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Luke 1:14

King James Version (KJV)

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And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth.

Luke 1:14 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Luke 1:14

Theological / Devotional

Thou shalt have joy. Verses 14-18 are in the metrical form characteristic of Hebrew poetry, in which there is rhythm and repetition of thought rather than of measure and sound. The birth of a son to Elisabeth would bring Zacharias personal joy, but this personal joy would become a joy to all who should heed the message of the son and thereby be “prepared for the Lord” (v. 17; ch. 2:32).

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