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words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. <a href="/nlt/luke/1.htm">New Living Translation</a> Confused and disturbed, Mary tried to think what the angel could mean. <a href="/esv/luke/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> But she was greatly troubled at the saying, and tried to discern what sort of greeting this might be. <a href="/bsb/luke/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. <a href="/blb/luke/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And she was troubled at the statement and was pondering what kind this salutation might be. <a href="/kjv/luke/1.htm">King James Bible</a> And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be. <a href="/nkjv/luke/1.htm">New King James Version</a> But when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and considered what manner of greeting this was. <a href="/nasb_/luke/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But she was very perplexed at this statement, and was pondering what kind of greeting this was. <a href="/nasb/luke/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> But she was very perplexed at this statement, and kept pondering what kind of salutation this was. <a href="/nasb77/luke/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But she was greatly troubled at this statement, and kept pondering what kind of salutation this might be. <a href="/lsb/luke/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But she was very perplexed at this statement, and was pondering what kind of greeting this was. <a href="/amp/luke/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But she was greatly perplexed at what he said, and kept carefully considering what kind of greeting this was. <a href="/csb/luke/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But she was deeply troubled by this statement, wondering what kind of greeting this could be. <a href="/hcsb/luke/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But she was deeply troubled by this statement, wondering what kind of greeting this could be. <a href="/asv/luke/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> But she was greatly troubled at the saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this might be. <a href="/cev/luke/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Mary was confused by the angel's words and wondered what they meant. <a href="/erv/luke/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> But she was greatly troubled at the saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this might be. <a href="/gwt/luke/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> She was startled by what the angel said and tried to figure out what this greeting meant. <a href="/gnt/luke/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> Mary was deeply troubled by the angel's message, and she wondered what his words meant. <a href="/isv/luke/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> Startled by his statement, she tried to figure out what his greeting meant. <a href="/msb/luke/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> When she saw this, Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. <a href="/net/luke/1.htm">NET Bible</a> But she was greatly troubled by his words and began to wonder about the meaning of this greeting. <a href="/nheb/luke/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But when she saw him, she was greatly troubled at the saying, and considered what kind of greeting this might be. <a href="/wbt/luke/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be. <a href="/wey/luke/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> She was greatly agitated at his words, and wondered what such a greeting meant. <a href="/web/luke/1.htm">World English Bible</a> But when she saw him, she was greatly troubled at the saying, and considered what kind of salutation this might be. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and she, having seen, was troubled at his word, and was reasoning of what kind this salutation may be. <a href="/blb/luke/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And she was troubled at the statement and was pondering what kind this salutation might be. <a href="/ylt/luke/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and she, having seen, was troubled at his word, and was reasoning of what kind this salutation may be. <a href="/slt/luke/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And having seen him, she was troubled at his words, and turned in her thoughts of what country this greeting might be.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Who having heard, was troubled at his saying, and thought with herself what manner of salutation this should be. <a href="/cpdv/luke/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And when she had heard this, she was disturbed by his words, and she considered what kind of greeting this might be. <a href="/nabre/luke/1.htm">New American Bible</a> But she was greatly troubled at what was said and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. <a href="/nrsvce/luke/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But she was much perplexed by his words and pondered what sort of greeting this might be.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> When she saw him, she was disturbed at his word, and wondered what kind of salutation this could be. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But when she saw him, she was alarmed at his word, and she was wondering, “What is this greeting?”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And she was perplexed at his words, and reasoned, what this salutation could mean. <a href="/godbey/luke/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And she seeing was troubled over his word, and was reasoning what kind this salutation might be. <a href="/haweis/luke/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And when she saw him, she was greatly agitated at his address: and reasoned in herself what kind of salutation this could be. <a href="/mace/luke/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Mary was surpriz'd at the voice of such an appearance, and wonder'd what the meaning of this salutation should be. <a href="/wey/luke/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> She was greatly agitated at his words, and wondered what such a greeting meant. <a href="/worrell/luke/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> But she was troubled at the saying, and was deliberating as to what kind of salutation this might be. <a href="/worsley/luke/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> blessed art thou among women! and when she saw him, she was confused at what he said, and pondered in her mind what sort of salutation this could be. <a href="/parallel/luke/1-29.