Luke 1:16

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And many of the children of Israel shall he turn to the Lord their God.

Complete Jewish Bible:

He will turn many of the people of Isra'el to ADONAI their God.

Berean Standard Bible:

Many of the sons of Israel he will turn back to the Lord their God.

American Standard Version:

And many of the children of Israel shall he turn unto the Lord their God.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And^{G2532} many^{G4183} of the children^{G5207} of Israel^{G2474} shall he turn^{G1994} to^{G1909} the Lord^{G2962} their^{G846} God^{G2316}.

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Commentary for Luke 1:16

Luke 1:16 is part of the opening chapter of the Gospel of Luke, which sets the stage for the birth and ministry of Jesus Christ. This verse is found within the prophecy of Zechariah, the father of John the Baptist, who was a priest of the division of Abijah. The historical context is significant: Israel is under Roman occupation, and the Jewish people are longing for the fulfillment of God's promises and the coming of the Messiah.

In this verse, Zechariah, filled with the Holy Spirit, prophesies about the role his son John will play in God's redemptive plan. The key theme of the verse is the turning or repentance of the people of Israel. It speaks to the spiritual renewal and restoration that John the Baptist will initiate, preparing the way for Jesus. John's ministry will be characterized by a call to repentance, urging the people to turn back to God with all their hearts, thus setting the stage for the Lord's coming.

The verse reflects the anticipation of the Old Testament prophecies, which foretold a time when God would restore the fortunes of His people and renew their hearts. It also prefigures the inclusive nature of Jesus' ministry, as the message of repentance and salvation will not only be for Israel but will eventually extend to all nations, fulfilling the Abrahamic covenant.

In summary, Luke 1:16 encapsulates the hope of Israel for spiritual revival, the role of John the Baptist as the forerunner to the Messiah, and the beginning of the fulfillment of God's promises to His people, which will culminate in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The verse is a bridge between the Old Testament expectations and the New Testament realization of God's plan for redemption and reconciliation with humanity.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: G2532
   There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: καί
   Transliteration: kaí
   Pronunciation: kahee
   Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
   
2. Strong's Number: G4183
   There are 331 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: πολύς
   Transliteration: polýs
   Pronunciation: pol-oos'
   Description: including the forms from the alternate ; (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely:--abundant, + altogether, common, + far (passed, spent), (+ be of a) great (age, deal, -ly, while), long, many, much, oft(-en (-times)), plenteous, sore, straitly. Compare πλεῖστος, πλείων.
   
3. Strong's Number: G5207
   There are 348 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: υἱός
   Transliteration: huiós
   Pronunciation: hwee-os'
   Description: apparently a primary word; a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship:--child, foal, son.
   
4. Strong's Number: G2474
   There are 68 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: Ἰσραήλ
   Transliteration: Israḗl
   Pronunciation: is-rah-ale'
   Description: of Hebrew origin (יִשְׂרָאֵל); Israel (i.e. Jisrael), the adopted name of Jacob, including his descendants (literally or figuratively):--Israel.
   
5. Strong's Number: G1994
   There are 38 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐπιστρέφω
   Transliteration: epistréphō
   Pronunciation: ep-ee-stref'-o
   Description: from ἐπί and στρέφω; to revert (literally, figuratively or morally):--come (go) again, convert, (re-)turn (about, again).
   
6. Strong's Number: G1909
   There are 790 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐπί
   Transliteration: epí
   Pronunciation: ep-ee'
   Description: a primary preposition; properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative case) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc.:--about (the times), above, after, against, among, as long as (touching), at, beside, X have charge of, (be-, (where-))fore, in (a place, as much as, the time of, -to), (because) of, (up-)on (behalf of), over, (by, for) the space of, through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), with. In compounds it retains essentially the same import, at, upon, etc. (literally or figuratively).
   
7. Strong's Number: G2962
   There are 687 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: κύριος
   Transliteration: kýrios
   Pronunciation: koo'-ree-os
   Description: from (supremacy); supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title):-- God, Lord, master, Sir.
   
8. Strong's Number: G846
   There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: αὐτός
   Transliteration: autós
   Pronunciation: ow-tos'
   Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ.
   
9. Strong's Number: G2316
   There are 1172 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: θεός
   Transliteration: theós
   Pronunciation: theh'-os
   Description: of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with ὁ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very:--X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).