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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 />Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/luke/1.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />You are blessed because you believed that the Lord would do what he said.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/luke/1.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her from the Lord.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/luke/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord’s word to her will be fulfilled.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And blessed <i>is</i> the <i>one</i> having believed that there will be a fulfillment to the things spoken to her from <i>the</i> Lord."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/luke/1.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And blessed <i>is</i> she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/luke/1.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Blessed <i>is</i> she who believed, for there will be a fulfillment of those things which were told her from the Lord.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/luke/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And blessed <i>is</i> she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what had been spoken to her by the Lord.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/luke/1.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what had been spoken to her by the Lord.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/luke/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“And blessed <i>is</i> she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what had been spoken to her by the Lord.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/luke/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And blessed <i>is</i> she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what had been spoken to her by the Lord.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/luke/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And blessed [spiritually fortunate and favored by God] is she who believed <i>and</i> confidently trusted that there would be a fulfillment of the things that were spoken to her [by the angel sent] from the Lord.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/luke/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill what he has spoken to her! ”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/luke/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />She who has believed is blessed because what was spoken to her by the Lord will be fulfilled!&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/luke/1.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And blessed is she that believed; for there shall be a fulfilment of the things which have been spoken to her from the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/luke/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The Lord has blessed you because you believed that he will keep his promise. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/luke/1.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And blessed is she that believed; for there shall be a fulfillment of the things which have been spoken to her from the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/luke/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />You are blessed for believing that the Lord would keep his promise to you."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/luke/1.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />How happy you are to believe that the Lord's message to you will come true!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/luke/1.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />How blessed is this woman for believing that what was spoken to her by the Lord would be fulfilled!"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/luke/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord?s word to her will be fulfilled.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/luke/1.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />And blessed is she who believed that what was spoken to her by the Lord would be fulfilled." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/luke/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Blessed is she who believed, for there will be a fulfillment of the things which have been spoken to her from the Lord."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/luke/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And blessed is she that believed that there will be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />And blessed is she who has believed, for the word spoken to her from the Lord shall be fulfilled."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/luke/1.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Blessed is she who believed, for there will be a fulfillment of the things which have been spoken to her from the Lord!” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/luke/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and blessed [is] she who believed, for there will be a completion to the things spoken to her from the LORD.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And blessed <i>is</i> the <i>one</i> having believed that there will be a fulfillment to the things spoken to her from <i>the</i> Lord."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/luke/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and happy is she who did believe, for there shall be a completion to the things spoken to her from the Lord.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/luke/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And happy she having believed: for a completion of the things spoken shall be to her from the Lord.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/luke/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And blessed art thou that hast believed, because those things shall be accomplished that were spoken to thee by the Lord. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/luke/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And blessed are you who believed, for the things that were spoken to you by the Lord shall be accomplished.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/luke/1.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled.” <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/luke/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her by the Lord.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/luke/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And blessed is she who believed; for there will be a fulfillment of the things which were spoken to her from the Lord.<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 />“And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment to those things that were spoken with her from the presence of THE LORD JEHOVAH.”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/luke/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And blessed is she who believed; for there shall be a fulfillment of the things which were spoken to her from the Lord.