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And you, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for Him, Luke 1:76 · Berean Standard Bible
Zechariah turns to his tiny baby and says, 'And you, little one, will be called a prophet of God Most High—you will go ahead of the Lord to get everything ready for Him.'
After speaking about the Messiah, Zechariah now speaks directly to baby John about his incredible future role as the one who prepares the way.
Zechariah speaks with fatherly love and prophetic authority directly to his newborn son.
Picture a father cradling his newborn, tears streaming down his face, speaking destiny over his child. John will grow up to become the voice that announces the coming King.
Zechariah now addresses his infant son directly, declaring John will be called a prophet of the Most High (prophētēs hypsistou) who will precede the Lord to prepare His way (hetoimasai hodous autou).
This verse transitions from the Messiah to the forerunner. The language echoes Malachi 3:1 and Isaiah 40:3, identifying John as the promised Elijah-like herald.
Zechariah turns from prophesying about the Messiah to address his newborn son John directly.
In one of Scripture's most tender moments, a father speaks prophetically over his infant son. John will be no ordinary child—he will be a prophet who walks ahead of the Messiah Himself.
74deliverance from hostile hands, that we may serve Him without fear,
75in holiness and righteousness before Him all the days of our lives.
76And you, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for Him,
77to give to His people the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins,
78because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the Dawn will visit us from on high,
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