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# After these days
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The phrase "these days" refers to the time Zechariah was serving in the temple. It is possible to state more clearly what this refers to. AT: "After Zechariah's time of serving at the temple" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-newevent]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
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# his wife
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"Zechariah's wife"
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# kept herself hidden
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"did not leave her house" or "stayed inside by herself"
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# This is what the Lord has done for me
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This phrase refers to the fact that the Lord allowed her to become pregnant.
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# This is what
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This is a positive exclamation. She was very happy with what the Lord had done for her.
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# looked at me with favor
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"to look at" is an idiom that means "to treat" or "to deal with." AT: "regarded me kindly" or "had pity on me" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
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# my shame
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This refers to the shame she felt because she was not able to have children. |