin: from 5401
not
me (Greek #3361)
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas 3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
KJV usage: any but (that), X forbear, + God forbid, + lack, lest, neither, never, no (X wise in), none, nor, (can-)not, nothing, that not, un(-taken), without. Often used in compounds in substantially the same relations. See also 3362, 3363, 3364, 3372, 3373, 3375, 3378.
Pronounce: may
Origin: a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas 3756 expresses an absolute denial)
, Zacharias
Zacharias (Greek #2197)
Zacharias (i.e. Zechariah), the name of two Israelites
KJV usage: Zacharias.
Pronounce: dzakh-ar-ee'-as
Origin: of Hebrew origin (02148)
: for
dioti (Greek #1360)
on the very account that, or inasmuch as
KJV usage: because (that), for, therefore.
Pronounce: dee-ot'-ee
Origin: from 1223 and 3754
thy
sou (Greek #4675)
of thee, thy
KJV usage: X home, thee, thine (own), thou, thy.
Pronounce: soo
Origin: genitive case of 4771
prayer
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
deesis (Greek #1162)
a petition
KJV usage: prayer, request, supplication.
Pronounce: deh'-ay-sis
Origin: from 1189
is heard
eisakouo (Greek #1522)
to listen to
KJV usage: hear.
Pronounce: ice-ak-oo'-o
Origin: from 1519 and 191
; and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
thy
sou (Greek #4675)
of thee, thy
KJV usage: X home, thee, thine (own), thou, thy.
Pronounce: soo
Origin: genitive case of 4771
wife
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
gune (Greek #1135)
a woman; specially, a wife
KJV usage: wife, woman.
Pronounce: goo-nay'
Origin: probably from the base of 1096
Elisabeth
Elisabet (Greek #1665)
Elisabet, an Israelitess
KJV usage: Elisabeth.
Pronounce: el-ee-sab'-et
Origin: of Hebrew origin (0472)
shall bear
gennao (Greek #1080)
to procreate (properly, of the father, but by extension of the mother); figuratively, to regenerate
KJV usage: bear, beget, be born, bring forth, conceive, be delivered of, gender, make, spring.
Pronounce: ghen-nah'-o
Origin: from a variation of 1085
thee
soi (Greek #4671)
to thee
KJV usage: thee, thine own, thou, thy.
Pronounce: soy
Origin: dative case of 4771
a son
huios (Greek #5207)
a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
KJV usage: child, foal, son.
Pronounce: hwee-os'
Origin: apparently a primary word
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
thou shalt call
kaleo (Greek #2564)
to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise)
KJV usage: bid, call (forth), (whose, whose sur-)name (was (called)).
Pronounce: kal-eh'-o
Origin: akin to the base of 2753
his
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
name
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
onoma (Greek #3686)
a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
KJV usage: called, (+ sur-)name(-d).
Pronounce: on'-om-ah
Origin: from a presumed derivative of the base of 1097 (compare 3685)
John
Ioannes (Greek #2491)
Joannes (i.e. Jochanan), the name of four Israelites
KJV usage: John.
Pronounce: ee-o-an'-nace
Origin: of Hebrew origin (03110)
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Luke 1:60,63• 60{i}And his mother answering said, No; but he shall be called John.{/i}
 63{i}And having asked for a writing-table, he wrote saying, John is his name. And they all wondered.{/i} (Luke 1:60,63)

More on:

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Elisabeth,
John the Baptist,
Prayer,
Wife,
Zacharias

