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Luke 1:12–14

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And when Zacharias saw him, he was troubled, and fear fell upon him.
But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John.
And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth.
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From verse 12

  1. Judges 13:22Rank 1 from verse 12
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    22And Manoah said unto his wife, We shall surely die, because we have seen God.

  2. Judges 6:22Rank 2 from verse 12
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    22And when Gideon perceived that he was an angel of the Lord, Gideon said, Alas, O Lord God! for because I have seen an angel of the Lord face to face.

  3. Acts 10:4Rank 3 from verse 12
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    4And when he looked on him, he was afraid, and said, What is it, Lord? And he said unto him, Thy prayers and thine alms are come up for a memorial before God.

  4. Luke 2:9–10Rank 4 from verse 12
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    9And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

    10And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

  5. Revelation 1:17Rank 5 from verse 12
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    17And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, Fear not; I am the first and the last:

  6. Daniel 10:7Rank 6 from verse 12
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    7And I Daniel alone saw the vision: for the men that were with me saw not the vision; but a great quaking fell upon them, so that they fled to hide themselves.

  7. Luke 1:29Rank 7 from verse 12
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    29And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be.

  8. Mark 16:5Rank 8 from verse 12
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    5And entering into the sepulchre, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, clothed in a long white garment; and they were affrighted.

  9. Job 4:14–15Rank 9 from verse 12
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    14Fear came upon me, and trembling, which made all my bones to shake.

    15Then a spirit passed before my face; the hair of my flesh stood up:

From verse 13

  1. 1 Samuel 2:21Rank 1 from verse 13
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    21And the Lord visited Hannah, so that she conceived, and bare three sons and two daughters. And the child Samuel grew before the Lord.

  2. Acts 10:31Rank 2 from verse 13
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    31And said, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thine alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God.

  3. Psalms 113:9Rank 3 from verse 13
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    9He maketh the barren woman to keep house, and to be a joyful mother of children. Praise ye the Lord.

  4. Genesis 25:21Rank 4 from verse 13
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    21And Isaac intreated the Lord for his wife, because she was barren: and the Lord was intreated of him, and Rebekah his wife conceived.

  5. Psalms 127:3–5Rank 5 from verse 13
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    3Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.

    4As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.

    5Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate.

  6. Luke 2:21Rank 6 from verse 13
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    21And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called JESUS, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb.

  7. Genesis 18:14Rank 7 from verse 13
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    14Is any thing too hard for the Lord? At the time appointed I will return unto thee, according to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son.

  8. Psalms 118:21Rank 8 from verse 13
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    21I will praise thee: for thou hast heard me, and art become my salvation.

  9. Daniel 10:12Rank 9 from verse 13
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    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.

  10. Genesis 17:10Rank 10 from verse 13
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    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.

  11. Matthew 14:27Rank 11 from verse 13
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    27But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.

  12. 1 Samuel 1:20–23Rank 12 from verse 13
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    20Wherefore it came to pass, when the time was come about after Hannah had conceived, that she bare a son, and called his name Samuel, saying, Because I have asked him of the Lord.

    21And the man Elkanah, and all his house, went up to offer unto the Lord the yearly sacrifice, and his vow.

    22But Hannah went not up; for she said unto her husband, I will not go up until the child be weaned, and then I will bring him, that he may appear before the Lord, and there abide for ever.

    23And Elkanah her husband said unto her, Do what seemeth thee good; tarry until thou have weaned him; only the Lord establish his word. So the woman abode, and gave her son suck until she weaned him.

  13. 2 Kings 4:16–17Rank 13 from verse 13
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    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.

    17And the woman conceived, and bare a son at that season that Elisha had said unto her, according to the time of life.

  14. Judges 6:23Rank 14 from verse 13
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    23And the Lord said unto him, Peace be unto thee; fear not: thou shalt not die.

  15. Matthew 28:5Rank 15 from verse 13
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    5And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified.

