Was exceeding glad

(εχαρη λιαν). Second aorist passive indicative of χαιρω, ingressive aorist, became glad.Of a long time

(εξ ικανων χρονων). For this idiom see Luke 8:27; Luke 20:9; Acts 8:11).He hoped

(ηλπιζεν). Imperfect active. He was still hoping. He had long ago gotten over his fright that Jesus was John the Baptist come to life again (Luke 9:7-9).Done

(γινομενον). Present middle participle. He wanted to see a miracle happening like a stunt of a sleight-of-hand performer.

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Old Testament