Luke 1:7 web — But they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren, and they both were well advanced in years.

World English Bible

"But they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren, and they both were well advanced in years."

— Luke 1:7, World English Bible

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Luke 1 — Context

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that you might know the certainty concerning the things in which you were instructed.

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There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the priestly division of Abijah. He had a wife of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth.

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

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But they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren, and they both were well advanced in years.

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Now it happened, while he executed the priest's office before God in the order of his division,

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according to the custom of the priest's office, his lot was to enter into the temple of the Lord and burn incense.

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The whole multitude of the people were praying outside at the hour of incense.

Luke 1:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 1:7 say?
Luke 1:7 in the World English Bible reads: “But they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren, and they both were well advanced in years.”
Where is Luke 1:7 in the Bible?
Luke 1:7 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 1, verse 7.
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 1:7.
What translation should I read Luke 1:7 in?
Luke 1:7 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 1:7?
Luke 1:7 reads (WEB): “But they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren, and they both were well advanced in years.” 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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