  16. Genesis 17:19Rank 16 from verse 13
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    19And God said, Sarah thy wife shall bear thee a son indeed; and thou shalt call his name Isaac: and I will establish my covenant with him for an everlasting covenant, and with his seed after him.

  17. Isaiah 8:3Rank 17 from verse 13
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    3And I went unto the prophetess; and she conceived, and bare a son. Then said the Lord to me, Call his name Maher-shalal-hash-baz.

  18. Judges 13:3–5Rank 18 from verse 13
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    3And the angel of the Lord appeared unto the woman, and said unto her, Behold now, thou art barren, and bearest not: but thou shalt conceive, and bear a son.

    4Now therefore beware, I pray thee, and drink not wine nor strong drink, and eat not any unclean thing:

    5For, lo, thou shalt conceive, and bear a son; and no rasor shall come on his head: 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.

  19. Luke 1:30Rank 19 from verse 13
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    30And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God.

  20. Luke 1:60–63Rank 20 from verse 13
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    60And his mother answered and said, Not so; but he shall be called John.

    61And they said unto her, There is none of thy kindred that is called by this name.

    62And they made signs to his father, how he would have him called.

    63And he asked for a writing table, and wrote, saying, His name is John. And they marvelled all.

  21. Hosea 1:6Rank 21 from verse 13
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    6¶ And she conceived again, and bare a daughter. And God said unto him, Call her name Lo-ruhamah: for I will no more have mercy upon the house of Israel; but I will utterly take them away.

  22. Mark 16:6Rank 22 from verse 13
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    6And he saith unto them, Be not affrighted: Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified: he is risen; he is not here: behold the place where they laid him.

  23. Hosea 1:9–10Rank 23 from verse 13
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    9Then said God, Call his name Lo-ammi: for ye are not my people, and I will not be your God.

    10¶ Yet 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 was said unto them, Ye are not my people, there it shall be said unto them, Ye are the sons of the living God.

  24. Matthew 1:21Rank 24 from verse 13
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    21And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.

  25. Hosea 1:4Rank 25 from verse 13
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    4And the Lord 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.

  26. Luke 24:36–40Rank 26 from verse 13
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    36¶ And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.

    37But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spirit.

    38And he said unto them, Why are ye troubled? and why do thoughts arise in your hearts?

    39Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have.

    40And when he had thus spoken, he shewed them his hands and his feet.

From verse 14

  1. Luke 1:58Rank 1 from verse 14
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    58And her neighbours and her cousins heard how the Lord had shewed great mercy upon her; and they rejoiced with her.

  2. Proverbs 23:24Rank 2 from verse 14
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    24The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him.

  3. Genesis 21:6Rank 3 from verse 14
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    6¶ And Sarah said, God hath made me to laugh, so that all that hear will laugh with me.

  4. Proverbs 15:20Rank 4 from verse 14
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    20A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.

  5. Proverbs 23:15Rank 5 from verse 14
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    15My son, if thine heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine.

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Luke 1:12

COMBINED MEANING

troubled

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Disturbed, agitated, alarmed, perplexed, afflicted, burdened, unsettled, or caused to suffer inward, bodily, social, or outward disruption.

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COMBINED MEANING

fear

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1. Alarm, dread, terror, or apprehension. 2. Reverence, awe, or respectful regard. 3. A person, thing, or event feared or revered. 4. To fear, dread, or reverence.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

fell

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1. Came or went down; dropped, bowed, lay flat, collapsed, or lost an upright or raised place. 2. Was slain, died, was overthrown, or came under another's hand or power. 3. Came upon, seized, or affected someone or something, or entered a stated condition such as sickness, sleep, fear, lusting, or a trance. 4. Attacked or set upon. 5. Happened or came to pass. 6. Joined, yielded, went over, or departed from a person, side, office, or former standing. 7. Was assigned or determined by lot or portion. 8. As the present verb fell, to cut or bring down a tree or other standing thing.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

upon

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1. Marks the person, place, thing, or basis to which something is related: on or onto; above or over; toward or against as the target of action, speech, thought, attention, or force; resting on, assigned to, or affecting as a state, gift, burden, duty, guilt, or judgment; supported by or based on; or one placed, added, or repeated on or after another. 2. With a stated time or occasion, or a preceding event, at that time or point, or at or after that event: on, at, when, then, or following it.

