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An angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing on the right side of the altar of incense.
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A Real Angelic Encounter
Commentators emphasize that the Greek word used for "appeared" is the same one Paul uses for Christ's post-resurrection appearances. This signals that Luke is presenting the angel's visit not as a subjective vision or myth, but as a real, objective event in history.
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Appeared (ωφθη). First aorist passive indicative. It is the form used by Paul of the resurrection appearances of Jesus ([Reference…
19th Century
Anglican
The altar of incense.—The altar stood just in front of the veil that divided the outer sanctuary from the Holy of Holies. It was m…
Baptist
And there appeared to him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense. And when Zacharias saw him, he was troubled,…
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The suddenness of the appearance of the angel in the Holy Place accords with other supernatural events in Luke (cf. 2:9, 13). Only a heavenly being…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And there appeared unto him an angel of the Lord Gabriel, as seems manifest from (Luke 1:19[Reference Luke 1:…
Presbyterian
The father and mother of John the Baptist were sinners, as all are, and were justified and saved in the same way as others; but they were distingui…
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