Luke 1:65

65 And all who lived round about them were filled with awe, and throughout the hill country of Judaea reports of all these things were spread abroad.

Luke 1:65 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 1:65

And fear came on all that dwelt round about them
That is, the fear of God, an awful reverence of the divine majesty; they perceived the hand of God was in these things, and that these were effects of divine power; and which made very serious impressions upon their minds, and they thought, and spoke of them with great solemnity; see ( Acts 2:43 ) ( 5:11 ) .

and all these sayings were noised abroad throughout all the
hill country of Judea:
the several things relating to the appearance of the angel to Zacharias in the temple; his message to him; the striking him deaf and dumb; the conception of Elisabeth, who had been barren; the birth of her son; the unusual name given him; and the more unusual manner in which it was given; and the opening of Zacharias's mouth, and the loosening of his tongue upon this, were reported, and commonly talked of by all people to that part of Judea, where the parents of John dwelt.

Luke 1:65 In-Context

63 So he asked for a writing-tablet, and wrote, "His name is John." And they all wondered.

64 Instantly his mouth and his tongue were set free, and he began to speak and bless God.

65 And all who lived round about them were filled with awe, and throughout the hill country of Judaea reports of all these things were spread abroad.

66 All who heard the story treasured it in their memories. "What then will this child be?" they said. For the lord's hand was indeed with him.

67 And Zechariah his father was filled with the Holy Spirit, and spoke in a rapture of praise.