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and she brought forth a son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/luke/1.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Now Elizabeth’s full time came for her to be delivered, and she brought forth a son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/luke/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now the time had come for Elizabeth to give birth, and she gave birth to a son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/luke/1.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Now the time had come for Elizabeth to give birth, and she gave birth to a son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/luke/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Now the time had come for Elizabeth to give birth, and she brought forth a son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/luke/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now the time was fulfilled for Elizabeth to give birth, and she gave birth to a son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/luke/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Now the time had come for Elizabeth to give birth, and she gave birth to a son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/luke/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now the time had come for Elizabeth to give birth, and she had a son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/luke/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now the time had come for Elizabeth to give birth, and she had a son. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/luke/1.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Now Elisabeth's time was fulfilled that she should be delivered; and she brought forth a son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/luke/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />When Elizabeth's son was born, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/luke/1.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Now Elisabeth's time was fulfilled that she should be delivered; and she brought forth a son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/luke/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />When the time came for Elizabeth to have her child, she gave birth to a son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/luke/1.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The time came for Elizabeth to have her baby, and she gave birth to a son. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/luke/1.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />When the time came for Elizabeth to have her child, she gave birth to a son. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/luke/1.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Now the time came for Elizabeth to have her baby, and she gave birth to a son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/luke/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Now the time that Elizabeth should give birth was fulfilled, and she brought forth a son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/luke/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Now Elisabeth's full time came that she should be delivered; and she brought forth a son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Now when Elizabeth's full time was come, she gave birth to a son;<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/luke/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />When the time came for Elizabeth to have her child, she gave birth to a son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/luke/1.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Now the time that Elizabeth should give birth was fulfilled, and she gave birth to a son. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/luke/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And to Elizabeth was the time fulfilled for her bringing forth, and she bore a son,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Now the time was fulfilled to Elizabeth for her to give birth, and she bore a son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/luke/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And to Elisabeth was the time fulfilled for her bringing forth, and she bare a son,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/luke/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the time was completed to Elizabeth, for her to bring forth; and she brought forth a son.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/luke/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Now Elizabeth's full time of being delivered was come, and she brought forth a son. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/luke/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Now the time for Elizabeth to give birth arrived, and she brought forth a son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/luke/1.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />When the time arrived for Elizabeth to have her child she gave birth to a son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/luke/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Now the time came for Elizabeth to give birth, and she bore a son.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/luke/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Now the time came for Elizabeth to be delivered, and she gave birth to a son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />But it came time for Elizabeth to give birth, and she bore a son.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/luke/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />Now the time for Elizabeth to be delivered had fully come; and she gave birth to a son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/luke/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And the time of her parturition was fulfilled unto Elizabeth and she brought forth a son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/luke/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Now Elisabeth?s time was up that she should be delivered; and she brought a son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/luke/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />When Elizabeth had gone her full time, she was delivered of a son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Now when Elizabeth's full time was come, she gave birth to a son;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/luke/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />Now the time was completed for Elizabeth, that she should give birth, and she brought forth a son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/luke/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />Now when Elisabeth's time for her delivery was fully come, she brought forth a son:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/luke/1-57.