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Thursday, July 17th, 2025
the Week of Proper 10 / Ordinary 15
the Week of Proper 10 / Ordinary 15
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The Holy Bible, Berean Study Bible
Luke 1:21
Meanwhile, the people were waiting for Zechariah and wondering why he took so long in the temple.
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Christian Standard Bible®
Meanwhile, the people were waiting for Zechariah, amazed that he stayed so long in the sanctuary.
Meanwhile, the people were waiting for Zechariah, amazed that he stayed so long in the sanctuary.
King James Version (1611)
And the people waited for Zacharias, and maruelled that hee taried so long in the temple.
And the people waited for Zacharias, and maruelled that hee taried so long in the temple.
King James Version
And the people waited for Zacharias, and marvelled that he tarried so long in the temple.
And the people waited for Zacharias, and marvelled that he tarried so long in the temple.
English Standard Version
And the people were waiting for Zechariah, and they were wondering at his delay in the temple.
And the people were waiting for Zechariah, and they were wondering at his delay in the temple.
New American Standard Bible
And meanwhile the people were waiting for Zechariah, and were wondering at his delay in the temple.
And meanwhile the people were waiting for Zechariah, and were wondering at his delay in the temple.
New Century Version
Outside, the people were still waiting for Zechariah and were surprised that he was staying so long in the Temple.
Outside, the people were still waiting for Zechariah and were surprised that he was staying so long in the Temple.
Amplified Bible
The people [outside in the court] were waiting for Zacharias, and were wondering about his long delay in the temple.
The people [outside in the court] were waiting for Zacharias, and were wondering about his long delay in the temple.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
The people were waiting for Zacharias, and were wondering at his delay in the temple.
The people were waiting for Zacharias, and were wondering at his delay in the temple.
Legacy Standard Bible
And the people were waiting for Zechariah, and were wondering at his delay in the sanctuary.
And the people were waiting for Zechariah, and were wondering at his delay in the sanctuary.
Contemporary English Version
The crowd was waiting for Zechariah and kept wondering why he was staying so long in the temple.
The crowd was waiting for Zechariah and kept wondering why he was staying so long in the temple.
Complete Jewish Bible
Meanwhile, the people were waiting for Z'kharyah; they were surprised at his taking so long in the Temple.
Meanwhile, the people were waiting for Z'kharyah; they were surprised at his taking so long in the Temple.
Darby Translation
And the people were awaiting Zacharias, and they wondered at his delaying in the temple.
And the people were awaiting Zacharias, and they wondered at his delaying in the temple.
Easy-to-Read Version
Outside, the people were still waiting for Zechariah. They were surprised that he was staying so long in the Temple.
Outside, the people were still waiting for Zechariah. They were surprised that he was staying so long in the Temple.
Geneva Bible (1587)
Now the people waited for Zacharias, and marueiled that he taried so long in the Temple.
Now the people waited for Zacharias, and marueiled that he taried so long in the Temple.
George Lamsa Translation
Now the people stood waiting for Zacharias, and wondered because he remained so long in the temple.
Now the people stood waiting for Zacharias, and wondered because he remained so long in the temple.
Good News Translation
In the meantime the people were waiting for Zechariah and wondering why he was spending such a long time in the Temple.
In the meantime the people were waiting for Zechariah and wondering why he was spending such a long time in the Temple.
Lexham English Bible
And the people were waiting for Zechariah, and began to wonder when he was delayed in the temple.
And the people were waiting for Zechariah, and began to wonder when he was delayed in the temple.
Literal Translation
And the people were expecting Zacharias, and they wondered at his delay in the temple.
And the people were expecting Zacharias, and they wondered at his delay in the temple.
American Standard Version
And the people were waiting for Zacharias, and they marvelled while he tarried in the temple.
And the people were waiting for Zacharias, and they marvelled while he tarried in the temple.
Bible in Basic English
And the people were waiting for Zacharias and were surprised because he was in the Temple for such a long time.
And the people were waiting for Zacharias and were surprised because he was in the Temple for such a long time.
Hebrew Names Version
The people were waiting for Zekharyah, and they marveled while he delayed in the temple.
The people were waiting for Zekharyah, and they marveled while he delayed in the temple.
International Standard Version
Meanwhile, the people kept waiting for Zechariah and wondering why he stayed in the sanctuary so long.
Meanwhile, the people kept waiting for Zechariah and wondering why he stayed in the sanctuary so long.
Etheridge Translation
But the people were standing, and expecting Zakaria. and were wondering at his delay in the temple.
But the people were standing, and expecting Zakaria. and were wondering at his delay in the temple.
Murdock Translation
And the people were standing and waiting for Zachariah; and they wondered at his tarrying so long in the temple.
