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But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: because thy supplication is heard, and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John.

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Zacharias

Zacharias, the father of John the Baptist, Zechariah, the son of Barachiah

John

John [N] [H] [S]   One who, with Annas and Caiaphas, sat in judgment on the apostles Peter and John (Act 4-6). He was of the kindred of the high priest; otherwise unknown.    The Hebrew name of Mark (q.v.). He is designated by this name in the acts of the Apostles ( Acts 12:12  Acts 12:25 ;  Acts 13:5  Acts 13:13 ;  15:37 ).    THE APO... View Details

Elisabeth

Elisabeth [H] [S] God her oath, the mother of John the Baptist ( Luke 1:5 ). She was a descendant of Aaron. She and her husband Zacharias (q.v.) "were both righteous before God" ( Luke 1:5  Luke 1:13 ). Mary's visit to Elisabeth is described in  1:39-63 .    These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published... View Details

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American Standard Version But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: because thy supplication is heard, and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John.
King James Bible But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: because for thy supplication prayer is heard, heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John.
Berean Bible But And the angel said unto to him, Fear “Fear not, Zacharias: Zechariah, because thy supplication is your prayer has been heard, and thy Your wife Elisabeth shall Elizabeth will bear thee to you a son, and thou shalt you shall call his name John.
Hebrew Greek English But the angel said unto to him, Fear not, Zacharias: because thy supplication is "Do not be afraid, Zacharias, for your petition has been heard, and thy your wife Elisabeth shall Elizabeth will bear thee you a son, and thou shalt call his you will give him the name John.
New American Standard Bible 1995 But the angel said unto to him, Fear not, Zacharias: because thy supplication is "Do not be afraid, Zacharias, for your petition has been heard, and thy your wife Elisabeth shall Elizabeth will bear thee you a son, and thou shalt call his you will give him the name John.