Luk 1:67 | Barnes | STEP | Verse 67. Filled with the Holy Ghost . See . And prophesied . The word prophesy means -- 1st. To foretell future events. 2nd. To celebrate the praises of God (see ); then to, 3rd. Teach or preach the gospel, &c. . 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.

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.