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/luke/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And blessed is she that believeth, because there shall be a perfection to those things having been spoken to her by the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/luke/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And blessed is she that hath believed; for there shall be a fulfilment of the things told her from the Lord.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/luke/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />blessed is she that has believed; for what she has heard from the Lord, shall be accomplished."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />And blessed is she who has believed, for the word spoken to her from the Lord shall be fulfilled."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/luke/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And happy is she who believed, because there shall be a fulfillment of the things spoken to her from the Lord!"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/luke/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />and blessed <i>is</i> she that believed; for there shall be a performance of the things that were told her from the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/luke/1-45.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=363" 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 Visits Elizabeth</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">44</span>For as soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy. <span class="reftext">45</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3107.htm" title="3107: makaria (Adj-NFS) -- Happy, blessed, to be envied. A prolonged form of the poetical makar; supremely blest; by extension, fortunate, well off.">Blessed is</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.">she who</a> <a href="/greek/4100.htm" title="4100: pisteusasa (V-APA-NFS) -- From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust.">has believed</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">that</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyriou (N-GMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">the Lord’s</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DNP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2980.htm" title="2980: lelalēmenois (V-RPM/P-DNP) -- A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words.">word</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.">to her</a> <a href="/greek/3844.htm" title="3844: para (Prep) -- Gen: from; dat: beside, in the presence of; acc: alongside of. "></a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estai (V-FIM-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">will be</a> <a href="/greek/5050.htm" title="5050: teleiōsis (N-NFS) -- Completion, fulfillment, perfection. From phusioo; completion, i.e. verification, or absolution.">fulfilled.”</a> </span> <span class="reftext">46</span>Then Mary said: “My soul magnifies the Lord,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/15-6.htm">Genesis 15:6</a></span><br />Abram believed the LORD, and it was credited to him as righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-11.htm">Hebrews 11:11</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/4-20.htm">Romans 4:20-21</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-6.htm">James 1:6</a></span><br />But he must ask in faith, without doubting, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/21-22.htm">Matthew 21:22</a></span><br />If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/20-29.htm">John 20:29</a></span><br />Jesus said to him, “Because you have seen Me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/3-9.htm">Galatians 3:9</a></span><br />So those who have faith are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-1.htm">Hebrews 11:1</a></span><br />Now faith is the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/10-17.htm">Romans 10:17</a></span><br />Consequently, faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/5-7.htm">2 Corinthians 5:7</a></span><br />For we walk by faith, not by sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/7-9.htm">Isaiah 7:9</a></span><br />The head of Ephraim is Samaria, and the head of Samaria is the son of Remaliah. If you do not stand firm in your faith, then you will not stand at all.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/17-7.htm">Jeremiah 17:7</a></span><br />But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-66.htm">Psalm 119:66</a></span><br />Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe in Your commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-5.htm">Proverbs 3:5-6</a></span><br />Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; / in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/11-24.htm">Mark 11:24</a></span><br />Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord.</p><p class="hdg">blessed.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/1-20.htm">Luke 1:20</a></b></br> And, behold, thou shalt be dumb, and not able to speak, until the day that these things shall be performed, because thou believest not my words, which shall be fulfilled in their season.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/11-27.htm">Luke 11:27,28</a></b></br> And it came to pass, as he spake these things, a certain woman of the company lifted up her voice, and said unto him, Blessed <i>is</i> the womb that bare thee, and the paps which thou hast sucked… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/20-20.htm">2 Chronicles 20:20</a></b></br> And they rose early in the morning, and went forth into the wilderness of Tekoa: and as they went forth, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Hear me, O Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem; Believe in the LORD your God, so shall ye be established; believe his prophets, so shall ye prosper.</p><p class="hdg">that believed: for there.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/1-23.htm">Accomplished</a> <a href="/luke/1-20.htm">Believe</a> <a href="/luke/1-20.htm">Believed</a> <a href="/luke/1-42.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/matthew/28-20.htm">Completion</a> <a href="/luke/1-20.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/luke/1-23.htm">Fulfilled</a> <a href="/daniel/11-14.htm">Fulfillment</a> <a href="/luke/1-37.htm">Fulfilment</a> <a href="/mark/14-21.htm">Happy</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-28.htm">Performance</a> <a href="/luke/1-38.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/1-68.htm">Accomplished</a> <a href="/luke/8-12.htm">Believe</a> <a href="/luke/20-5.htm">Believed</a> <a href="/luke/1-48.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/john/5-36.htm">Completion</a> <a href="/luke/5-20.