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=437" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/luke/1.htm">The Birth of John the Baptist</a></span><br><span class="reftext">56</span>Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months and then returned home. <span class="reftext">57</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">When</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/5550.htm" title="5550: chronos (N-NMS) -- A space of time or interval; by extension, an individual opportunity; by implication, delay.">time</a> <a href="/greek/4130.htm" title="4130: eplēsthē (V-AIP-3S) -- To fill, fulfill, complete. A prolonged form of a primary pleo to fill (imbue, influence, supply); specially, to fulfil.">came</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">for</a> <a href="/greek/1665.htm" title="1665: Elisabet (N-DFS) -- Elizabeth, mother of John the Baptizer. Of Hebrew origin; Elisabet, an Israelitess.">Elizabeth</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autēn (PPro-AF3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/5088.htm" title="5088: tekein (V-ANA) -- A strengthened form of a primary teko tek'-o; to produce, literally or figuratively.">to have her child,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/1080.htm" title="1080: egennēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- From a variation of genos; to procreate; figuratively, to regenerate.">she gave birth to</a> <a href="/greek/5207.htm" title="5207: huion (N-AMS) -- A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a son, used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship.">a son.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">58</span>Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown her great mercy, and they rejoiced with her.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/21-1.htm">Genesis 21:1-3</a></span><br />Now the LORD attended to Sarah as He had said, and the LORD did for Sarah what He had promised. / So Sarah conceived and bore a son to Abraham in his old age, at the very time God had promised. / And Abraham gave the name Isaac to the son Sarah bore to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/1-20.htm">1 Samuel 1:20</a></span><br />So in the course of time, Hannah conceived and gave birth to a son. She named him Samuel, saying, “Because I have asked for him from the LORD.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/17-19.htm">Genesis 17:19</a></span><br />But God replied, “Your wife Sarah will indeed bear you a son, and you are to name him Isaac. I will establish My covenant with him as an everlasting covenant for his descendants after him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/13-24.htm">Judges 13:24</a></span><br />So the woman gave birth to a son and named him Samson. The boy grew, and the LORD blessed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/30-22.htm">Genesis 30:22-23</a></span><br />Then God remembered Rachel. He listened to her and opened her womb, / and she conceived and gave birth to a son. “God has taken away my shame,” she said.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/2-21.htm">1 Samuel 2:21</a></span><br />So the LORD attended to Hannah, and she conceived and gave birth to three sons and two daughters. Meanwhile, the boy Samuel grew up in the presence of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/54-1.htm">Isaiah 54:1</a></span><br />“Shout for joy, O barren woman, who bears no children; break forth in song and cry aloud, you who have never travailed; because more are the children of the desolate woman than of her who has a husband,” says the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/113-9.htm">Psalm 113:9</a></span><br />He settles the barren woman in her home as a joyful mother to her children. Hallelujah!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/4-4.htm">Galatians 4:4</a></span><br />But when the time had fully come, God sent His Son, born of a woman, born under the law,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-25.htm">Matthew 1:25</a></span><br />But he had no union with her until she gave birth to a Son. And he gave Him the name Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/2-6.htm">Luke 2:6-7</a></span><br />While they were there, the time came for her Child to be born. / And she gave birth to her firstborn, a Son. She wrapped Him in swaddling cloths and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/16-21.htm">John 16:21</a></span><br />A woman has pain in childbirth because her time has come; but when she brings forth her child, she forgets her anguish because of her joy that a child has been born into the world.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/18-10.htm">Genesis 18:10</a></span><br />Then the LORD said, “I will surely return to you at this time next year, and your wife Sarah will have a son!” Now Sarah was behind him, listening at the entrance to the tent.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/25-21.htm">Genesis 25:21</a></span><br />Later, Isaac prayed to the LORD on behalf of his wife, because she was barren. And the LORD heard his prayer, and his wife Rebekah conceived.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/4-17.htm">2 Kings 4:17</a></span><br />But the woman did conceive, and at that time the next year she gave birth to a son, just as Elisha had told her.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Now Elisabeth's full time came that she should be delivered; and she brought forth a son.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/1-13.htm">Luke 1:13</a></b></br> But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/2-6.htm">Luke 2:6,7</a></b></br> And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/21-2.htm">Genesis 21:2,3</a></b></br> For Sarah conceived, and bare Abraham a son in his old age, at the set time of which God had spoken to him… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/1-44.htm">Baby</a> <a href="/mark/14-57.htm">Bare</a> <a href="/luke/1-35.htm">Birth</a> <a href="/luke/1-2.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/luke/1-41.htm">Elisabeth</a> <a href="/luke/1-56.htm">Elizabeth</a> <a href="/luke/1-31.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/luke/1-45.htm">Fulfilled</a> <a href="/luke/1-53.htm">Full</a> <a href="/luke/1-48.htm">Time</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/2-6.htm">Baby</a> <a href="/luke/4-22.htm">Bare</a> <a href="/luke/2-6.htm">Birth</a> <a href="/luke/1-74.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/luke/1-5.htm">Elisabeth</a> <a href="/luke/1-5.htm">Elizabeth</a> <a href="/luke/2-1.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/luke/2-6.htm">Fulfilled</a> <a href="/luke/1-67.htm">Full</a> <a href="/luke/1-70.htm">Time</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 1</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/1-1.htm">The preface of Luke to his whole gospel.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/1-5.htm">The conception of John the Baptist;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/1-26.htm">and of Jesus.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">39. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/1-39.htm">The prophecy of Elisabeth and of Mary, concerning Jesus.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">57. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/1-57.htm">The nativity and circumcision of John.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">67. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/1-67.htm">The prophecy of Zachariah, both of Jesus,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">76. