Luk 1:20 | TNotes | STEP | 1:20 now ... you will be silent and unable to speak: This discipline for Zechariah’s lack of faith was also a sign that confirmed the prophecy. The Greek word translated silent in 1:22 can also mean “deaf” (7:22 ; cp. 1:62 ). • Zechariah is contrasted with Mary, who responded with faith (1:38 ).

‏ Luke 1:20

1:20 ^a now ... you will be silent and unable to speak: This discipline for Zechariah’s lack of faith was also a sign that confirmed the prophecy. The Greek word translated silent in 1:22 ^b can also mean “deaf” (7:22 ^c; cp. 1:62 ^d).

• Zechariah is contrasted with Mary, who responded with faith (1:38 ^e).