And the people were standing and waiting for Zachariah; and they wondered at his tarrying so long in the temple.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And the people waited for Zacharias, and marueyled that he taried so long in the temple.
And the people waited for Zacharias, and marueyled that he taried so long in the temple.
English Revised Version
And the people were waiting for Zacharias, and they marveled while he tarried in the temple.
And the people were waiting for Zacharias, and they marveled while he tarried in the temple.
World English Bible
The people were waiting for Zacharias, and they marveled while he delayed in the temple.
The people were waiting for Zacharias, and they marveled while he delayed in the temple.
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
And the people were waiting for Zacharias, and marvelled that he tarried so long in the temple.
And the people were waiting for Zacharias, and marvelled that he tarried so long in the temple.
Weymouth's New Testament
Meanwhile the people were waiting for Zechariah, and were surprised that he stayed so long in the Sanctuary.
Meanwhile the people were waiting for Zechariah, and were surprised that he stayed so long in the Sanctuary.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And the puple was abidynge Zacarie, and thei wondriden, that he tariede in the temple.
And the puple was abidynge Zacarie, and thei wondriden, that he tariede in the temple.
Update Bible Version
And the people were waiting for Zacharias, and they marveled while he tarried in the temple.
And the people were waiting for Zacharias, and they marveled while he tarried in the temple.
Webster's Bible Translation
And the people waited for Zacharias, and marveled that he tarried so long in the temple.
And the people waited for Zacharias, and marveled that he tarried so long in the temple.
New English Translation
Now the people were waiting for Zechariah, and they began to wonder why he was delayed in the holy place.
Now the people were waiting for Zechariah, and they began to wonder why he was delayed in the holy place.
New King James Version
And the people waited for Zacharias, and marveled that he lingered so long in the temple.
And the people waited for Zacharias, and marveled that he lingered so long in the temple.
New Living Translation
Meanwhile, the people were waiting for Zechariah to come out of the sanctuary, wondering why he was taking so long.
Meanwhile, the people were waiting for Zechariah to come out of the sanctuary, wondering why he was taking so long.
New Life Bible
The people outside were waiting. They were surprised and wondered why Zacharias stayed so long in the house of God.
The people outside were waiting. They were surprised and wondered why Zacharias stayed so long in the house of God.
New Revised Standard
Meanwhile the people were waiting for Zechariah, and wondered at his delay in the sanctuary.
Meanwhile the people were waiting for Zechariah, and wondered at his delay in the sanctuary.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And the people were expecting Zachariah, and began to marvel that he should tarry in the Temple;
And the people were expecting Zachariah, and began to marvel that he should tarry in the Temple;
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the people were waiting for Zachary: and they wondered that he tarried so long in the temple.
And the people were waiting for Zachary: and they wondered that he tarried so long in the temple.
Revised Standard Version
And the people were waiting for Zechari'ah, and they wondered at his delay in the temple.
And the people were waiting for Zechari'ah, and they wondered at his delay in the temple.
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
And the people wayted for Zacharias and mervelled that he taryed in the temple.
And the people wayted for Zacharias and mervelled that he taryed in the temple.
Young's Literal Translation
And the people were waiting for Zacharias, and wondering at his tarrying in the sanctuary,
And the people were waiting for Zacharias, and wondering at his tarrying in the sanctuary,
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And the people wayted for Zachary, and marueyled, that he taried so longe in the teple.
And the people wayted for Zachary, and marueyled, that he taried so longe in the teple.
Mace New Testament (1729)
In the mean time the people were waiting for Zacharias, and wonder'd at his tarrying so long in the temple.
In the mean time the people were waiting for Zacharias, and wonder'd at his tarrying so long in the temple.
THE MESSAGE
Meanwhile, the congregation waiting for Zachariah was getting restless, wondering what was keeping him so long in the sanctuary. When he came out and couldn't speak, they knew he had seen a vision. He continued speechless and had to use sign language with the people.
Meanwhile, the congregation waiting for Zachariah was getting restless, wondering what was keeping him so long in the sanctuary. When he came out and couldn't speak, they knew he had seen a vision. He continued speechless and had to use sign language with the people.
Simplified Cowboy Version
After the church service was over, many people waited on Zechariah to come out. They were wondering why he was taking so long.
After the church service was over, many people waited on Zechariah to come out. They were wondering why he was taking so long.
