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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/1.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months and then returned home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/luke/1.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Mary stayed with Elizabeth about three months and then went back to her own home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/luke/1.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And Mary remained with her about three months and returned to her home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/luke/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months and then returned home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And Mary dwelt with her about three months, and returned to her home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/luke/1.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned to her own house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/luke/1.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And Mary remained with her about three months, and returned to her house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/luke/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Mary stayed with her about three months, and <i>then</i> returned to her home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/luke/1.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And Mary stayed with her about three months, and then returned to her home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/luke/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And Mary stayed with her about three months, and <i>then</i> returned to her home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/luke/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And Mary stayed with her about three months, and <i>then</i> returned to her home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/luke/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months, and then returned to her home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/luke/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Mary stayed with her about three months; then she returned to her home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/luke/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Mary stayed with her about three months; then she returned to her home. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/luke/1.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned unto her house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/luke/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Mary stayed with Elizabeth about three months. Then she went back home. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/luke/1.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned unto her house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/luke/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Mary stayed with Elizabeth about three months and then went back home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/luke/1.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Mary stayed about three months with Elizabeth and then went back home. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/luke/1.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Now Mary stayed with Elizabeth about three months and then went back home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/luke/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months and then returned home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/luke/1.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So Mary stayed with Elizabeth about three months and then returned to her home. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/luke/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Mary stayed with her about three months, and then returned to her house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/luke/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned to her own house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />So Mary stayed with Elizabeth about three months, and then returned home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/luke/1.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Mary stayed with her about three months, and then returned to her house. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/luke/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Mary remained with her about three months, and turned back to her house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And Mary dwelt with her about three months, and returned to her home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/luke/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Mary remained with her about three months, and turned back to her house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/luke/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Mary remained with her about three months, and returned to her house.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/luke/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Mary abode with her about three months; and she returned to her own house. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/luke/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then Mary stayed with her for about three months. And she returned to her own house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/luke/1.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Mary remained with her about three months and then returned to her home. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/luke/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And Mary remained with her about three months and then returned to her home.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/luke/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Mary stayed with Elizabeth about three months, and then returned to her own home.<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 Maryam stayed with Elizabeth about three months, and she returned to her house.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/luke/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And Mary remained with her about three months, and returned to her own house.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/luke/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And Mary remained with her about three months, and returned to her own house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/luke/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned unto her home.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/luke/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />Now Mary stay'd about three months with Elizabeth, and then return'd to her own house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />So Mary stayed with Elizabeth about three months, and then returned home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/luke/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned to her house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/luke/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And Mary stayed with her about three months, and <i>then</i> returned to her own house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/luke/1-56.