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…10And at the hour of the incense offering, the whole congregation was praying outside.11Just thenan angelof the Lordappearedto Zechariah,standingatthe right sideof thealtarof incense.12When Zechariah saw him, he was startled and gripped with fear.…

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And there appeared to him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense.

appeared.

Luke 1:19,28
And the angel answering said unto him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God; and am sent to speak unto thee, and to shew thee these glad tidings…

Luke 2:10
And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

Judges 13:3,9
And the angel of the LORD appeared unto the woman, and said unto her, Behold now, thouart barren, and bearest not: but thou shalt conceive, and bear a son…

the altar.

Exodus 30:1-6
And thou shalt make an altar to burn incense upon:of shittim wood shalt thou make it…

Exodus 37:25-29
And he made the incense altarof shittim wood: the length of itwas a cubit, and the breadth of it a cubit;it was foursquare; and two cubitswas the height of it; the horns thereof were of the same…

Exodus 40:26,27
And he put the golden altar in the tent of the congregation before the vail: …

AltarAngelAppearedIncenseMessengerPerfumeRightSideStandingAltarAngelAppearedIncenseMessengerPerfumeRightSideStanding1.The preface of Luke to his whole gospel.
5.The conception of John the Baptist;
26.and of Jesus.
39.The prophecy of Elisabeth and of Mary, concerning Jesus.
57.The nativity and circumcision of John.
67.The prophecy of Zachariah, both of Jesus,
76.and of John.

Just then an angel of the Lord appeared to Zechariah
This moment occurs during Zechariah's priestly service in the temple, a significant setting for divine encounters. Angels are messengers of God, often bringing important revelations or instructions. The appearance of an angel signifies a divine intervention in human affairs, a common theme in biblical narratives. Zechariah, a priest from the division of Abijah, is chosen for this encounter, highlighting God's sovereign choice in using individuals for His purposes. This event parallels other angelic visitations, such as those to Mary and Joseph, emphasizing the unfolding of God's redemptive plan.

standing at the right side of the altar of incense
The altar of incense is located in the Holy Place of the temple, just before the veil leading to the Holy of Holies. Incense symbolizes the prayers of the people rising to God, as seen inPsalm 141:2 andRevelation 8:3-4. The right side is traditionally associated with favor and authority, suggesting the angel's position is one of significance. This setting underscores the sacredness of the moment and the importance of Zechariah's role in interceding for the people. The temple's structure and rituals reflect the holiness and order of God's covenant with Israel, and this encounter marks a pivotal moment in the transition from the old covenant to the new, heralding the coming of John the Baptist, the forerunner of Christ.

1.Angel of the Lord
A divine messenger sent by God, often bringing important revelations or instructions. In this context, the angel is later identified as Gabriel, who plays a significant role in the announcements of the births of John the Baptist and Jesus.

2.Zechariah
A priest serving in the temple, performing his duties when the angel appears. He is the father of John the Baptist and husband to Elizabeth.

3.Altar of Incense
Located in the Holy Place of the temple, it symbolizes the prayers of the people ascending to God. The right side of the altar is significant, often associated with favor and authority.

4.Temple in Jerusalem
The central place of worship for the Jewish people, where priests like Zechariah performed their sacred duties.

5.Appearance of the Angel
This event marks a divine intervention in human history, setting the stage for the fulfillment of God's promises regarding the coming of the Messiah.Divine Encounters in Ordinary Duties
God often meets us in the midst of our daily responsibilities. Like Zechariah, we should remain faithful in our duties, ready for divine encounters.

The Role of Angels
Angels are messengers of God, serving His purposes. We should be open to the ways God communicates with us, whether through Scripture, prayer, or other means.

Prayer as a Fragrant Offering
The altar of incense symbolizes the prayers of the faithful. Our prayers are precious to God, and we should approach Him with reverence and expectation.

God's Timing and Fulfillment of Promises
The appearance of the angel to Zechariah signifies God's perfect timing in fulfilling His promises. We should trust in God's timing, even when it seems delayed.

The Significance of the Right Side
The angel standing at the right side of the altar signifies favor and authority. We can find assurance in God's favor and His authoritative word in our lives.Top 10 Lessons from Luke 1

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In Revelation 14:6–7, does an angel "flying in midair" proclaiming the gospel suggest a supernatural event or a literal global broadcast, and how can it align with science?(11)The altar of incense.--The altar stood just in front of the veil that divided the outer sanctuary from the Holy of Holies. It was made of shittim wood, and overlaid with gold, both symbols of incorruption (Exodus 30:1-7;Exodus 40:5;Exodus 40:26). Its position connected it so closely with the innermost sanctuary that the writer of the Epistle to the Hebrews (Hebrews 9:4; but see Note there) seems to reckon it as belonging to that, and not unto the outer. It symbolised accordingly the closest approach to God which was then possible for any but the high priest, when, in his typical character, he entered the Holy of Holies on the day of Atonement.

Verse 11. -And there appeared unto him an angel of the Lord. Critics have especially found grave fault with this "Hebrew" portion of our Gospel, complaining that it needlessly introduces the marvelous, and brings uselessly into everyday life beings from another sphere. Godet well answers these criticisms by observing "that as Christianity was an entirely new beginning in history, the second and final creation of man, it was natural that an interposition on so grand a scale should be accompanied by a series of particular interpositions. It was even necessary; for how were the representatives of the ancient order of things, who had to cooperate in the new work, to be initiated into it, and their attachment won to it, except by this means? According to Scripture, we are surrounded by angels (2 Kings 6:17;Psalm 34:7), whom God employs to watch over us; but in our ordinary condition we want the sense necessary to perceive their presence - for that condition a peculiar receptivity is required. This condition was given to Zacharias. Origen ('Contra Censure') writes how, "in a church there are two assemblies - one of angels, the other of men,... angels are present at our prayers, and they pray with us and for us."Standing on the right side of the altar of incense. The angel stood between the altar and the shew-bread table. On entering the holy place, the officiating priest would have on his right the table with the shew-bread, on his left the great candlestick, and before him would be the golden altar, which stood at the end of the holy place, in front of the veil which separated this chamber and the dim, silent holy of holies.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Just then,
δὲ(de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161:A primary particle; but, and, etc.

an angel
ἄγγελος(angelos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 32:From aggello; a messenger; especially an 'angel'; by implication, a pastor.

of [the] Lord
Κυρίου(Kyriou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2962:Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.

appeared
Ὤφθη(Ōphthē)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 3708:Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.

to [Zechariah],
αὐτῷ(autō)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846:He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

standing
ἑστὼς(hestōs)
Verb - Perfect Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2476:A prolonged form of a primary stao stah'-o; to stand, used in various applications.

at
ἐκ(ek)
Preposition
Strong's 1537:From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.

[the] right side
δεξιῶν(dexiōn)
Adjective - Genitive Neuter Plural
Strong's 1188:On the right hand, right hand, right. From dechomai; the right side or hand.

of the
τοῦ(tou)
Article - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

altar
θυσιαστηρίου(thysiastēriou)
Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 2379:An altar (for sacrifice). From a derivative of thusia; a place of sacrifice, i.e. An altar.

of the
τοῦ(tou)
Article - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

incense.
θυμιάματος(thymiamatos)
Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 2368:Incense. From thumiao; an aroma, i.e. Fragrant powder burnt in religious service; by implication, the burning itself.


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