Thematic Bible: Father of john the baptist


Thematic Bible



There was, in the days of Herod the king of Judea, a certain priest, named Zachariah, of the class of Abijah; and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Eliza beth. Verse ConceptsPriests, Types Of In Nt TimesServanthood, And Worship Of GodSubdivisionsNamed Gentile RulersTimes Of People

But the angel said to him: Fear not, Zachariah; for your prayer is heard, and your wife Elizabeth shall bear you a son, and you shall call his name John. Verse ConceptsBarren WomenAnswered PrayerChildbirthHeraldAngel, AnnouncementsBirths ForetoldGod Naming PeopleGod Answered Prayer

And Zachariah his father was filled with the Holy Spirit, and prophesied, saying: Verse ConceptsPraise, Manner And Methods OfProphesyingBeing Filled With The Spirit

And the people were waiting for Zachariah, and they wondered that he stayed so long in the temple. Verse ConceptsPeople WaitingPeople Who Delayed

And they made signs to his father, to know what he wished him to be called. Verse ConceptsAsking Particular QuestionsPeople Naming People