Luk 1:19-26 | JFB | STEP | 19. Gabriel-- signifying "man of God," the same who appeared to Daniel at the time of incense ( ) and to Mary ( ). stand, &c.-- as his attendant (compare ).

‏ Luke 1:19-26

19. Gabriel--signifying "man of God," the same who appeared to Daniel at the time of incense (Da 9:21) and to Mary (Lu 1:26).

stand, &c.--as his attendant (compare 1Ki 17:1).

20. dumb--speechless.

not able--deprived of the power of speech (Lu 1:64). He asked a sign, and now he got it.

until the day that these things shall be performed--See on Lu 1:64.

21. waited--to receive from him the usual benediction (Nu 6:23-27).

tarried so long--It was not usual to tarry long, lest it should be thought vengeance had stricken the people's representative for something wrong [Lightfoot].

22. speechless--dumb, and deaf also (see Lu 1:62).

24. hid five months--till the event was put beyond doubt and became apparent.

Lu 1:26-38. Annunciation of Christ.

(See on Mt 1:18-21).

26. sixth month--of Elisabeth's time.

Joseph, of the house of David--(See on Mt 1:16).