Luke 1:11

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 1:11-12

Luke 1:11-12. There appeared unto him an angel About four hundred years had passed since God had vouchsafed to his ancient people any supernatural communication, either by prophecy, the ministry of angels, or in any other extraordinary way. But as he was now about to send them the Messiah, and establish through him a new dispensation, by which a new and more spiritual way of intercourse with himself should be opened and settled, he sends an angelic messenger to announce his intentions, and... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Luke 1:5-25

2. Birth of John the Baptist foretold (Luke 1:5-25)Zechariah, the father of John the Baptist, was a priest. Because all male descendants of Aaron were priests, there were, even in Old Testament times, too many priests for the amount of work to be done. David therefore divided them into twenty-four divisions, and each division served for two weeks each year. Zechariah belonged to the division of Abijah (Luke 1:5; cf. 1 Chronicles 24:1-19). (All priests would be required for duty during the... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 1:11

appeared. App-106 . an angel. For the frequent references to angels in Luke, see Luke 1:26 ; Luke 2:9 , Luke 2:13 , Luke 2:21 ; Luke 12:8 ; Luke 15:10 ; Luke 16:22 ; Luke 22:43 ; Luke 24:4 , Luke 24:23 . Also frequently in Acts. on = at. Greek ek. App-104 . the right side = the propitious side. Compare Matthew 25:33 .Mark 16:5 .John 21:6 . the altar of incense . See Exodus 30:1-10 ; Exodus 37:25-28 . 1 Kings 7:48 read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Luke 1:11

And there appeared unto him an angel of the Lord standing on the right hand side of the altar of incense.An angel of the Lord ... appeared ... Note that the angel did not approach; he just appeared, visibly manifested in an instant of time. The reality of the angelic creation is everywhere assumed and taught in the New Testament. Jesus himself frequently mentioned the angels of God; and those who believe in Jesus find in his holy words full authority for receiving all that the New Testament... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Luke 1:11

Luke 1:11. There appeared unto him an angel— It is altogether uncertain whether this happened at the morning or evening sacrifice. Grotius thinks it was in the morning; others fancy it was in the evening; but neither opinion is properly supported. It is observable from the rabbinical writings, that these divine appearances used generally to be made at the time of burning incense. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Luke 1:11

11. right side—the south side, between the altar and the candlestick, Zacharias being on the north side, in front of the altar, while offering incense [WEBSTER and WILKINSON]. But why there? The right was the favorable side ( :-) [SCHOTTGEN and WESTEIN in MEYER]; compare Mark 16:5. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 1:5-25

A. The announcement of John the Baptist’s birth 1:5-25There are striking parallels to this account in the Old Testament. Zechariah and Elizabeth were similar to Abraham and Sarah, to Jacob and Rachel, to Elkanah and Hannah, and to Samson’s parents. In each case there was a divine announcement of the birth of an unusual child. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 1:5-52

II. THE BIRTH AND CHILDHOOD OF JESUS 1:5-2:52This section contains material unique in Luke. The only repeated statement occurs in Luke 2:39 and Matthew 2:23. Other unique features are the way Luke alternated the reader’s attention between John and Jesus, and the joy that several individuals expressed (Luke 1:46-55; Luke 1:68-79; Luke 2:14; Luke 2:29-32). [Note: For studies of the structure of this passage, see Robert C. Tannehill, The Narrative Unity of Luke-Acts , 1:15-20; R. E. Brown, The... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 1:8-23

2. The angel’s announcement to Zechariah 1:8-23"It seems indeed most fitting that the Evangelic story should have taken its beginning within the Sanctuary, and at the time of sacrifice." [Note: Ibid., 1:144.] read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 1:11-12

This is also Luke’s first reference to an angel appearing. He evidently "materialized" beside the altar as Zechariah performed his duty of presenting incense on the altar and then prostrating himself in prayer. [Note: Mishnah Tamid 6:3.] Obviously God took the initiative at the time He chose to reveal what He was about to do. This was an angel from the Lord rather than the Angel of the Lord (cf. Luke 1:19). The right side of the altar may indicate the side of favor and honor, implying that the... read more

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 1:11-12

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Luke 1:5-25

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 1:11

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Luke 1:11

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Luke 1:11

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Luke 1:11

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 1:5-25

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 1:5-52

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 1:8-23

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 1:11-12

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