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Devout (εὐλαβής)
Used by Luke only. The kindred word, εὐλάβεια, godly-fear, occurs twice' Heb 5:7; Heb 12:28. From εὖ, well, and λαμβάνω, to take hold of. Hence of a circumspect or cautious person who takes hold of things carefully. As applied to morals and religion, it emphasizes the element of circumspection, a cautious, careful observance of divine law; and is thus peculiarly expressive of Old Testament piety, with its minute attention to precept and ceremony. Compare Act 2:5.
Consolation of Israel
Compare hope of Israel, Act 28:20, and Isa 40:1. The Messianic blessing of the nation. Of the Messiah himself, Rest. See Isa 11:10. A common form of adjuration among the Jews was, So may I see the consolation