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People used to say she was barren, but she has conceived a son and is now in her sixth month. <a href="/esv/luke/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> And behold, your relative Elizabeth in her old age has also conceived a son, and this is the sixth month with her who was called barren. <a href="/bsb/luke/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Look, even Elizabeth your relative has conceived a son in her old age, and she who was called barren is in her sixth month. <a href="/blb/luke/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And behold your relative Elizabeth, she also has conceived a son in her old age, and this is the sixth month to her who was called barren. <a href="/kjv/luke/1.htm">King James Bible</a> And, behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren. <a href="/nkjv/luke/1.htm">New King James Version</a> Now indeed, Elizabeth your relative has also conceived a son in her old age; and this is now the sixth month for her who was called barren. <a href="/nasb_/luke/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And behold, even your relative Elizabeth herself has conceived a son in her old age, and she who was called infertile is now in her sixth month. <a href="/nasb/luke/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220And behold, even your relative Elizabeth has also conceived a son in her old age; and she who was called barren is now in her sixth month. <a href="/nasb77/luke/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And behold, even your relative Elizabeth has also conceived a son in her old age; and she who was called barren is now in her sixth month. <a href="/lsb/luke/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And behold, your relative Elizabeth has also conceived a son in her old age; and this is the sixth month for her who was called barren. <a href="/amp/luke/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And listen, even your relative Elizabeth has also conceived a son in her old age; and she who was called barren is now in her sixth month. <a href="/csb/luke/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> And consider your relative Elizabeth—even she has conceived a son in her old age, and this is the sixth month for her who was called childless. <a href="/hcsb/luke/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> And consider your relative Elizabeth—even she has conceived a son in her old age, and this is the sixth month for her who was called childless. <a href="/asv/luke/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> And behold, Elisabeth thy kinswoman, she also hath conceived a son in her old age; and this is the sixth month with her that was called barren. <a href="/cev/luke/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Your relative Elizabeth is also going to have a son, even though she is old. No one thought she could ever have a baby, but in three months she will have a son. <a href="/erv/luke/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> And behold, Elisabeth thy kinswoman, she also hath conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her that was called barren. <a href="/gwt/luke/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "Elizabeth, your relative, is six months pregnant with a son in her old age. People said she couldn't have a child. <a href="/gnt/luke/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> Remember your relative Elizabeth. It is said that she cannot have children, but she herself is now six months pregnant, even though she is very old. <a href="/isv/luke/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> And listen! Elizabeth, your relative, has herself conceived a son in her old age, this woman who was rumored to be barren is in her sixth month. <a href="/msb/luke/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Look, even Elizabeth your relative has conceived a son in her old age, and she who was called barren is in her sixth month. <a href="/net/luke/1.htm">NET Bible</a> "And look, your relative Elizabeth has also become pregnant with a son in her old age--although she was called barren, she is now in her sixth month! <a href="/nheb/luke/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And look, Elizabeth, your relative, also has conceived a son in her old age; and this is the sixth month with her who was called barren. <a href="/wbt/luke/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age; and this is the sixth month with her who was called barren: <a href="/wey/luke/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And see, your relative Elizabeth--she also has conceived a son in her old age; and this is the sixth month with her who was called barren. <a href="/web/luke/1.htm">World English Bible</a> Behold, Elizabeth your relative also has conceived a son in her old age; and this is the sixth month with her who was called barren. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and behold, Elizabeth, your relative, she also has conceived a son in her old age, and this is the sixth month to her who was called barren; <a href="/blb/luke/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And behold your relative Elizabeth, she also has conceived a son in her old age, and this is the sixth month to her who was called barren. <a href="/ylt/luke/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and lo, Elisabeth, thy kinswoman, she also hath conceived a son in her old age, and this is the sixth month to her who was called barren; <a href="/slt/luke/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And, behold, Elizabeth thy kinsman, she also having conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month to her, called barren.