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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/luke/2.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/luke/2.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />And while they were there, the time came for her baby to be born.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/luke/2.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/luke/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />While they were there, the time came for her Child to be born.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And it came to pass, in their being there, the days of her giving birth were fulfilled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/luke/2.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/luke/2.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So it was, that while they were there, the days were completed for her to be delivered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/luke/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />While they were there, the time came for her to give birth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/luke/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />While they were there, the days were completed for her to give birth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/luke/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And it came about that while they were there, the days were completed for her to give birth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/luke/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now it happened that while they were there, the days were fulfilled for her to give birth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/luke/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />While they were there [in Bethlehem], the time came for her to give birth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/luke/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />While they were there, the time came for her to give birth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/luke/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />While they were there, the time came for her to give birth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/luke/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And it came to pass, while they were there, the days were fulfilled that she should be delivered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/luke/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />and while they were there, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/luke/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And it came to pass, while they were there, the days were fulfilled that she should be delivered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/luke/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />While they were in Bethlehem, the time came for Mary to have her child.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/luke/2.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />and while they were in Bethlehem, the time came for her to have her baby. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/luke/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />While they were there, the time came for her to have her baby, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/luke/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />While they were there, the time came for her Child to be born.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/luke/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />While they were there, the time came for her to deliver her child.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/luke/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />It happened, while they were there, that the day had come that she should give birth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/luke/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And so it was, that while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />But while they were there, her full time came,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/luke/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />While they were there, the day had come for her to give birth. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/luke/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And it came to pass, in their being there, the days were fulfilled for her bringing forth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And it came to pass, in their being there, the days of her giving birth were fulfilled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/luke/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And it came to pass, in their being there, the days were fulfilled for her bringing forth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/luke/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And it was in their being there, the days were completed for her to bring forth.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/luke/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And it came to pass, that when they were there, her days were accomplished, that she should be delivered. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/luke/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then it happened that, while they were there, the days were completed, so that she would give birth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/luke/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />While they were there, the time came for her to have her child,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/luke/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />While they were there, the time came for her to deliver her child.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/luke/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And it came to pass while they were there, that her days of deliverance were to be fulfilled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/2.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And it was, that while they were there, the days were completed for her to give birth.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/luke/2.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And it came to pass while they were there, that the days for her to be delivered were completed;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/luke/2.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And it came to pass while they were there the days of her parturition were fulfilled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/luke/2.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And it came to pass, while they were there, that her time was up, that she should be delivered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/luke/2.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />now while they were there, the time came for her to be delivered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />But while they were there, her full time came,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/luke/2.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And it came to pass, while they were there, that the days were fulfilled for her to give birth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/luke/2.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And while they were there, the days of her delivery were fulfilled,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/luke/2-6.