By the Spirit [ε ν τ ω π ν ε υ μ α τ ι]. Lit., as Rev., "in the Spirit :" the Holy Spirit prompting him. Indicating rather his spiritual condition, as one who walked with God, than a special divine impulse.

After the custom [κ α τ α τ ο ε ι θ ι σ μ ε ν ο ν]. Lit., according to that which was wont to be done. Only here in New Testament; and the kindred words, eqov, custom, and eqw, to be accustomed, occur more frequently in Luke than elsewhere. Very common in medical writings.

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Old Testament