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=430" 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">Mary's Song</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">55</span>as He promised to our fathers, to Abraham and his descendants forever.” <span class="reftext">56</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/3137.htm" title="3137: Mariam (N-NFS) -- Or Mariam of Hebrew origin; Maria or Mariam, the name of six Christian females.">Mary</a> <a href="/greek/3306.htm" title="3306: Emeinen (V-AIA-3S) -- To remain, abide, stay, wait; with acc: I wait for, await. A primary verb; to stay.">stayed</a> <a href="/greek/4862.htm" title="4862: syn (Prep) -- With. A primary preposition denoting union; with or together.">with</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.">Elizabeth</a> <a href="/greek/5613.htm" title="5613: hōs (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.">for about</a> <a href="/greek/5140.htm" title="5140: treis (Adj-AMP) -- Three. Or neuter tria a primary number; three.">three</a> <a href="/greek/3376.htm" title="3376: mēnas (N-AMP) -- A (lunar) month. A primary word; a month.">months</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and then</a> <a href="/greek/5290.htm" title="5290: hypestrepsen (V-AIA-3S) -- To turn back, return. From hupo and strepho; to turn under, i.e. To return.">returned</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases."></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."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3624.htm" title="3624: oikon (N-AMS) -- A dwelling; by implication, a family.">home.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">57</span>When the time came for Elizabeth to have her child, she gave birth to a son.…<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="/acts/1-14.htm">Acts 1:14</a></span><br />With one accord they all continued in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/2-42.htm">Acts 2:42</a></span><br />They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/2-46.htm">Acts 2:46</a></span><br />With one accord they continued to meet daily in the temple courts and to break bread from house to house, sharing their meals with gladness and sincerity of heart,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/16-15.htm">Acts 16:15</a></span><br />And when she and her household had been baptized, she urged us, “If you consider me a believer in the Lord, come and stay at my house.” And she persuaded us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/16-40.htm">Acts 16:40</a></span><br />After Paul and Silas came out of the prison, they went to Lydia’s house to see the brothers and encourage them. Then they left the city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/21-8.htm">Acts 21:8-9</a></span><br />Leaving the next day, we went on to Caesarea and stayed at the home of Philip the evangelist, who was one of the Seven. / He had four unmarried daughters who prophesied.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-13.htm">Romans 12:13</a></span><br />Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/16-15.htm">1 Corinthians 16:15-16</a></span><br />You know that Stephanas and his household were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints. Now I urge you, brothers, / to submit to such as these, and to every fellow worker and laborer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/5-10.htm">1 Timothy 5:10</a></span><br />and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-2.htm">Hebrews 13:2</a></span><br />Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/4-9.htm">1 Peter 4:9</a></span><br />Show hospitality to one another without complaining.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/18-1.htm">Genesis 18:1-8</a></span><br />Then the LORD appeared to Abraham by the Oaks of Mamre in the heat of the day, while he was sitting at the entrance of his tent. / And Abraham looked up and saw three men standing nearby. When he saw them, he ran from the entrance of his tent to meet them and bowed low to the ground. / “My lord,” said Abraham, “if I have found favor in your sight, please do not pass your servant by. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/24-55.htm">Genesis 24:55</a></span><br />But her brother and mother said, “Let the girl remain with us ten days or so. After that, she may go.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/29-14.htm">Genesis 29:14</a></span><br />Then Laban declared, “You are indeed my own flesh and blood.” After Jacob had stayed with him a month,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/2-21.htm">Exodus 2:21</a></span><br />Moses agreed to stay with the man, and he gave his daughter Zipporah to Moses in marriage.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Mary stayed with her about three months, and returned to her own house.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/17-22.htm">Abode</a> <a href="/luke/1-41.htm">Elizabeth</a> <a href="/luke/1-40.htm">Home</a> <a href="/luke/1-40.htm">House</a> <a href="/luke/1-46.htm">Mary</a> <a href="/luke/1-24.htm">Months</a> <a href="/mark/15-34.htm">Three</a> <a href="/luke/1-48.htm">Turned</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/8-27.htm">Abode</a> <a href="/luke/1-57.htm">Elizabeth</a> <a href="/luke/2-43.htm">Home</a> <a href="/luke/1-69.htm">House</a> <a href="/luke/2-5.htm">Mary</a> <a href="/luke/4-25.htm">Months</a> <a href="/luke/2-46.htm">Three</a> <a href="/luke/2-20.htm">Turned</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>Mary stayed with Elizabeth</b><br>Mary's visit to Elizabeth is significant as it highlights the bond between the two women, both of whom are experiencing miraculous pregnancies. Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist, is a relative of Mary, which underscores the familial connections within the narrative. This visit also fulfills the angel Gabriel's announcement to Mary that Elizabeth was in her sixth month of pregnancy, serving as a sign of God's power and faithfulness. The meeting between Mary and Elizabeth is marked by the Holy Spirit's presence, as Elizabeth's baby leaps in her womb upon Mary's greeting, indicating the recognition of Jesus' divine nature even before birth.<p><b>for about three months</b><br>The duration of Mary's stay with Elizabeth is approximately the last trimester of Elizabeth's pregnancy. This time frame suggests that Mary was present for the birth of John the Baptist, which would have been a significant event, given John's role as the forerunner of Christ. The three-month period also allows for mutual support and encouragement between Mary and Elizabeth, both of whom are experiencing unique and divinely orchestrated pregnancies. This time together may have provided Mary with spiritual preparation and affirmation of her own role in God's plan.<p><b>and then returned home.</b><br>Mary's return home to Nazareth marks the end of her visit with Elizabeth and the beginning of her own journey as the mother of Jesus. This return signifies her acceptance of the responsibilities and challenges that lie ahead, including the social implications of her pregnancy. Nazareth, a small town in Galilee, is where Mary would face the scrutiny of her community, yet it is also where she would raise Jesus. This phrase connects to the broader narrative of Jesus' life, as Nazareth becomes a significant location in His ministry, fulfilling the prophecy that He would be called a Nazarene.