Luke 1:5 net — Birth Announcement of John the Baptist During the reign of Herod king of Judea, there lived a priest named Zechariah wh…

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"Birth Announcement of John the Baptist During the reign of Herod king of Judea, there lived a priest named Zechariah who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah, and he had a wife named Elizabeth, who was a descendant of Aaron."

— Luke 1:5, NET Bible

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Luke 1 — Context

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like the accounts passed on to us by those who were eyewitnesses and servants of the word from the beginning.

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So it seemed good to me as well, because I have followed all things carefully from the beginning, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus,

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so that you may know for certain the things you were taught.

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Birth Announcement of John the Baptist During the reign of Herod king of Judea, there lived a priest named Zechariah who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah, and he had a wife named Elizabeth, who was a descendant of Aaron.

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They were both righteous in the sight of God, following all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blamelessly.

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But they did not have a child, because Elizabeth was barren, and they were both very old.

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Now while Zechariah was serving as priest before God when his division was on duty,

Luke 1:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 1:5 say?
Luke 1:5 in the NET Bible reads: “Birth Announcement of John the Baptist During the reign of Herod king of Judea, there lived a priest named Zechariah who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah, and he had a wife named Elizabeth, who was a descendant of Aaron.”
Where is Luke 1:5 in the Bible?
Luke 1:5 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 1, verse 5.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 1:5.
What translation should I read Luke 1:5 in?
Luke 1:5 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 1:5?
Luke 1:5 reads (NET): “Birth Announcement of John the Baptist During the reign of Herod king of Judea, there lived a priest named Zechariah who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah, and he had a wife named Elizabeth, who was a descendant of Aaron.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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