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Luke 1:13

COMBINED MEANING

but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

angel

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Sense 1: A messenger. Sense 2: A heavenly or spiritual messenger, whether holy or fallen as stated.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

fear

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1. Alarm, dread, terror, or apprehension. 2. Reverence, awe, or respectful regard. 3. A person, thing, or event feared or revered. 4. To fear, dread, or reverence.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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heard

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Sense 1: Perceived by the ear. Sense 2: Received or learned by report. Sense 3: Listened to, regarded, or heeded. Sense 4: Favourably attended to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

bear

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Sense 1: To carry, support, convey, endure, sustain, or be answerable for. Sense 2: To produce or bring forth offspring, fruit, or another result. Sense 3: In ‘bear witness’ or ‘bear record,’ to testify or give witness. Sense 4: A large wild animal.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

son

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1. A male child or descendant. 2. One belonging to, related to, or characterized by the person, people, place, condition, or quality named.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

thou

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The singular second-person subject pronoun, meaning you when directly addressing one person, being, or individually treated addressee.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

call

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1. To name. 2. To summon or invite. 3. To proclaim or address. 4. To request.

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name

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Sense 1: A word, appellation, or designation by which a person or thing is called or known. Sense 2: The person or persons named or represented. Sense 3: Reputation, character, renown, or remembrance. Sense 4: The authority, behalf, or standing represented by a name. Sense 5: As a verb, to call, designate, or mention by name.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Luke 1:14

COMBINED MEANING

thou

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The singular second-person subject pronoun, meaning you when directly addressing one person, being, or individually treated addressee.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

joy

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Sense 1: Gladness, delight, or rejoicing. Sense 2: To rejoice, delight, or be glad.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

gladness

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Joy, delight, or rejoicing; the state or expression of being glad.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

rejoice

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1. To be glad, take joy, delight, or exult; to express gladness. 2. To make glad or cause to rejoice.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

birth

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Sense 1: The act or process of coming into life or bringing forth. Sense 2: That which is born; offspring. Sense 3: Origin, lineage, or one's place or condition as determined by birth.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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1:5¶ THERE was in the days of Herod, the king of Judæa, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abia: and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elisabeth.

1:6And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.

1:7And they had no child, because that Elisabeth was barren, and they both were now well stricken in years.

1:8And it came to pass, that while he executed the priest’s office before God in the order of his course,

1:9According to the custom of the priest’s office, his lot was to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord.

1:10And the whole multitude of the people were praying without at the time of incense.

1:11And there appeared unto him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense.

1:12And when Zacharias saw him, he was troubled, and fear fell upon him.

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1:13But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John.

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1:14And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth.

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1:15For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother’s womb.

1:16And many of the children of Israel shall he turn to the Lord their God.

1:17And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elias, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.

1:18And Zacharias said unto the angel, Whereby shall I know this? for I am an old man, and my wife well stricken in years.

1:19And the angel answering said unto him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God; and am sent to speak unto thee, and to shew thee these glad tidings.

1:20And, behold, thou shalt be dumb, and not able to speak, until the day that these things shall be performed, because thou believest not my words, which shall be fulfilled in their season.

1:21And the people waited for Zacharias, and marvelled that he tarried so long in the temple.

1:22And when he came out, he could not speak unto them: and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple: for he beckoned unto them, and remained speechless.

1:23And it came to pass, that, as soon as the days of his ministration were accomplished, he departed to his own house.

1:24And after those days his wife Elisabeth conceived, and hid herself five months, saying,

1:25Thus hath the Lord dealt with me in the days wherein he looked on me, to take away my reproach among men.

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