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/mary.htm">Mary</a></b><br>The mother of Jesus, who was visited by the angel Gabriel and told she would conceive the Son of God. Her visit to Elizabeth is a significant event in the account of Jesus' birth.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/elizabeth.htm">Elizabeth</a></b><br>The wife of Zechariah and mother of John the Baptist. She was filled with the Holy Spirit and recognized Mary's child as the Lord.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/three_months.htm">Three Months</a></b><br>The duration of Mary's stay with Elizabeth, which likely coincided with the final trimester of Elizabeth's pregnancy.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/r/return_home.htm">Return Home</a></b><br>Mary’s return to her home in Nazareth, which signifies her readiness to face the challenges and responsibilities of her divine calling.<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, and where Mary traveled to visit them.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_fellowship.htm">The Importance of Fellowship</a></b><br>Mary’s visit to Elizabeth underscores the value of fellowship and support among believers, especially during times of significant life changes or challenges.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_timing_and_preparation.htm">God’s Timing and Preparation</a></b><br>The three-month stay signifies a period of preparation and spiritual growth for Mary, reminding us that God often uses time to prepare us for His purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_and_obedience.htm">Faith and Obedience</a></b><br>Mary’s willingness to return home, despite potential societal judgment, exemplifies faith and obedience to God’s plan.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/encouragement_in_community.htm">Encouragement in Community</a></b><br>Elizabeth’s affirmation of Mary’s faith serves as a reminder of the encouragement and strength we can offer one another within the Christian community.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_plan.htm">Trust in God’s Plan</a></b><br>The account encourages believers to trust in God’s plan, even when the path is uncertain or challenging.<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_does_mary_show_joy_and_gratitude.htm">How does Mary express her joy and gratitude to God?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_were_joseph_and_mary_historically.htm">Who were Joseph and Mary in historical context?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_one_be_righteous_(rom_3_10_vs._lk_1_5-6).htm">Can a person be righteous? (Romans 3:10 vs. Luke 1:5-6)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/were_women_told_about_jesus'_body.htm">Were the women informed about Jesus' body's fate? Yes, by a young man/angels (Mark 16:5; Luke 24:4; Matthew 28:7). No, Mary found the tomb empty and was confused (John 20:2).</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>(56) <span class= "bld">And Mary abode with her about three months.</span>--This brings the time so close to the birth of the Baptist that we might well deem it likely that the Virgin waited for it. On the other hand, the next verse seems almost to imply her previous departure. In any case, we may think of the three months as a time of much communion of heart and hope on the great things which God had done and was about to do for Israel.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/luke/1-56.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">Mary</span><br /><span class="grk">Μαριὰμ</span> <span class="translit">(Mariam)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3137.htm">Strong's 3137: </a> </span><span class="str2">Or Mariam of Hebrew origin; Maria or Mariam, the name of six Christian females.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">stayed</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἔμεινεν</span> <span class="translit">(Emeinen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3306.htm">Strong's 3306: </a> </span><span class="str2">To remain, abide, stay, wait; with acc: I wait for, await. A primary verb; to stay.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with</span><br /><span class="grk">σὺν</span> <span class="translit">(syn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4862.htm">Strong's 4862: </a> </span><span class="str2">With. A primary preposition denoting union; with or together.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[Elizabeth]</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτῇ</span> <span class="translit">(autē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 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">for about</span><br /><span class="grk">ὡς</span> <span class="translit">(hōs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5613.htm">Strong's 5613: </a> </span><span class="str2">Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">three</span><br /><span class="grk">τρεῖς</span> <span class="translit">(treis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5140.htm">Strong's 5140: </a> </span><span class="str2">Three. Or neuter tria a primary number; 'three'.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">months</span><br /><span class="grk">μῆνας</span> <span class="translit">(mēnas)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3376.htm">Strong's 3376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A (lunar) month. A primary word; a month.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and then</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">returned</span><br /><span class="grk">ὑπέστρεψεν</span> <span class="translit">(hypestrepsen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5290.htm">Strong's 5290: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn back, return. From hupo and strepho; to turn under, i.e. To return.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">home.</span><br /><span class="grk">οἶκον</span> <span class="translit">(oikon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3624.htm">Strong's 3624: </a> </span><span class="str2">A dwelling; by implication, a family.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/1-56.htm">Luke 1:56 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/luke/1-56.htm">Luke 1:56 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/luke/1-56.htm">Luke 1:56 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/luke/1-56.htm">Luke 1:56 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/luke/1-56.htm">Luke 1:56 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/1-56.htm">Luke 1:56 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/1-56.htm">Luke 1:56 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/1-56.htm">Luke 1:56 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/luke/1-56.htm">Luke 1:56 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/luke/1-56.htm">Luke 1:56 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/luke/1-56.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 1:56 Mary stayed with her about three months (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/1-55.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 1:55"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 1:55" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/1-57.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 1:57"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 1:57" /></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>