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=245" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/1.htm">Gabriel Foretells Jesus' Birth</a> …28The angel appeared to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.” 29<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1298.htm" title="1298: dietarachthē (V-AIP-3S) -- To trouble greatly, agitate. From dia and tarasso; to disturb wholly, i.e. Agitate.">Mary was greatly troubled</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">at</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">his</a> <a href="/greek/3056.htm" title="3056: logō (N-DMS) -- From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression.">words</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1260.htm" title="1260: dielogizeto (V-IIM/P-3S) -- To reason (with), debate (with), consider. From dia and logizomai; to reckon thoroughly, i.e. to deliberate.">wondered</a> <a href="/greek/4217.htm" title="4217: potapos (IPro-NMS) -- Of what kind, of what manner. Apparently from pote and the base of pou; interrogatively, whatever, i.e. Of what possible sort.">what kind</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.">of</a> <a href="/greek/783.htm" title="783: aspasmos (N-NMS) -- A greeting, salutation. From aspazomai; a greeting.">greeting</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: houtos (DPro-NMS) -- This; he, she, it. ">this</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: eiē (V-POA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">might be.</a> 30So the angel told her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/1-18.htm">Matthew 1:18-20</a> This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged in marriage to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. / Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and was unwilling to disgrace her publicly, he resolved to divorce her quietly. / But after he had pondered these things, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to embrace Mary as your wife, for the One conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. <a href="/judges/6-12.htm">Judges 6:12-13</a> And the angel of the LORD appeared to Gideon and said, “The LORD is with you, O mighty man of valor.” / “Please, my Lord,” Gideon replied, “if the LORD is with us, why has all this happened to us? And where are all His wonders of which our fathers told us, saying, ‘Has not the LORD brought us up out of Egypt?’ But now the LORD has forsaken us and delivered us into the hand of Midian.” <a href="/daniel/10-8.htm">Daniel 10:8-12</a> So I was left alone, gazing at this great vision. No strength remained in me; my face grew deathly pale, and I was powerless. / I heard the sound of his words, and as I listened, I fell into a deep sleep, with my face to the ground. / Suddenly, a hand touched me and set me trembling on my hands and knees. ... <a href="/genesis/18-12.htm">Genesis 18:12-15</a> So she laughed to herself, saying, “After I am worn out and my master is old, will I now have this pleasure?” / And the LORD asked Abraham, “Why did Sarah laugh and say, ‘Can I really bear a child when I am old?’ / Is anything too difficult for the LORD? At the appointed time I will return to you—in about a year—and Sarah will have a son.” ... <a href="/exodus/3-6.htm">Exodus 3:6</a> Then He said, “I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.” At this, Moses hid his face, for he was afraid to look at God. <a href="/isaiah/7-14.htm">Isaiah 7:14</a> Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin will be with child and give birth to a son, and will call Him Immanuel. <a href="/1_samuel/1-11.htm">1 Samuel 1:11-18</a> And she made a vow, saying, “O LORD of Hosts, if only You will look upon the affliction of Your maidservant and remember me, not forgetting Your maidservant but giving her a son, then I will dedicate him to the LORD all the days of his life, and no razor shall ever touch his head.” / As Hannah kept on praying before the LORD, Eli watched her mouth. / Hannah was praying in her heart, and though her lips were moving, her voice could not be heard. So Eli thought she was drunk ... <a href="/zechariah/4-13.htm">Zechariah 4:13</a> “Do you not know what these are?” he inquired. “No, my lord,” I replied. <a href="/matthew/28-5.htm">Matthew 28:5-6</a> But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. / He is not here; He has risen, just as He said! Come, see the place where He lay. <a href="/acts/10-3.htm">Acts 10:3-4</a> One day at about the ninth hour, he had a clear vision of an angel of God who came to him and said, “Cornelius!” / Cornelius stared at him in fear and asked, “What is it, Lord?” The angel answered, “Your prayers and gifts to the poor have ascended as a memorial offering before God. <a href="/revelation/1-17.htm">Revelation 1:17</a> When I saw Him, I fell at His feet like a dead man. But He placed His right hand on me and said, “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last, <a href="/genesis/21-6.htm">Genesis 21:6-7</a> Then Sarah said, “God has made me laugh, and everyone who hears of this will laugh with me.” / She added, “Who would have told Abraham that Sarah would nurse children? Yet I have borne him a son in his old age.” <a href="/2_kings/4-13.htm">2 Kings 4:13-17</a> and Elisha said to Gehazi, “Now tell her, ‘Look, you have gone to all this trouble for us. What can we do for you? Can we speak on your behalf to the king or the commander of the army?’” “I have a home among my own people,” she replied. / So he asked, “Then what should be done for her?” “Well, she has no son,” Gehazi replied, “and her husband is old.” / “Call her,” said Elisha. So Gehazi called her, and she stood in the doorway. ... <a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6-7</a> For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. / Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this. <a href="/jeremiah/1-6.htm">Jeremiah 1:6-8</a> “Ah, Lord GOD,” I said, “I surely do not know how to speak, for I am only a child!” / But the LORD told me: “Do not say, ‘I am only a child.’ For to everyone I send you, you must go, and all that I command you, you must speak. / Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you,” declares the LORD.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be.she was.<a href="/luke/1-12.htm">Luke 1:12</a> And when Zacharias saw him, he was troubled, and fear fell upon him.<a href="/mark/6-49.htm">Mark 6:49,50</a> But when they saw him walking upon the sea, they supposed it had been a spirit, and cried out: … <a href="/mark/16-5.htm">Mark 16:5,6</a> And entering into the sepulchre, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, clothed in a long white garment; and they were affrighted… and cast.