Luke 1:65

All their neighbors were awe-struck at this, and throughout the hill-country of Judea the whole story was much talked about.

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In The King James Version

And fear came on all that dwelt round about them: and all these sayings were noised abroad throughout all the hill country of Judaea.

In Context

64and immediately Zechariah recovered his voice and the use of his tongue, and began to bless God.

66All who heard it kept it in mind, asking one another – “What can this child be destined to become?” For the Power of the Lord was with him.

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Cross References

Joshua 10:40Thus Joshua captured the whole country, the highlands, the Negeb, the lowlands, and the slopes, with all their kings. He left no one alive, but massacred every living creature, as the Lord, the God of Israel, had commanded.

Luke 2:18All who heard the shepherds were astonished at their story,

Acts 2:43A deep impression was made on everyone, and many wonders and signs were done at the hands of the apostles.

Acts 5:11The whole church and all who heard of these events were appalled.

Revelation 11:11After three days and a half the life-giving breath of God entered these men, and they stood up on their feet, and a great terror took possession of those who were watching them.

Matthew Henry on Luke 1:58-67

The Birth of John the Baptist. 57 Now Elisabeth's full time came that she should be delivered; and she brought forth a son. 58 And her neighbours and her cousins heard how the Lord had showed great mercy upon her; and they rejoiced with her. 59 And it came to pass, that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child; and they called him Zacharias, after the name of his father. 60 And his mother answered and said, Not so; but he shall be called John. 61 And they said unto her, There is none of thy kindred that… Read the whole commentary →

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