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=634" 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/2.htm">The Birth of Jesus</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">5</span>He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to him in marriage and was expecting a child. <span class="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: Egeneto (V-AIM-3S) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">While</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autous (PPro-AM3P) -- 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/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: einai (V-PNA) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">they were</a> <a href="/greek/1563.htm" title="1563: ekei (Adv) -- (a) there, yonder, in that place, (b) thither, there. Of uncertain affinity; there; by extension, thither.">there,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hai (Art-NFP) -- 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/2250.htm" title="2250: hēmerai (N-NFP) -- A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. ">time</a> <a href="/greek/4130.htm" title="4130: eplēsthēsan (V-AIP-3P) -- 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: tou (Art-GNS) -- 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/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.">her</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.">Child to be born.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">7</span>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.…<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="/matthew/1-18.htm">Matthew 1:18-25</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/7-14.htm">Isaiah 7:14</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/5-2.htm">Micah 5:2</a></span><br />But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come forth for Me One to be ruler over Israel—One whose origins are of old, from the days of eternity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/2-1.htm">Matthew 2:1-6</a></span><br />After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, / asking, “Where is the One who has been born King of the Jews? We saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.” / When King Herod heard this, he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him. ...<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="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6-7</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a></span><br />The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/12-5.htm">Revelation 12:5</a></span><br />And she gave birth to a son, a male child, who will rule all the nations with an iron scepter. And her child was caught up to God and to His throne.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/3-15.htm">Genesis 3:15</a></span><br />And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her seed. He will crush your head, and you will strike his heel.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/23-5.htm">Jeremiah 23:5-6</a></span><br />Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land. / In His days Judah will be saved, and Israel will dwell securely. And this is His name by which He will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/1-3.htm">Romans 1:3</a></span><br />regarding His Son, who was a descendant of David according to the flesh,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-7.htm">Philippians 2:7</a></span><br />but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/2-14.htm">Hebrews 2:14</a></span><br />Now since the children have flesh and blood, He too shared in their humanity, so that by His death He might destroy him who holds the power of death, that is, the devil,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12-13</a></span><br />And when your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-22.htm">Matthew 1:22-23</a></span><br />All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: / “Behold, the virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call Him Immanuel” (which means, “God with us”).</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.</p><p class="hdg">A.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/33-11.htm">Psalm 33:11</a></b></br> The counsel of the LORD standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/19-21.htm">Proverbs 19:21</a></b></br> <i>There are</i> many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/micah/5-2.htm">Micah 5:2</a></b></br> But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, <i>though</i> thou be little among the thousands of Judah, <i>yet</i> out of thee shall he come forth unto me <i>that is</i> to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth <i>have been</i> from of old, from everlasting.</p><p class="hdg">the days.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/1-57.htm">Luke 1:57</a></b></br> Now Elisabeth's full time came that she should be delivered; and she brought forth a son.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/revelation/12-1.htm">Revelation 12:1-5</a></b></br> And there appeared a great wonder in heaven; a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and upon her head a crown of twelve stars: … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/1-68.htm">Accomplished</a> <a href="/luke/1-57.htm">Baby</a> <a href="/luke/1-57.htm">Birth</a> <a href="/luke/1-35.htm">Born</a> <a href="/luke/2-5.htm">Child</a> <a href="/luke/1-23.htm">Completed</a> <a href="/luke/1-74.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/luke/2-1.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/luke/1-57.htm">Fulfilled</a> <a href="/luke/1-67.htm">Full</a> <a href="/luke/2-1.htm">Time</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/2-21.htm">Accomplished</a> <a href="/luke/2-12.htm">Baby</a> <a href="/luke/2-11.htm">Birth</a> <a href="/luke/2-11.htm">Born</a> <a href="/luke/2-12.htm">Child</a> <a href="/luke/2-22.htm">Completed</a> <a href="/luke/4-6.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/luke/2-7.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/luke/2-21.htm">Fulfilled</a> <a href="/luke/2-18.htm">Full</a> <a href="/luke/2-21.htm">Time</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 2</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/2-1.htm">Augustus taxes all the Roman empire.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/2-6.htm">The nativity of Jesus.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/2-8.htm">An angel relates it to the shepherds, and many sing praises to God for it.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/2-15.htm">The shepherds glorify God.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/2-21.htm">Jesus is circumcised.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/2-22.htm">Mary purified.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/2-25.htm">Simeon and Anna prophesy of Jesus,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">39. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/2-39.htm">who increases in wisdom,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">41. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/2-41.htm">questions in the temple with the teachers,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">51. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/2-51.htm">and is obedient to his parents.</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'; 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According to <a href="/luke/2.htm">Luke 2:1-5</a>, they traveled from Nazareth to Bethlehem due to a decree from Caesar Augustus for a census. Bethlehem, known as the City of David, holds significant historical and prophetic importance. It fulfills the prophecy in <a href="/micah/5-2.htm">Micah 5:2</a>, which foretold that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem. This journey also highlights the humble circumstances surrounding Jesus' birth, as Bethlehem was a small and seemingly insignificant town.