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/luke/1-57.htm">Fulfilled</a> <a href="/luke/1-55.htm">Fulfillment</a> <a href="/luke/2-30.htm">Fulfilment</a> <a href="/luke/1-48.htm">Happy</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-11.htm">Performance</a> <a href="/luke/1-55.htm">Word</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'; 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In the context of <a href="/luke/1.htm">Luke 1</a>, this blessing is pronounced by Elizabeth upon Mary. The concept of being "blessed" is frequently seen in the Beatitudes (<a href="/matthew/5-3.htm">Matthew 5:3-12</a>), where Jesus describes the blessedness of those who exhibit certain spiritual qualities. The use of "she" specifically refers to Mary, the mother of Jesus, emphasizing her unique role in salvation history.<p><b>who has believed</b><br>Mary's belief is a central theme in this passage. Her faith is contrasted with Zechariah's initial doubt earlier in <a href="/luke/1-18.htm">Luke 1:18-20</a>, where he questioned the angel's message and was rendered mute as a result. Mary's belief is an example of the faith that is commended throughout Scripture, such as in <a href="/hebrews/11.htm">Hebrews 11</a>, which lists the heroes of faith. Her trust in God's promise is a model for all believers, illustrating the importance of faith in receiving God's promises.<p><b>that the Lord’s word to her</b><br>The "Lord's word" refers to the message delivered by the angel Gabriel in <a href="/luke/1-26.htm">Luke 1:26-38</a>, announcing that Mary would conceive and bear a son, Jesus, who would be called the Son of the Most High. This message is rooted in Old Testament prophecy, such as <a href="/isaiah/7-14.htm">Isaiah 7:14</a>, which foretells the virgin birth. The phrase underscores the divine origin of the message, affirming that it is not merely human words but a divine promise.<p><b>will be fulfilled.”</b><br>The fulfillment of God's word is a recurring theme in the Bible, emphasizing God's faithfulness and sovereignty. In the context of Luke, the fulfillment of the promise to Mary is part of the larger narrative of God's redemptive plan, which includes the fulfillment of numerous Old Testament prophecies concerning the Messiah. This assurance of fulfillment is echoed in passages like <a href="/isaiah/55-11.htm">Isaiah 55:11</a>, which declares that God's word will not return void but will accomplish what He desires. The certainty of fulfillment also points to the reliability of God's promises, encouraging believers to trust in His word.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/mary.htm">Mary</a></b><br>- The mother of Jesus, who is visiting her relative Elizabeth. Mary is blessed for her faith in God's promise.<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 is filled with the Holy Spirit and recognizes Mary's blessedness.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The Lord</a></b><br>- Refers to God, who has made a promise to Mary regarding the birth of Jesus.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_promise.htm">The Promise</a></b><br>- The angel Gabriel's announcement to Mary that she would conceive and bear the Son of God.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_visitation.htm">The Visitation</a></b><br>- The event where Mary visits Elizabeth, leading to Elizabeth's proclamation of Mary's blessedness.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_god's_promises.htm">Faith in God's Promises</a></b><br>Mary's belief in God's word is a model of faith for all believers. Trusting in God's promises, even when they seem impossible, is a key aspect of Christian faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/b/blessedness_through_belief.htm">Blessedness Through Belief</a></b><br>True blessedness comes from believing in God's word. This blessedness is not just a feeling but a state of being that results from faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_encouragement.htm">The Role of Encouragement</a></b><br>Elizabeth's recognition and affirmation of Mary's faith highlight the importance of encouraging one another in our spiritual journeys.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_god's_word.htm">The Power of God's Word</a></b><br>The fulfillment of God's word is certain. Believers can have confidence that what God has promised, He will accomplish.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_out_faith.htm">Living Out Faith</a></b><br>Like Mary, believers are called to live out their faith in practical ways, trusting in God's plan and timing.<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/what_is_the_meaning_of_psalm_46_5.htm">What did Jesus mean by 'pray for your enemies'?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_realized_eschatology.htm">What is the concept of Realized Eschatology?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_is_f._f._bruce.htm">Why did Jesus resolutely head to Jerusalem?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_study_of_mariology.htm">What is the study of Mariology?</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>(45) <span class= "bld">Blessed is she that believed.</span>--The two renderings, "for there shall be," and "that there shall be," are equally tenable grammatically. On internal grounds there seems a balance in favour of the latter, as the other interpretation appears to make the fulfilment of the promise dependent upon the Virgin's faith.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/luke/1-45.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">Blessed [is]</span><br /><span class="grk">μακαρία</span> <span class="translit">(makaria)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3107.htm">Strong's 3107: </a> </span><span class="str2">Happy, blessed, to be envied. A prolonged form of the poetical makar; supremely blest; by extension, fortunate, well off.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">she who</span><br /><span class="grk">ἡ</span> <span class="translit">(hē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Nominative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">has believed</span><br /><span class="grk">πιστεύσασα</span> <span class="translit">(pisteusasa)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4100.htm">Strong's 4100: </a> </span><span class="str2">From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that</span><br /><span class="grk">ὅτι</span> <span class="translit">(hoti)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> </span><span class="str2">Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[the] Lord’s</span><br /><span class="grk">Κυρίου</span> <span class="translit">(Kyriou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">word</span><br /><span class="grk">λελαλημένοις</span> <span class="translit">(lelalēmenois)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Dative Neuter Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2980.htm">Strong's 2980: </a> </span><span class="str2">A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to her</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">will be</span><br /><span class="grk">ἔσται</span> <span class="translit">(estai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular<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">fulfilled.”</span><br /><span class="grk">τελείωσις</span> <span class="translit">(teleiōsis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5050.htm">Strong's 5050: </a> </span><span class="str2">Completion, fulfillment, perfection. 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