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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Fear.
Luke 24:36‑40• 36And while they were talking these things, he himself stood in their midst, and says to them, Peace to you .
 37But confounded and being frightened, they supposed they beheld a spirit.
 38And he said to them, Why are ye troubled, and wherefore do reasonings rise in your hearts?
 39See my hands and my feet that it is I myself; handle me and see, for a spirit hath not flesh and bones even as ye see me have.
 40And having said this, he showed them his hands and his feet. (Luke 24:36‑40)
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Judg. 6:23• 23And Jehovah said unto him, Peace be unto thee; fear not: thou shalt not die. (Judg. 6:23)
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Dan. 10:12• 12Then said he unto me, Fear not, Daniel; for from the first day that thou didst set thine heart to understand, and to chasten thyself before thy God, thy words were heard, and I am come for thy words. (Dan. 10:12)
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Matt. 28:5• 5{i}And the angel answering said to the women, Fear not ye, for I know that ye seek Jesus the crucified one.{/i} (Matt. 28:5)
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Mark 16:6• 6But he says to them, Be not amazed. Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, the crucified one; he is risen; he is not here; behold the place where they had put him. (Mark 16:6)
thy prayer.
Gen. 25:21• 21And Isaac entreated Jehovah for his wife, because she [was] barren; and Jehovah was entreated of him, and Rebecca his wife conceived. (Gen. 25:21)
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1 Sam. 1:20‑23• 20And it came to pass, when the time was come about after Hannah had conceived, that she bore a son, and called his name Samuel, {i}saying, Because I have asked him of Jehovah{/i}.
 21{i}And Elkanah her husband, and all his house, went up to sacrifice to Jehovah the yearly sacrifice and his vow.{/i}
 22{i}But Hannah did not go up, for she said to her husband,{/i} I will not go up until the child be weaned; then I will leave him that he may appear before Jehovah, and there abide forever.
 23{i}And Elkanah her husband said to her, Do what is good in thy sight: abide until thou hast weaned him; only, may Jehovah fulfil his word. And the woman abode, and gave her son suck until she weaned him.{/i} (1 Sam. 1:20‑23)
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Psa. 118:21• 21I will give thee thanks,{HR}For thou hast answered me,{HR}And hast become my salvation. (Psa. 118:21)
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Acts 10:31• 31and says, Cornelius thy prayer is heard, and thine alms had in remembrance before God: (Acts 10:31)
and they.
Gen. 17:10• 10This is my covenant which ye shall keep, between me and you, and thy seed after thee: every man-child among you shall be circumcised. (Gen. 17:10)
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Gen. 18:14• 14Is anything too hard for Jehovah? At the time appointed I will return unto thee, according to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son. (Gen. 18:14)
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Judg. 13:3‑5• 3And the angel of Jehovah appeared unto the woman, {i}and said to her, Behold now, thou art barren and bearest not; but thou shalt conceive and bear a son.{/i}
 4{i}And now beware, I pray thee, and drink not wine nor strong drink, and eat nothing unclean.{/i}
 5{i}For lo, thou shalt conceive, and bear a son, and no razor shall come on his head;{/i} for the child shall be a Nazarite unto God from the womb: and he shall begin to deliver Israel out of the hand of the Philistines. (Judg. 13:3‑5)
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1 Sam. 2:21• 21{i}So Jehovah visited Hannah, and she conceived, and bore three sons and two daughters. And the boy Samuel grew before Jehovah.{/i} (1 Sam. 2:21)
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2 Kings 4:16‑17• 16And he said, About this season, according to the time of life, thou shalt embrace a son. And she said, Nay, my lord, thou man of God, do not lie unto thine handmaid.
 17{i}And the woman conceived, and bore a son at that appointed time in the next year as Elisha had said to her.{/i} (2 Kings 4:16‑17)
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Psa. 113:9• 9He maketh a barren one to dwell [in] the house{HR}Glad mother of its sons.{HR}Praise ye Jah. (Psa. 113:9)
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Psa. 127:3‑5• 3Behold, children (sons) [are] an inheritance from Jehovah,{HR}The womb's fruit a reward.
 4As arrows in a mighty man's hand,{HR}So [are] sons of (the) youth.
 5Blessed [is] the man{HR}Who hath filled his quiver with them:{HR}They shall not be ashamed{HR}When they speak with enemies in the gate. (Psa. 127:3‑5)
thou.
Luke 1:60‑63• 60{i}And his mother answering said, No; but he shall be called John.{/i}
 61{i}And they said to her, There is no one among thy kinsfolk who is called by this name.{/i}
 62{i}And they made signs to his father as to what he might wish it to be called.{/i}
 63{i}And having asked for a writing-table, he wrote saying, John is his name. And they all wondered.{/i} (Luke 1:60‑63)
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Luke 2:21• 21{i}And{/i} when eight days were fulfilled for circumcising him, his name was called Jesus, which was the name given by the angel before he had been conceived in the womb. (Luke 2:21)
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Gen. 17:19• 19{i}And God said, Sarah thy wife shall indeed bear thee a son; and thou shalt call his name Isaac; and I will establish my covenant with him, for an everlasting covenant for his seed after him.{/i} (Gen. 17:19)
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Isa. 8:3• 3And I went unto the prophetess; and she conceived, and bare a son. Then said Jehovah unto me, Call his name Maher-shalal-hash-baz. (Isa. 8:3)
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Hos. 1:4,6,9‑10• 4And Jehovah said unto him, Call his name Jezreel; for yet a little while, and I will avenge the blood of Jezreel upon the house of Jehu, and will cause to cease the kingdom of the house of Israel.
 6{i}And she conceived again, and bore a daughter. And he said unto him, Call her name Lo-ruhamah;{/i} for I will no more have mercy upon the house of Israel, {i}so that I should pardon them{/i}.
 9{i}and he said{/i}, Call his name Lo-ammi: for ye are not my people, and I will not be your God.
 10Yet, the number of the children of Israel shall be as the sand of the sea, which cannot be measured nor numbered; and it shall come to pass, [that] in the place where it shall be said unto them, Ye [are] not my people, [there] it shall be said unto them, [Ye are] the sons of the living God. (Hos. 1:4,6,9‑10)
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Matt. 1:21• 21{i}And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus, for he shall save his people from their sins.{/i} (Matt. 1:21)
• The name by which he should be called was, “The favor of the Lord.” (“Luke 1” by J.N. Darby)

J. N. Darby Translation

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But the angel said to him, Fear not, Zacharias, because thy supplication has been heard, and thy wife Elizabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name Johnc.

JND Translation Notes

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* Meaning, "Jehovah is gracious."

W. Kelly Translation

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But the angel said to him, Fear not, Zacharias, because thy supplication has been heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name Johna.

WK Translation Notes

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Meaning, the gift of God.