Clarke's Bible Commentary - Luke 1:67
Verse 67. Zacharias-prophesied] The word prophesy is to be taken here in its proper acceptation, for the predicting or foretelling future events. Zacharias speaks, not only of what God had already done, but also of what he was about to do, in order to save a lost world.
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 67-80 - Zacharias uttered a prophecy concerning the kingdom and salvation of the Messiah. The gospel brings light with it; in it the day dawns. I John the Baptist it began to break, and increased apace to the perfec day. The gospel is discovering; it shows that about which we wer utterly in the dark; it is to give light to those that sit in darkness the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesu Christ. It is reviving; it brings light to those that sit in the shado of death, as condemned prisoners in the dungeon. It is directing; it is to guide our feet in the way of peace, into that way which will brin us to peace at last, Ro 3:17. John gave proofs of strong faith vigorous and holy affections, and of being above the fear and love of the world. Thus he ripened for usefulness; but he lived a retired life till he came forward openly as the forerunner of the Messiah. Let u follow peace with all men, as well as seek peace with God and our ow consciences. And if it be the will of God that we live unknown to the world, still let us diligently seek to grow strong in the grace of Jesus Christ __________________________________________________________________
Greek Textus Receptus
και 2532 CONJ ζαχαριας 2197 N-NSM ο 3588 T-NSM πατηρ 3962 N-NSM αυτου 846 P-GSM επλησθη 4130 5681 V-API-3S πνευματος 4151 N-GSN αγιου 40 A-GSN και 2532 CONJ προεφητευσεν 4395 5656 V-AAI-3S λεγων 3004 5723 V-PAP-NSM
Robertson's NT Word Studies
1:67 {Prophesied} (eprofeteusen). Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. this _Benedictus_ (eulogetos, {Blessed}) of Zacharias (#68-79) may be what is referred to in verse #64 "he began to speak blessing God" (eulogwn). 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.
