206 Here καί (kai) has been translated as “then” to indicate the implied sequence of events within the narrative.
207 Grk “and he prophesied, saying.” The participle λέγων (legōn) is redundant and has not been translated. Prophesied. The reference to prophecy reflects that Zechariah is enabled by the Spirit to speak God’s will. He does so in this case through a praise psalm, which calls for praise and then gives the reason why God should be praised.
208 The traditional name of this psalm, the “Benedictus,” comes from the Latin wording of the start of the hymn (“Blessed be …”).
209 The verb come to help can refer to a visit, but can also connote concern or assistance (L&N 85.11).
210 Or “has delivered”; Grk “has accomplished redemption.” Has redeemed is a reference to redemption, but it anticipates the total release into salvation that the full work of Messiah will bring for Israel. This involves both spiritual and material benefits eventually.

In other versions

And his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied, saying,

“Blessed be the Lord God of Israel,

for he has visited and redeemed his people

His father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied:

“Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel,

because he has come to his people and redeemed them.

Then his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied:

Blessed is the Lord, the God of Israel,

because he has visited

and provided redemption for his people.

Then his father, Zechariah, was filled with the Holy Spirit and gave this prophecy:

“Praise the Lord, the God of Israel,

because he has visited and redeemed his people.

And his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied, saying,

“Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel,

because he has visited to help and has redeemed his people,

And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Ghost, and prophesied, saying,

Blessed be the Lord God of Israel;

For he hath visited and redeemed his people,

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