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Berean Standard Bible

“Immediately Zechariah’s mouth was opened and his tongue was released, and he began to speak, praising God.”

Luke 1:64

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Zechariah had been silent since the angel's announcement because he doubted. At John's naming, the long silence ends.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Immediately Zechariah’s mouth was opened and his tongue was released, and he began to speak, praising God.

World English Bible (WEB)

His mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue freed, and he spoke, blessing God.

King James Version (KJV)

And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue loosed, and he spake, and praised God.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue [loosed], and he spake, blessing God.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And straight away his mouth was open and his tongue was free and he gave praise to God.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and his mouth was opened presently, and his tongue, and he was speaking, praising God.

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y luego fué abierta su boca y su lengua, y habló bendiciendo á Dios.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Al instante, Zacarías recobró el habla y comenzó a alabar a Dios.

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