Luke 1:58–63
And her neighbours and her cousins heard how the Lord had shewed great mercy upon her; and they rejoiced with her.
And her neighbours and her cousins heard how the Lord had shewed great mercy vpon her, and they reioyced with her.
And it came to pass, that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child; and they called him Zacharias, after the name of his father.
And it came to passe that on the eight day they came to circumcise the childe, and they called him Zacharias, after the name of his father.
And his mother answered and said, Not so; but he shall be called John.
And his mother answered, and said, Not so, but he shalbe called Iohn.
And they said unto her, There is none of thy kindred that is called by this name.
And they said vnto her, There is none of thy kinred that is called by this name.
And they made signs to his father, how he would have him called.
And they made signes to his father, how he would haue him called.
And he asked for a writing table, and wrote, saying, His name is John. And they marvelled all.
And he asked for a writing table, and wrote, saying, His name is Iohn: and they marueiled all.
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From verse 58
- Romans 12:15Rank 1 from verse 58
- 1 Corinthians 12:26Rank 2 from verse 58
- Psalms 113:9Rank 5 from verse 58
- Ruth 4:14–17Rank 6 from verse 58
14And the women said unto Naomi, Blessed be the Lord, which hath not left thee this day without a kinsman, that his name may be famous in Israel.
15And he shall be unto thee a restorer of thy life, and a nourisher of thine old age: for thy daughter in law, which loveth thee, which is better to thee than seven sons, hath born him.
16And Naomi took the child, and laid it in her bosom, and became nurse unto it.
17And the women her neighbours gave it a name, saying, There is a son born to Naomi; and they called his name Obed: he is the father of Jesse, the father of David.
14And the women said vnto Naomi, Blessed be the LORD which hath not †left thee this day without a ‖kinseman, that his name may bee famous in Israel:
15And he shalbe vnto thee a restorer of thy life, and a †nourisher of †thine old age: for thy daughter in law which loueth thee, which is better to thee then seuen sonnes, hath borne him.
16And Naomi tooke the childe, and laid it in her bosome, and became nurse vnto it.
17And the women her neighbours gaue it a name, saying, There is a sonne borne to Naomi, and they called his name Obed: hee is the father of Iesse the father of Dauid.
- Genesis 19:19Rank 7 from verse 58
19Behold now, thy servant hath found grace in thy sight, and thou hast magnified thy mercy, which thou hast shewed unto me in saving my life; and I cannot escape to the mountain, lest some evil take me, and I die:
19Beholde now, thy seruant hath found grace in thy sight, and thou hast magnified thy mercy, which thou hast shewed vnto me, in sauing my life, and I cannot escape to the mountaine, lest some euill take me, and I die.
- Isaiah 66:9–10Rank 8 from verse 58
9Shall I bring to the birth, and not cause to bring forth? saith the Lord: shall I cause to bring forth, and shut the womb? saith thy God.
10Rejoice ye with Jerusalem, and be glad with her, all ye that love her: rejoice for joy with her, all ye that mourn for her:
9‖Shall I bring to the birth, & not cause to bring forth, saith the LORD? shall I cause to bring foorth, and shut the wombe, sayth thy God?
10Reioyce ye with Ierusalem, and be glad with her, all yee that loue her: reioyce for ioy with her, all yee that mourne for her:
- Genesis 21:6Rank 9 from verse 58
From verse 59
- Genesis 17:12Rank 1 from verse 59
12And he that is eight days old shall be circumcised among you, every man child in your generations, he that is born in the house, or bought with money of any stranger, which is not of thy seed.
12And he that is †eight dayes olde, *shalbe circumcised among you, euery man child in your generations, he that is borne in the house, or bought with money of any stranger, which is not of thy seed.
- Leviticus 12:3Rank 2 from verse 59
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.
21*And when eight dayes were accomplished for the circumcising of the childe, his name was called *Iesus, which was so named of the Angel before he was conceiued in the wombe.
- Philippians 3:5Rank 4 from verse 59
8And he gave him the covenant of circumcision: and so Abraham begat Isaac, and circumcised him the eighth day; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat the twelve patriarchs.
8*And he gaue him the couenant of Circumcision: *and so Abraham begate Isaac, and circumcised him the eight day: *and Isaac begate Iacob, *and Iacob begate the twelue Patriarchs.
- Genesis 21:3–4Rank 6 from verse 59
3And Abraham called the name of his son that was born unto him, whom Sarah bare to him, Isaac.
4And Abraham circumcised his son Isaac being eight days old, as God had commanded him.
3And Abraham called the name of his sonne, that was borne vnto him, whom Sarah bare to him, Isaac.
4And Abraham circumcised his sonne Isaac, being eight dayes old, *as God had commanded him.
From verse 60
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.
13But the Angel said vnto him, Feare not, Zacharias, for thy prayer is heard, and thy wife Elizabeth shall beare thee a sonne, and thou shalt call his name Iohn.
- 2 Samuel 12:25Rank 2 from verse 60
- Isaiah 8:3Rank 3 from verse 60
- Matthew 1:25Rank 5 from verse 60
From verse 62
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.
