Luke 1:21

And the people waited for Zacharias, and marvelled that he tarried so long in the temple.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Luke 1:21

BSB

Meanwhile, the people were waiting for Zechariah and wondering why he took so long in the temple.

AKJV

And the people waited for Zacharias, and marveled that he tarried so long in the temple.

CPDV

And the people were waiting for Zechariah. And they wondered why he was being delayed in the temple.

ERV

And the people were waiting for Zacharias, and they marveled while he tarried in the temple.

NHEB

The people were waiting for Zechariah, and they were wondering why he was delayed in the temple.

SMT

And the people were expecting Zacharias, and wondered at his tarrying in the temple.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Luke 1:21

AndG2532ConjunctionthepeopleG2992Noun Masculine waitedG4328VerbforZachariasG2197Noun Masculine andG2532Conjunction marvelledG2296Verb thatG1722Preposition heG846tarriedsolongG5549Verb inG1722PrepositionthetempleG3485Noun Masculine

Commentary for Luke 1:21

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Luke 1:21

Summary

Worshippers wonder about priest's extended temple absence

Place

Temple

Event

People wonder about Zacharias's absence

Estimated Time Period

c. 6 BC