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What does the Bible say about God's silence before speaking to Zacharias?

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The Bible depicts a 400-year silence from God, broken by the angel's announcement to Zacharias in Luke 1.

In the book of Luke, specifically Luke 1:5-12, we learn that there was a prolonged period of divine silence lasting four centuries, during which no prophet spoke or angel appeared to bring God's message. This silence was broken dramatically when an angel visited Zacharias, a priest serving in the temple, to announce the forthcoming birth of John the Baptist, the forerunner of the Messiah. This moment signifies a pivotal transition from silence to revelation and underscores the importance of divine election in God's plan for humanity.
Scripture References: Luke 1:5-12, Malachi 3:1, Daniel 9:25, Genesis 22:18, Haggai 2:7

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