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And behold thy cousin Elizabeth, she also hath conceived a son in her old age; and this is the sixth month with her that is called barren: <a href="/cpdv/luke/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And behold, your cousin Elizabeth has herself also conceived a son, in her old age. And this is the sixth month for her who is called barren. <a href="/nabre/luke/1.htm">New American Bible</a> And behold, Elizabeth, your relative, has also conceived a son in her old age, and this is the sixth month for her who was called barren; <a href="/nrsvce/luke/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And now, your relative Elizabeth in her old age has also conceived a son; and this is the sixth month for her who was said to be barren.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And behold, Elizabeth your kinswoman has also conceived a son in her old age; and yet this is the sixth month with her, who is called barren. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “And behold, Elizabeth your cousin also has conceived a son in her old age, and this is the sixth month for her, who is called barren,”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And behold, Elizabeth your kinswoman, even she has conceived a son in her old age; and this is the sixth month with her who is called barren; <a href="/godbey/luke/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And behold Elizabeth thy kinswoman, indeed, herself having conceived a son in her old age; and this is the sixth month, to her who is called barren. <a href="/haweis/luke/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And, behold, Elisabeth thy cousin, she also hath conceived in her old age: and this is the fifth month of pregnancy with her who was called barren. <a href="/mace/luke/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> even your cousin Elizabeth, as old as she is, is become pregnant with a son: she, who was stiled barren, is now in her sixth month; <a href="/wey/luke/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And see, your relative Elizabeth--she also has conceived a son in her old age; and this is the sixth month with her who was called barren. <a href="/worrell/luke/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, behold, Elizabeth, your kinswoman, she also has conceived a son in her old age, and this is the sixth month with her who was called barren; <a href="/worsley/luke/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> thy cousin Elisabeth also hath conceived a son in her old age, and this is the sixth month with her that was called barren; <a href="/parallel/luke/1-36.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=300" 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> …35The angel replied, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the Holy One to be born will be called the Son of God. 36<a href="/greek/2400.htm" title="2400: idou (V-AMA-2S) -- See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo!">Look,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">even</a> <a href="/greek/1665.htm" title="1665: Elisabet (N-NFS) -- Elizabeth, mother of John the Baptizer. Of Hebrew origin; Elisabet, an Israelitess.">Elizabeth</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: sou (PPro-G2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">your</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/4773.htm" title="4773: syngenis (N-NFS) -- Akin to, related; subst: fellow countryman, kinsman. From sun and genos; a relative; by extension, a fellow countryman.">relative</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autē (PPro-NF3S) -- 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/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/4815.htm" title="4815: syneilēphen (V-RIA-3S) -- From sun and lambano; to clasp, i.e. Seize; specially, to conceive; by implication, to aid.">has conceived</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> <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.">in</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autēs (PPro-GF3S) -- 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/1094.htm" title="1094: gērei (N-DNS) -- Old age. Akin to geron; senility.">old age,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</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.">she who</a> <a href="/greek/2564.htm" title="2564: kaloumenē (V-PPM/P-DFS) -- (a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to call.">was called</a> <a href="/greek/4723.htm" title="4723: steira (N-DFS) -- Barren. A contraction from stereos; sterile.">barren</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: houtos (DPro-NMS) -- This; he, she, it. "></a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">is</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autē (PPro-DF3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">in her</a> <a href="/greek/1623.htm" title="1623: hektos (Adj-NMS) -- Sixth. Ordinal from hex; sixth.">sixth</a> <a href="/greek/3376.htm" title="3376: mēn (N-NMS) -- A (lunar) month. A primary word; a month.">month.</a> 37For no word from God will ever fail.”…<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="/genesis/18-10.htm">Genesis 18:10-14</a> 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. / And Abraham and Sarah were already old and well along in years; Sarah had passed the age of childbearing. / So she laughed to herself, saying, “After I am worn out and my master is old, will I now have this pleasure?” ... <a href="/1_samuel/1-19.htm">1 Samuel 1:19-20</a> The next morning they got up early to bow in worship before the LORD, and then they returned home to Ramah. And Elkanah had relations with his wife Hannah, and the LORD remembered her. / 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.” <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="/matthew/1-18.htm">Matthew 1:18-25</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="/matthew/11-14.htm">Matthew 11:14</a> And if you are willing to accept it, he is the Elijah who was to come. <a href="/mark/1-2.htm">Mark 1:2-3</a> As it is written in Isaiah the prophet: “Behold, I will send My messenger ahead of You, who will prepare Your way.” / “A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for Him.’” <a