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Gabriel tells Zechariah he will be silent and unable to speak because he did not believe the angel’s words about Elizabeth bearing a son. The silence is given as a sign until the day the promise is fulfilled (Luke 1:18–20).
18Zacharias said to the angel, "How can I be sure of this? For I am an old man, and my wife is well advanced in years."
19The angel answered him, "I am Gabriel, who stands in the presence of God. I was sent to speak to you, and to bring you this good news.
20Behold, you will be silent and not able to speak, until the day that these things will happen, because you didn`t believe my words, which will be fulfilled in their proper time."