Contextual Overview
5In the time of Herod king of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah, and whose wife Elizabeth was a daughter of Aaron. 6Both of them were righteous in the sight of God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and decrees of the Lord. 7But they had no children, because Elizabeth was barren, and both of them were well along in years. 8One day while Zechariah's division was on duty and he was serving as priest before God, 9he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense. 10And at the hour of the incense offering, the entire congregation was praying outside. 11Just then, an angel of the Lord appeared to Zechariah, standing at the right side of the altar of the incense. 12When Zechariah saw him, he was startled and overcome with fear. 13But the angel said to him, "Do not be afraid, Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to give him the name John. 14He will be a joy and delight to you, and many will rejoice at his birth,
Bible Verse Review
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Numbers 6:23-27
Reciprocal: Genesis 30:23 - General Leviticus 9:23 - came out
Cross-References
Genesis 1:18
to preside over the day and the night, and to separate the light from the darkness. And God saw that it was good.
to preside over the day and the night, and to separate the light from the darkness. And God saw that it was good.
Genesis 1:24
And God said, "Let the earth bring forth living creatures according to their kinds: livestock, land crawlers, and wild animals according to their kinds." And it was so.
And God said, "Let the earth bring forth living creatures according to their kinds: livestock, land crawlers, and wild animals according to their kinds." And it was so.
Genesis 1:25
God made the beasts of the earth according to their kinds, the livestock according to their kinds, and everything that crawls upon the earth according to its kind. And God saw that it was good.
God made the beasts of the earth according to their kinds, the livestock according to their kinds, and everything that crawls upon the earth according to its kind. And God saw that it was good.
Genesis 1:26
Then God said, "Let Us make man in Our image, after Our likeness, to rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, and over all the earth itself and every creature that crawls upon it."
Then God said, "Let Us make man in Our image, after Our likeness, to rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, and over all the earth itself and every creature that crawls upon it."
Genesis 1:31
And God looked upon all that He had made, and indeed, it was very good. And there was evening, and there was morning-the sixth day.
And God looked upon all that He had made, and indeed, it was very good. And there was evening, and there was morning-the sixth day.
Genesis 6:20
Two of every kind of bird and animal and crawling creature will come to you to be kept alive.
Two of every kind of bird and animal and crawling creature will come to you to be kept alive.
Genesis 7:14
they and every kind of wild animal, livestock, crawling creature, bird, and winged creature.
they and every kind of wild animal, livestock, crawling creature, bird, and winged creature.
Genesis 8:17
Bring out all the living creatures that are with you-birds, livestock, and everything that crawls upon the ground-so that they can spread out over the earth and be fruitful and multiply upon it."
Bring out all the living creatures that are with you-birds, livestock, and everything that crawls upon the ground-so that they can spread out over the earth and be fruitful and multiply upon it."
Genesis 8:19
Every living creature, every creeping thing, and every bird-everything that moves upon the earth-came out of the ark, kind by kind.
Every living creature, every creeping thing, and every bird-everything that moves upon the earth-came out of the ark, kind by kind.
Genesis 9:7
But as for you, be fruitful and multiply; spread out across the earth and multiply upon it."
But as for you, be fruitful and multiply; spread out across the earth and multiply upon it."
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And the people waited for Zacharias,.... That were without, in the court of the Israelites, praying there, while he was offering incense: these were waiting for his coming out, in order to be blessed by him, according to Numbers 6:23 and be dismissed: and marvelled that he tarried so long in the temple; beyond the usual time of burning incense; which might be occasioned either by a longer discourse of the angel with him than what is here related; or being struck with amazement at the sight and hearing of the angel, he might continue long musing on this unexpected appearance and relation; or he might spend some time not only in meditation upon it, but in mental prayer, confession, and thanksgiving. The high priest, when he went in to burn incense on the day of atonement,
"made a short prayer in the outward house, (in the temple,) and he did not continue long in his prayer, שלא להבעית, "that he might not affright" the Israelites'' m,
thinking that he was dead; for many high priests that were unfit for, or made alteration in the service, died in the holy of holies n.
"It is reported o of one high priest, that he continued long in his prayer, and his brethren, the priests, thought to have gone in after him; and they began to go in, and he came out; they say unto him, why didst thou continue long in thy prayer? he replied to them, is it hard in your eyes that I should pray for you, and for the house of the sanctuary, that it might not be destroyed? they answered him, be not used to do so; for we have learned, that a man should not continue long in prayer, that he may not affright Israel.''
This high priest, they elsewhere say p, was Simeon the just.
m Misna Yoma, c. 5. sect. 1. n Maimon. & Bartenora in ib. o T. Bab. Yoma, fol. 53. 2. p T. Hieros. Yoma, fol. 42. 3.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
The people waited - That is, beyond the usual time.
Marvelled - Wondered. The priest, it is said, was not accustomed to remain in the temple more than half an hour commonly. Having remained on this occasion a longer time, the people became apprehensive of his safety, and wondered what had happened to him.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Luke 1:21. The people waited — The time spent in burning the incense was probably about half an hour, during which there was a profound silence, as the people stood without engaged in mental prayer. To this there is an allusion in Revelation 8:1-5. Zacharias had spent not only the time necessary for burning the incense, but also that which the discourse between him and the angel took up.