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/1-76.htm">and of John.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>When the time came for Elizabeth to have her child</b><br>This phrase indicates the fulfillment of God's promise to Elizabeth and Zechariah, as announced by the angel Gabriel earlier in the chapter. Elizabeth's pregnancy was a miraculous event, as she was advanced in years and had been barren. This moment is significant in the biblical narrative, as it marks the beginning of the fulfillment of God's plan for John the Baptist, who would prepare the way for Jesus Christ. The timing of this event is crucial, as it aligns with God's divine plan and timing, emphasizing His sovereignty and faithfulness.<p><b>she gave birth to a son</b><br>The birth of a son to Elizabeth is significant for several reasons. In the cultural context of the time, the birth of a son was particularly important, as sons were seen as carriers of the family lineage and inheritance. This son, John, would grow to become John the Baptist, a pivotal figure in the New Testament who would herald the coming of the Messiah. The birth of John fulfills the prophecy given to Zechariah by the angel Gabriel, and it sets the stage for the ministry of Jesus. John's role as the forerunner to Christ is prophesied in the Old Testament, particularly in <a href="/isaiah/40-3.htm">Isaiah 40:3</a> and <a href="/malachi/3.htm">Malachi 3:1</a>, highlighting the interconnectedness of Scripture and God's unfolding plan of salvation.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/elizabeth.htm">Elizabeth</a></b><br>The wife of Zechariah, a righteous woman from the priestly line of Aaron. She was advanced in years and had been barren until God intervened.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/z/zechariah.htm">Zechariah</a></b><br>A priest and the husband of Elizabeth. He was visited by the angel Gabriel and told of the birth of his son, John, who would prepare the way for the Lord.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/john_the_baptist.htm">John the Baptist</a></b><br>The son born to Elizabeth and Zechariah, who would grow up to be the forerunner of Jesus Christ, calling people to repentance.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_birth_event.htm">The Birth Event</a></b><br>The miraculous birth of John the Baptist, which fulfilled God's promise and demonstrated His faithfulness.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/judean_hill_country.htm">Judean Hill Country</a></b><br>The region where Elizabeth and Zechariah lived, a place of significant biblical history and events.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_timing_is_perfect.htm">God's Timing is Perfect</a></b><br>Elizabeth's pregnancy and the birth of John occurred at the appointed time, reminding us that God's timing is always perfect, even when it seems delayed.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_waiting.htm">Faithfulness in Waiting</a></b><br>Elizabeth and Zechariah remained faithful despite years of barrenness. Their account encourages us to trust in God's promises and remain steadfast in faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_miracles.htm">The Role of Miracles</a></b><br>The miraculous nature of John's birth points to God's power and His ability to intervene in human history. We should be open to recognizing God's miraculous work in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/preparation_for_greater_works.htm">Preparation for Greater Works</a></b><br>John's birth was not just a personal blessing but part of God's larger plan for salvation. Our lives, too, can be used by God for His greater purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_rejoicing.htm">Community and Rejoicing</a></b><br>The birth of John brought joy to Elizabeth's neighbors and relatives, illustrating the importance of community in celebrating God's blessings.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 1</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_zechariah,_elizabeth_have_john.htm">How did Zechariah and Elizabeth become parents of John?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_nunc_dimittis.htm">What is the Nunc Dimittis?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_elizabeth_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Elizabeth in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_are_the_bible's_close_relatives.htm">Who are the close relatives in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 57-80.</span> - <span class="accented">John, afterwards called the Baptist, the son of Zacharias and Elisabeth, is born. The Benedictus</span>. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/luke/1-57.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">When</span><br /><span class="grk">δὲ</span> <span class="translit">(de)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; but, and, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">ὁ</span> <span class="translit">(ho)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">time</span><br /><span class="grk">χρόνος</span> <span class="translit">(chronos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5550.htm">Strong's 5550: </a> </span><span class="str2">A space of time or interval; by extension, an individual opportunity; by implication, delay.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">came</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐπλήσθη</span> <span class="translit">(eplēsthē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4130.htm">Strong's 4130: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fill, fulfill, complete. A prolonged form of a primary pleo to 'fill' (imbue, influence, supply); specially, to fulfil.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for</span><br /><span class="grk">Τῇ</span> <span class="translit">(Tē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Dative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Elizabeth</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἐλισάβετ</span> <span class="translit">(Elisabet)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1665.htm">Strong's 1665: </a> </span><span class="str2">Elizabeth, mother of John the Baptizer. Of Hebrew origin; Elisabet, an Israelitess.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to have her child,</span><br /><span class="grk">τεκεῖν</span> <span class="translit">(tekein)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5088.htm">Strong's 5088: </a> </span><span class="str2">A strengthened form of a primary teko tek'-o; to produce, literally or figuratively.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">she gave birth to</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐγέννησεν</span> <span class="translit">(egennēsen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1080.htm">Strong's 1080: </a> </span><span class="str2">From a variation of genos; to procreate; figuratively, to regenerate.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a son.</span><br /><span class="grk">υἱόν</span> <span class="translit">(huion)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5207.htm">Strong's 5207: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son, descendent. 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