<p><b>the time came</b><br>This indicates the fulfillment of God's divine timing. Throughout the Bible, God's timing is perfect and often contrasts with human expectations. <a href="/galatians/4-4.htm">Galatians 4:4-5</a> speaks of the fullness of time when God sent His Son. This moment was not only the culmination of Mary's pregnancy but also the fulfillment of centuries of prophecy and anticipation for the Messiah. It underscores the sovereignty of God in orchestrating events according to His plan.<p><b>for her Child to be born</b><br>The phrase emphasizes the humanity and divinity of Jesus. The birth of Jesus is a pivotal event in Christian theology, marking the incarnation of God as a human being. <a href="/isaiah/7-14.htm">Isaiah 7:14</a> prophesied the virgin birth, and <a href="/matthew/1-23.htm">Matthew 1:23</a> confirms its fulfillment, highlighting Jesus as "Immanuel," meaning "God with us." This birth signifies the beginning of Jesus' earthly life and mission to bring salvation to humanity. The humble circumstances of His birth, in a manger, reflect His role as a servant and Savior, accessible to all people, regardless of status or wealth.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/mary.htm">Mary</a></b><br>The mother of Jesus, chosen by God to bear His Son. Her journey to Bethlehem is a fulfillment of prophecy and divine plan.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/joseph.htm">Joseph</a></b><br>The earthly guardian of Jesus, who accompanies Mary to Bethlehem, demonstrating obedience and faithfulness.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/b/bethlehem.htm">Bethlehem</a></b><br>The prophesied birthplace of the Messiah, fulfilling <a href="/micah/5-2.htm">Micah 5:2</a>. It is significant as the City of David, linking Jesus to the Davidic line.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_birth_of_jesus.htm">The Birth of Jesus</a></b><br>The central event of this passage, marking the incarnation of God in human form, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_census.htm">The Census</a></b><br>The reason for Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem, orchestrated by God to fulfill His prophetic word.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_timing.htm">Divine Timing</a></b><br>God's plans unfold in His perfect timing. Just as the birth of Jesus occurred at the appointed time, we can trust God's timing in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/fulfillment_of_prophecy.htm">Fulfillment of Prophecy</a></b><br>The birth of Jesus in Bethlehem fulfills specific prophecies, reminding us of the reliability and truth of God's Word.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_and_faithfulness.htm">Obedience and Faithfulness</a></b><br>Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem exemplifies obedience to God's plan, encouraging us to follow God's leading even when it requires sacrifice.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>The orchestration of events leading to Jesus' birth demonstrates God's control over history, assuring us of His sovereignty in our circumstances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_humble_beginnings_of_jesus.htm">The Humble Beginnings of Jesus</a></b><br>Jesus' birth in humble circumstances teaches us about the value of humility and God's ability to use the lowly for His purposes.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 2</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/common_global_christmas_traditions.htm">What are common Christmas traditions worldwide?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_the_land_of_the_living.htm">What is Bethlehem's biblical significance?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_no_divine_design_in_dna_beyond_evolution.htm">Why do we not find evidence of divine engineering in DNA that goes beyond natural evolution?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_jesus_fulfill_ot_prophecies.htm">How does Jesus fulfill Old Testament prophecies and teachings?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 6.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The days were accomplished that she should be delivered</span>. The universal tradition of the Christian Church places the nativity in winter. The date "December 25" was generally received by the Fathers of the Greek and Latin from the fourth century downwards. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/luke/2-6.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">While</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἐγένετο</span> <span class="translit">(Egeneto)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> </span><span class="str2">A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they were</span><br /><span class="grk">εἶναι</span> <span class="translit">(einai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Infinitive Active<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> </span><span class="str2">I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">there,</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐκεῖ</span> <span class="translit">(ekei)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1563.htm">Strong's 1563: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) there, yonder, in that place, (b) thither, there. Of uncertain affinity; there; by extension, thither.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">αἱ</span> <span class="translit">(hai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Nominative Feminine Plural<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">ἡμέραι</span> <span class="translit">(hēmerai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Feminine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2250.htm">Strong's 2250: </a> </span><span class="str2">A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">came</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐπλήσθησαν</span> <span class="translit">(eplēsthēsan)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Plural<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">τοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(tou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Genitive Neuter 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">her</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτήν</span> <span class="translit">(autēn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Feminine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Child to be born.</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 /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/2-6.htm">Luke 2:6 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/luke/2-6.htm">Luke 2:6 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/luke/2-6.htm">Luke 2:6 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/luke/2-6.htm">Luke 2:6 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/luke/2-6.htm">Luke 2:6 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/2-6.htm">Luke 2:6 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/2-6.htm">Luke 2:6 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/2-6.htm">Luke 2:6 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/luke/2-6.htm">Luke 2:6 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/luke/2-6.htm">Luke 2:6 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/luke/2-6.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 2:6 It happened while they were there that (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/2-5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 2:5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 2:5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/2-7.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 2:7"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 2:7" /></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>