Luk 1:41, 67 | Barnes | STEP | Verse 41. Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost . The meaning of this seems to be that she was filled with joy; with a disposition to praise God; with a prophetic spirit, or a knowledge of the character of the child that should be born of her. All these were produced by the Holy Ghost.

Luke 1:41

Verse 41. Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost. The meaning of this seems to be that she was filled with joy; with a disposition to praise God; with a prophetic spirit, or a knowledge of the character of the child that should be born of her. All these were produced by the Holy Ghost.

Luke 1:67

Verse 67. Filled with the Holy Ghost. See Lk 1:15.

And prophesied. The word prophesy means --

1st. To foretell future events.

2nd. To celebrate the praises of God (see 1Sam 10:5,6, 1Kgs 18:29); then to,

3rd. Teach or preach the gospel, &c. Rom 12:6. This song of Zacharias partakes of all. It is principally employed in the praises of god, but it also predicts the future character and preaching of John.