href="/john/1-6.htm">John 1:6-7</a> There came a man who was sent from God. His name was John. / He came as a witness to testify about the Light, so that through him everyone might believe. <a href="/romans/4-19.htm">Romans 4:19-21</a> Without weakening in his faith, he acknowledged the decrepitness of his body (since he was about a hundred years old) and the lifelessness of Sarah’s womb. / Yet he did not waver through disbelief in the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, / being fully persuaded that God was able to do what He had promised. <a href="/romans/9-9.htm">Romans 9:9</a> For this is what the promise stated: “At the appointed time I will return, and Sarah will have a son.” <a href="/galatians/4-22.htm">Galatians 4:22-23</a> For it is written that Abraham had two sons, one by the slave woman and the other by the free woman. / His son by the slave woman was born according to the flesh, but his son by the free woman was born through the promise. <a href="/hebrews/11-11.htm">Hebrews 11:11-12</a> By faith Sarah, even though she was barren and beyond the proper age, was enabled to conceive a child, because she considered Him faithful who had promised. / And so from one man, and he as good as dead, came descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as countless as the sand on the seashore. <a href="/genesis/21-1.htm">Genesis 21:1-2</a> 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. <a href="/judges/13-2.htm">Judges 13:2-3</a> Now there was a man from Zorah named Manoah, from the clan of the Danites, whose wife was barren and had no children. / The angel of the LORD appeared to the woman and said to her, “It is true that you are barren and have no children; but you will conceive and give birth to a son. <a href="/2_kings/4-14.htm">2 Kings 4:14-17</a> 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. / And Elisha declared, “At this time next year, you will hold a son in your arms.” “No, my lord,” she said. “Do not lie to your maidservant, O man of God.” ... <a href="/malachi/4-5.htm">Malachi 4:5-6</a> Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and awesome Day of the LORD. / And he will turn the hearts of the fathers to their children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers. Otherwise, I will come and strike the land with a curse.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And, behold, your cousin Elisabeth, she has also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren.<a href="/luke/1-24.htm">Luke 1:24-26</a> And after those days his wife Elisabeth conceived, and hid herself five months, saying, … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/11-14.htm">Age</a> <a href="/luke/1-7.htm">Barren</a> <a href="/luke/1-35.htm">Child</a> <a href="/luke/1-17.htm">Children</a> <a href="/luke/1-24.htm">Conceived</a> <a href="/jeremiah/32-9.htm">Cousin</a> <a href="/luke/1-24.htm">Elisabeth</a> <a href="/luke/1-24.htm">Elizabeth</a> <a href="/luke/1-27.htm">Family</a> <a href="/proverbs/7-4.htm">Kinswoman</a> <a href="/luke/1-26.htm">Month</a> <a href="/luke/1-24.htm">Mother</a> <a href="/amos/6-10.htm">Relative</a> <a href="/luke/1-26.htm">Sixth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/1-55.htm">Age</a> <a href="/luke/23-29.htm">Barren</a> <a href="/luke/1-42.htm">Child</a> <a href="/luke/3-8.htm">Children</a> <a href="/luke/2-21.htm">Conceived</a> <a href="/colossians/4-10.htm">Cousin</a> <a href="/luke/1-40.htm">Elisabeth</a> <a href="/luke/1-40.htm">Elizabeth</a> <a href="/luke/1-61.htm">Family</a> <a href="/leviticus/18-12.htm">Kinswoman</a> <a href="/revelation/9-15.htm">Month</a> <a href="/luke/1-43.htm">Mother</a> <a href="/luke/6-17.htm">Relative</a> <a href="/luke/23-44.htm">Sixth</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 1</div>1. <a href="/luke/1-1.htm">The preface of Luke to his whole gospel.</a> 5. <a href="/luke/1-5.htm">The conception of John the Baptist;</a> 26. <a href="/luke/1-26.htm">and of Jesus.</a> 39. <a href="/luke/1-39.htm">The prophecy of Elisabeth and of Mary, concerning Jesus.</a> 57. <a href="/luke/1-57.htm">The nativity and circumcision of John.</a> 67. <a href="/luke/1-67.htm">The prophecy of Zachariah, both of Jesus,</a> 76. <a href="/luke/1-76.htm">and of John.</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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>Look, even Elizabeth your relative Elizabeth is identified as a relative of Mary, which highlights the familial connection between John the Baptist and Jesus. This relationship underscores the divine orchestration in the lives of both families. Elizabeth, from the priestly line of Aaron, connects the Old Testament priesthood with the New Testament's unfolding story of redemption. The mention of Elizabeth also emphasizes the miraculous nature of her pregnancy, setting the stage for the even greater miracle of the virgin birth of Jesus.has conceived a son in her old age Elizabeth's conception is a miraculous event, reminiscent of Sarah's late-in-life pregnancy with Isaac (<a href="/genesis/21.htm">Genesis 21:1-2</a>). This parallel reinforces the theme of God's power to fulfill His promises despite human limitations. The birth of John the Baptist to elderly parents signifies the breaking of natural barriers, preparing the way for the Messiah. It also serves as a sign to Mary of God's ability to perform the impossible, encouraging her faith in the angel's message.and she who was called barren Elizabeth's previous barrenness is significant, as barrenness was often seen as a reproach or curse in ancient Jewish culture (<a href="/1_samuel/1-6.htm">1 Samuel 1:6-7</a>). Her condition being reversed by God's intervention highlights His compassion and ability to transform shame into joy. This transformation is a recurring biblical theme, illustrating God's redemptive work in the lives of His people. It also prefigures the spiritual fruitfulness that comes through faith in God's promises.is in her sixth month The specific mention of the sixth month provides a timeline for the events surrounding the births of John the Baptist and Jesus. It situates the narrative within a historical context, emphasizing the reality of these events. This detail also serves to confirm the angel's message to Mary, offering tangible evidence of God's active involvement in human history. The timing underscores the precision of God's plan, as John's birth precedes and prepares the way for Jesus' ministry.