22And when he came out, he could not speake vnto them: and they perceiued that he had seene a vision in the temple: for he beckened vnto them, and remained speechlesse.
From verse 63
- Isaiah 30:8Rank 1 from verse 63
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.
13But the Angel said vnto him, Feare not, Zacharias, for thy prayer is heard, and thy wife Elizabeth shall beare thee a sonne, and thou shalt call his name Iohn.
- Habakkuk 2:2Rank 4 from verse 63
- Jeremiah 17:1Rank 5 from verse 63
1THE sin of Judah is written with a pen of iron, and with the point of a diamond: it is graven upon the table of their heart, and upon the horns of your altars;
1¶ *†The sinne of Iudah is written with a pen of yron, and with the point of a diamond; it is grauen vpon the table of their heart, and vpon the hornes of your altars:
- Proverbs 3:3Rank 6 from verse 63
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Luke 1:58
Kinsfolk or relatives.
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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.
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1. A title of God or Jesus Christ acknowledging authority and rule. 2. A respectful title or address for one in authority.
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Past-tense or past-participial form of show (to reveal, declare, display, or make known).
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Compassion or pity shown to the distressed or guilty; kindness that withholds deserved harm.
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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 1:59
To go by, through, over, or beyond; to happen, cease, or be transferred.
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1. At, upon, or in contact with the named place, object, side, or time. 2. Toward, against, concerning, depending upon, or directed to the named person or thing. 3. Forward or continuing; in joined expressions such as go on, put on, and lay hold on, the other words supply the particular action.
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Sense 1: Light or the period of light between morning and evening, as distinguished from night. Sense 2: A complete daily cycle. Sense 3: A specified time, occasion, period, age, or season.
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circumcise
Sense 1: To cut off the foreskin as the commanded sign of the covenant. Sense 2: Figuratively, to remove hardness or uncleanness of heart.
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1. A son or daughter; an offspring or descendant. 2. A young person or infant, considered by age or development. 3. In 'with child,' pregnant or carrying an unborn child. 4. One described as belonging to, derived from, characterized by, or dependent upon another person, group, or condition.
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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of call. Sense 1: To name. Sense 2: To summon or invite. Sense 3: To proclaim or address. Sense 4: To request.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. Later than or following in time or order. 2. Behind. 3. In pursuit of.
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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.
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Sense 1: A male parent or begetter. Sense 2: An ancestor, forefather, founder, source, originator, chief, elder, or one bearing paternal authority and care. Sense 3: God as Father, including the Father of Jesus Christ and of those described as his children.
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Luke 1:60
Sense 1: A female parent. Sense 2: Figuratively, a source, chief city, or maternal relation.
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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of answer, meaning to reply, respond, or give account.
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Spoke, declared, reported, commanded, or expressed in words.
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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.
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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.
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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of call. Sense 1: To name. Sense 2: To summon or invite. Sense 3: To proclaim or address. Sense 4: To request.
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Luke 1:61
Spoke, declared, reported, commanded, or expressed in words.
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1. Relatives or a family or clan connected by descent. 2. By extension, a people group of shared lineage.
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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of call. Sense 1: To name. Sense 2: To summon or invite. Sense 3: To proclaim or address. Sense 4: To request.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
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
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Luke 1:62
Formed, caused, prepared, appointed, or brought into a stated condition.
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Sense 1: A male parent or begetter. Sense 2: An ancestor, forefather, founder, source, originator, chief, elder, or one bearing paternal authority and care. Sense 3: God as Father, including the Father of Jesus Christ and of those described as his children.
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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of call. Sense 1: To name. Sense 2: To summon or invite. Sense 3: To proclaim or address. Sense 4: To request.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
DEFINED WORDS
Luke 1:63
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.
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A flat surface or board; a place for food; a written tablet or list.
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Set down, recorded, composed, or communicated in writing; the past tense of write.
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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
Wondered or was filled with amazement.
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57Now Elisabeth’s full time came that she should be delivered; and she brought forth a son.
57Now Elizabeths full time came, that shee should be deliuered, and shee brought foorth a sonne.
58And her neighbours and her cousins heard how the Lord had shewed great mercy upon her; and they rejoiced with her.
58And her neighbours and her cousins heard how the Lord had shewed great mercy vpon her, and they reioyced with her.
Selected passage59And it came to pass, that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child; and they called him Zacharias, after the name of his father.
59And it came to passe that on the eight day they came to circumcise the childe, and they called him Zacharias, after the name of his father.
Selected passage60And his mother answered and said, Not so; but he shall be called John.
60And his mother answered, and said, Not so, but he shalbe called Iohn.
Selected passage61And they said unto her, There is none of thy kindred that is called by this name.
61And they said vnto her, There is none of thy kinred that is called by this name.
Selected passage62And they made signs to his father, how he would have him called.
62And they made signes to his father, how he would haue him called.
Selected passage63And he asked for a writing table, and wrote, saying, His name is John. And they marvelled all.
63And he asked for a writing table, and wrote, saying, His name is Iohn: and they marueiled all.
Selected passage64And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue loosed, and he spake, and praised God.
64And his mouth was opened immediatly, and his tongue loosed, and hee spake, and praised God.