<a href="/luke/1-66.htm">Luke 1:66</a> And all they that heard them laid them up in their hearts, saying, What manner of child shall this be! And the hand of the Lord was with him.<a href="/luke/2-19.htm">Luke 2:19,51</a> But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart… what.<a href="/judges/6-13.htm">Judges 6:13-15</a> And Gideon said unto him, Oh my Lord, if the LORD be with us, why then is all this befallen us? and where be all his miracles which our fathers told us of, saying, Did not the LORD bring us up from Egypt? but now the LORD hath forsaken us, and delivered us into the hands of the Midianites… <a href="/1_samuel/9-20.htm">1 Samuel 9:20,21</a> And as for thine asses that were lost three days ago, set not thy mind on them; for they are found. And on whom is all the desire of Israel? Is it not on thee, and on all thy father's house? … <a href="/acts/10-4.htm">Acts 10:4,17</a> And when he looked on him, he was afraid, and said, What is it, Lord? 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In the context of the New Testament, Mary is a young Jewish woman of Nazareth, chosen by God for a unique and pivotal role in salvation history. Her character is often associated with purity, humility, and obedience to God's will. The choice of Mary, a humble and seemingly ordinary girl, underscores the biblical theme that God often chooses the lowly and unexpected to fulfill His divine purposes.was greatly troubled The Greek word used here is "διεταράχθη" (dietarachthē), which conveys a deep emotional disturbance or agitation. This reaction is understandable given the sudden appearance of an angelic being and the profound nature of the message she is about to receive. It reflects the human tendency to be unsettled by the divine or the unknown, yet it also sets the stage for Mary's faith and courage as she processes the angel's message.at his words The "words" refer to the angel Gabriel's greeting, which precedes this verse: "Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you." The message is not only unexpected but also deeply significant, as it implies divine favor and presence. In the Jewish tradition, such a greeting would be extraordinary, especially for a young woman of humble status, highlighting the grace and favor bestowed upon Mary by God.and wondered The Greek term "διελογίζετο" (dielogizeto) suggests a deep, contemplative reflection. Mary is not merely puzzled; she is engaging in thoughtful consideration of the implications of the angel's greeting. This reflects her introspective nature and her willingness to seek understanding, a trait that is commendable and often highlighted in scriptural narratives as a model for believers.what kind of greeting this might be The phrase indicates Mary's discernment and awareness. She recognizes that this is no ordinary greeting and is pondering its significance. In the cultural and historical context, greetings often carried weight and meaning, especially when delivered by a messenger of God. Mary's response shows her awareness of the gravity of the situation and her readiness to engage with the divine message, despite her initial fear and confusion.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(29) she was troubled at his saying.--The same word is used as had been used of Zacharias. With Mary, as with him, the first feeling was one of natural terror. Who was the strange visitor, and what did the strange greeting mean?<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 29. - She was troubled; more accurately, she was greatly troubled. Different to Zacharias, who evidently doubted in the mission of the angel, and who required some sign before he could believe, Mary simply wondered at the strangeness of what was about to happen. Her terror at the sudden appearance of the angel, who probably appearedto her as a young man clad in garments of a strange dazzling whiteness, is most natural. <a href="/commentaries/luke/1-29.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[Mary] was greatly troubled διεταράχθη (dietarachthē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1298.htm">Strong's 1298: </a> To trouble greatly, agitate. From dia and tarasso; to disturb wholly, i.e. Agitate. at ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. [his] τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. words λόγῳ (logō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3056.htm">Strong's 3056: </a> From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. wondered διελογίζετο (dielogizeto) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1260.htm">Strong's 1260: </a> To reason (with), debate (with), consider. From dia and logizomai; to reckon thoroughly, i.e. to deliberate. what kind ποταπὸς (potapos) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4217.htm">Strong's 4217: </a> Of what kind, of what manner. Apparently from pote and the base of pou; interrogatively, whatever, i.e. Of what possible sort. of ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. greeting ἀσπασμὸς (aspasmos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_783.htm">Strong's 783: </a> A greeting, salutation. From aspazomai; a greeting. this οὗτος (houtos) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. might be. εἴη (eiē) Verb - Present Optative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/1-29.htm">Luke 1:29 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/luke/1-29.htm">Luke 1:29 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/luke/1-29.htm">Luke 1:29 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/luke/1-29.htm">Luke 1:29 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/luke/1-29.htm">Luke 1:29 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/1-29.htm">Luke 1:29 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/1-29.htm">Luke 1:29 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/1-29.htm">Luke 1:29 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/luke/1-29.htm">Luke 1:29 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/luke/1-29.htm">Luke 1:29 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/luke/1-29.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 1:29 But when she saw him she was (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/1-28.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 1:28"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 1:28" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/1-30.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 1:30"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 1:30" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>