Luke 1:9 nasb — according to the custom of the priestly office, he was chosen by lot to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense.

NASB

"according to the custom of the priestly office, he was chosen by lot to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense."

— Luke 1:9, NASB

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Luke 1 — Context

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

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

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Now it happened that while he was performing his priestly service before God in the appointed order of his division,

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according to the custom of the priestly office, he was chosen by lot to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense.

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And the whole multitude of the people were in prayer outside at the hour of the incense offering.

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And an angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing to the right of the altar of incense.

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Zacharias was troubled when he saw the angel, and fear gripped him.

Luke 1:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 1:9 say?
Luke 1:9 in the NASB reads: “according to the custom of the priestly office, he was chosen by lot to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense.”
Where is Luke 1:9 in the Bible?
Luke 1:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 1, verse 9.
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 1:9.
What translation should I read Luke 1:9 in?
Luke 1:9 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 1:9?
Luke 1:9 reads (NASB): “according to the custom of the priestly office, he was chosen by lot to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense.” 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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