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When he came out, he could not speak to them, and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple. He continued making signs to them, and remained mute.
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An Unmistakable Encounter
The crowd immediately understood Zechariah had a supernatural encounter. Commentators note that his inability to give the priestly blessing, his look of awe, and his prolonged time in the temple made it obvious. They perceived he had seen a 'vision'—an experience with his waking senses, not a dream—even before he made any signs.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Had seen a vision. The word vision means sight, appearance, or spectre, and is commonly applied to spirits, or to beings from another worl…
Perceived (επεγνωσαν). Second aorist indicative. Clearly knew because he was not able to pronounce the benediction from the steps …
19th Century
Anglican
A vision.—The word is used as distinguished from “dream,” to imply that what had been witnessed had been seen with the waking sens…
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Baptist
By the signs he made, he impressed them with the fact that something extraordinary had happened.
The element of suspense during the unusually long prayer-time contributes to the vividness of Luke’s narrative. The worshipers, who had been prayin…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And when he came out, he could not speak to them Or deliver the benediction they were waiting for:
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