Parallel Verses

International Standard Version

Suddenly, Zechariah could open his mouth, his tongue was set free, and he began to speak and to praise God.

New American Standard Bible

And at once his mouth was opened and his tongue loosed, and he began to speak in praise of God.

King James Version

And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue loosed, and he spake, and praised God.

Holman Bible

Immediately his mouth was opened and his tongue set free, and he began to speak, praising God.

A Conservative Version

And immediately his mouth was opened, and his tongue, and he spoke, praising God.

American Standard Version

And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue loosed , and he spake, blessing God.

Amplified

At once Zacharias’ mouth was opened and his tongue freed, and he began speaking, praising and blessing and thanking God.

An Understandable Version

Just then his mouth was capable of uttering speech, and his tongue could form words, and he praised God.

Anderson New Testament

And immediately his mouth was opened, and his tongue was loosed, and he spoke, and praised God.

Bible in Basic English

And straight away his mouth was open and his tongue was free and he gave praise to God.

Common New Testament

And immediately his mouth was opened and his tongue loosed, and he spoke, praising God.

Daniel Mace New Testament

immediately he had the use of his speech: and he uttered himself in praises to God.

Darby Translation

And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue, and he spake, blessing God.

Godbey New Testament

And all marveled. And his mouth immediately opened and his tongue loosed, and he continued to speak, praising God.

Goodspeed New Testament

And they were all amazed. Then his voice and the use of his tongue were immediately restored, and he blessed God aloud.

John Wesley New Testament

And immediately his mouth was opened, and his tongue loosed, and he spake, praising God.

Julia Smith Translation

And his month was opened immediately, and his tongue, and he spake, praising God.

King James 2000

And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue loosed, and he spoke, and praised God.

Lexham Expanded Bible

And his mouth and his tongue were opened immediately, and he began to speak, praising God.

Modern King James verseion

And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue loosened. And he spoke and praised God.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue also, and he spake lauding God.

Moffatt New Testament

Instantly his mouth was opened, his tongue loosed, and he spoke out blessing God.

Montgomery New Testament

Every one was surprised, and at once his mouth was opened and his tongue loosed, and he spoke, blessing God.

NET Bible

Immediately Zechariah's mouth was opened and his tongue released, and he spoke, blessing God.

New Heart English Bible

His mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue freed, and he spoke, blessing God.

Noyes New Testament

And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue was loosed; and he spoke, blessing God.

Sawyer New Testament

And his mouth was immediately opened, and his tongue [loosed], and he spoke and blessed God.

The Emphasized Bible

And his mouth was opened instantly, and his tongue loosed , and he began to speak, blessing, God.

Thomas Haweis New Testament

Instantly then his mouth was opened, and his tongue loosed, and he burst out in praises to God.

Twentieth Century New Testament

And immediately Zechariah recovered his voice and the use of his tongue, and began to bless God.

Webster

And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue loosed, and he spoke, and praised God.

Weymouth New Testament

Instantly his mouth and his tongue were set free, and he began to speak and bless God.

Williams New Testament

Then the use of his voice and tongue was at once restored,: and he began to speak, and continued to praise God.

World English Bible

His mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue freed, and he spoke, blessing God.

Worrell New Testament

And his mouth was instantly opened, and his tongue loosed, and he was speaking, blessing God.

Worsley New Testament

And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue loosed, and he spake and praised God.

Youngs Literal Translation

and his mouth was opened presently, and his tongue, and he was speaking, praising God.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
And
δέ 
De 
but, and, now, then, also, yet, yea, so, moreover, nevertheless, for, even, , not tr
Usage: 2184

his



Usage: 0
Usage: 0

στόμα 
Stoma 
Usage: 63

ἀνοίγω 
Anoigo 
Usage: 62

παραχρῆμα 
Parachrema 
Usage: 19

and

and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
Usage: 0

γλῶσσα 
Glossa 
Usage: 48

loosed, and

and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
Usage: 0

he spake
λαλέω 
Laleo 
Usage: 235

and praised
εὐλογέω 
Eulogeo 
Usage: 39

References

Context Readings

The Birth Of John The Baptist

63 He asked for a writing tablet and wrote, "His name is John." And everyone was amazed. 64 Suddenly, Zechariah could open his mouth, his tongue was set free, and he began to speak and to praise God. 65 Fear came over all their neighbors, and throughout the hill country of Judea all these things were being discussed.


Cross References

Luke 1:20

But because you did not believe my announcement, which will be fulfilled at its proper time, you will become silent and unable to speak until the day this happens."

Exodus 4:15-16

You're to speak to him and tell him what to say. I'll help both you and him with your speech, and I'll teach both of you what you are to do.

Psalm 30:7-12

By your favor, LORD, you established me as a strong mountain; Then you hid your face, and I was dismayed.

Psalm 51:15

Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will declare your praise.

Psalm 118:18-19

The LORD will discipline me severely, but he won't hand me over to die.

Isaiah 12:1

At that time, you will say: "I will praise you, LORD, for although you were angry with me, your anger has turned away, and you have comforted me.

Jeremiah 1:9

The LORD stretched out his hand, touched my mouth, and then told me, "Look, I've put my words in your mouth.

Ezekiel 3:27

But when I speak with you, I'll open your mouth so you can say to them, "This is what the Lord GOD says: "As for those who will listen, "Let them listen,' but as for those who refuse, "Let them refuse,' since they're a rebellious group."'"

Ezekiel 29:21

"When that day comes about, I'll strengthen Israel's military might, and I will give you an audience in their midst. Then they will know that I am the LORD.'"

Ezekiel 33:22

Now the hand of the LORD had been touching me the evening before that fugitive arrived, so the LORD had given me something to say by the time the messenger arrived the next morning. He opened my mouth and I no longer had nothing to say to him.

Daniel 4:34-37

"When that period of time was over, I, Nebuchadnezzar, lifted my eyes to heaven and my sanity returned to me. I blessed the Most High, praising and honoring the one who lives forever: For his sovereignty is eternal, and his kingdom continues from generation to generation.

Matthew 9:33

As soon as the demon had been driven out, the man began to speak. The crowds were amazed and said, "Nothing like this has ever been seen in Israel!"

Mark 7:32-37

Some people brought him a deaf man who also had a speech impediment. They begged him to lay his hand on him.

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