Luke 1:64

Loosed. Zacharias’ physical handicap was now removed. This miracle, occurring at the naming of the child, served to confirm the birth of John as a fulfillment of the vision in the Temple nearly a year earlier.

Praised God. It was appropriate that the first words of Zacharias should be words of praise to God. Whereas his last spoken words had expressed doubt (v. 18), his first words, now, were an expression of faith. This would indicate that his months of silence had resulted in great spiritual benefit. With every other voice hushed, and waiting in quietness and humility before God, Zacharias found that “the silence of the soul” had made “more distinct the voice of God” (see DA 363).