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/e/elizabeth.htm">Elizabeth</a> A relative of Mary, the mother of John the Baptist. She was considered barren but conceived in her old age, demonstrating God's miraculous intervention. 2. <a href="/topical/m/mary.htm">Mary</a> The mother of Jesus, who receives the angelic announcement of her own miraculous conception of Jesus. 3. <a href="/topical/g/gabriel.htm">Gabriel</a> The angel who delivers the message to Mary, providing assurance by referencing Elizabeth's pregnancy. 4. <a href="/topical/j/john_the_baptist.htm">John the Baptist</a> The son of Elizabeth, who would become the forerunner of Jesus, preparing the way for His ministry. 5. <a href="/topical/n/nazareth.htm">Nazareth</a> The town where Mary received the angelic visitation, highlighting the humble beginnings of the Messiah's earthly journey.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_over_nature.htm">God's Sovereignty Over Nature</a> God's ability to enable conception in Elizabeth's old age demonstrates His control over natural laws and His power to fulfill His promises. <a href="/topical/f/faith_in_god's_promises.htm">Faith in God's Promises</a> Elizabeth's pregnancy serves as a testament to the importance of trusting in God's promises, even when circumstances seem impossible. <a href="/topical/e/encouragement_through_testimony.htm">Encouragement Through Testimony</a> The angel uses Elizabeth's situation to encourage Mary, showing how testimonies of God's work in others' lives can strengthen our faith. <a href="/topical/g/god's_timing_is_perfect.htm">God's Timing is Perfect</a> Elizabeth's conception in her old age reminds us that God's timing is perfect, and His plans unfold according to His divine schedule. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_community_in_faith.htm">The Role of Community in Faith</a> The relationship between Mary and Elizabeth highlights the importance of community and support among believers, especially during times of miraculous events.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 1</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'nothing_is_impossible_with_god'_mean.htm">What does "Nothing Will Be Impossible with God" mean?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_john_1_15_say_jesus_predated_john.htm">Why does John 1:15 say Jesus existed before John the Baptist, when historically John was older? </a> <a href="/q/did_john_know_jesus_pre-baptism.htm">Did John the Baptist recognize Jesus before his baptism? Yes (Matthew 3:13-14) No (John 1:32,33)</a> <a href="/q/who_was_elizabeth_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Elizabeth in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(36) Thy cousin Elisabeth.--See Notes on <a href="/luke/1-27.htm" title="To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary.">Luke 1:27</a>; <a href="/luke/1-32.htm" title="He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give to him the throne of his father David:">Luke 1:32</a>. Taking the word in its usual sense, it would imply that either the father or the mother of Mary had been of the house of Aaron, or that the mother of Elizabeth had been of the house of David. <a href="/commentaries/luke/1-36.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Look, ἰδοὺ (idou) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2400.htm">Strong's 2400: </a> See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo! even καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. Elizabeth Ἐλισάβετ (Elisabet) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1665.htm">Strong's 1665: </a> Elizabeth, mother of John the Baptizer. Of Hebrew origin; Elisabet, an Israelitess. your σου (sou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. relative συγγενίς (syngenis) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4773.htm">Strong's 4773: </a> Akin to, related; subst: fellow countryman, kinsman. From sun and genos; a relative; by extension, a fellow countryman. has conceived συνείληφεν (syneilēphen) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4815.htm">Strong's 4815: </a> From sun and lambano; to clasp, i.e. Seize; specially, to conceive; by implication, to aid. a son υἱὸν (huion) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5207.htm">Strong's 5207: </a> A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. her αὐτῆς (autēs) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Feminine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. old age, γήρει (gērei) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1094.htm">Strong's 1094: </a> Old age. Akin to geron; senility. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. she who τῇ (tē) Article - Dative Feminine 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. [was] called καλουμένῃ (kaloumenē) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2564.htm">Strong's 2564: </a> (a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to 'call'. barren στείρᾳ (steira) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4723.htm">Strong's 4723: </a> Barren. A contraction from stereos; 'sterile'. is ἐστὶν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative 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. in her αὐτῇ (autē) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Feminine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. sixth ἕκτος (hektos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1623.htm">Strong's 1623: </a> Sixth. Ordinal from hex; sixth. month. μὴν (mēn) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3376.htm">Strong's 3376: </a> A (lunar) month. 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