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She entered the house and greeted Elizabeth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/luke/1.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />and she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/luke/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />where she entered the home of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />and she entered into the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/luke/1.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/luke/1.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />and entered the house of Zacharias and greeted Elizabeth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/luke/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />and she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/luke/1.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and entered the house of Zacharias and greeted Elizabeth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/luke/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and entered the house of Zacharias and greeted Elizabeth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/luke/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/luke/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and she entered the house of Zacharias and greeted Elizabeth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/luke/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />where she entered Zechariah’s house and greeted Elizabeth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/luke/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />where she entered Zechariah&#8217s house and greeted Elizabeth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/luke/1.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and entered into the house of Zacharias and saluted Elisabeth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/luke/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />She went into Zechariah's home, where she greeted Elizabeth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/luke/1.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and entered into the house of Zacharias and saluted Elisabeth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/luke/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />She entered Zechariah's home and greeted Elizabeth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/luke/1.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />She went into Zechariah's house and greeted Elizabeth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/luke/1.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />She went into Zechariah's home and greeted Elizabeth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/luke/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />where she entered the home of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/luke/1.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />and entered Zechariah's house and greeted Elizabeth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/luke/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and entered into the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/luke/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Here she came to the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/luke/1.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />and entered into the house of Zacharias and greeted Elizabeth. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/luke/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and entered into the house of Zacharias, and greeted Elizabeth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />and she entered into the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/luke/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/luke/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And she entered into the house of Zacharias, and greeted Elizabeth.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/luke/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And she entered into the house of Zachary, and saluted Elizabeth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/luke/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And she entered into the house of Zechariah, and she greeted Elizabeth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/luke/1.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/luke/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/luke/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And she entered the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elizabeth.<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 she entered the house of Zechariah, and she invoked the peace of Elizabeth.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/luke/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />and she came into the house of Zachariah, and saluted Elizabeth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/luke/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And she came into the house of Zacharias and saluted Elizabeth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/luke/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />and entered into the house of Zachariah, and saluted Elisabeth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/luke/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />where entring into the house of Zacharias, she saluted Elizabeth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Here she came to the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/luke/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />and entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elizabeth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/luke/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />and came into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/luke/1-40.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=330" 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">39</span>In those days Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judah, <span class="reftext">40</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">where</a> <a href="/greek/1525.htm" title="1525: eisēlthen (V-AIA-3S) -- To go in, come in, enter. From eis and erchomai; to enter.">she entered</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/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.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3624.htm" title="3624: oikon (N-AMS) -- A dwelling; by implication, a family.">home</a> <a href="/greek/2197.htm" title="2197: Zachariou (N-GMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Zacharias, the name of two Israelites.">of Zechariah</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/782.htm" title="782: ēspasato (V-AIM-3S) -- To greet, salute, pay my respects to, welcome. To enfold in the arms, i.e. to salute, to welcome.">greeted</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1665.htm" title="1665: Elisabet (N-AFS) -- Elizabeth, mother of John the Baptizer. Of Hebrew origin; Elisabet, an Israelitess.">Elizabeth.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">41</span>When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.…<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="/luke/1-41.htm">Luke 1:41-42</a></span><br />When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. / In a loud voice she exclaimed, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-56.htm">Luke 1:56</a></span><br />Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months and then returned home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-39.htm">Luke 1:39</a></span><br />In those days Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-43.htm">Luke 1:43-45</a></span><br />And why am I so honored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? / For as soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy. / Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord’s word to her will be fulfilled.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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="/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="/matthew/2-11.htm">Matthew 2:11</a></span><br />On coming to the house, they saw the Child with His mother Mary, and they fell down and worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/1-29.htm">John 1:29-34</a></span><br />The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! / This is He of whom I said, ‘A man who comes after me has surpassed me because He was before me.’ / I myself did not know Him, but the reason I came baptizing with water was that He might be revealed to Israel.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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="/romans/12-10.htm">Romans 12:10</a></span><br />Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/10-24.htm">Hebrews 10:24-25</a></span><br />And let us consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds. / Let us not neglect meeting together, as some have made a habit, but let us encourage one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ruth/1-16.htm">Ruth 1:16-17</a></span><br />But Ruth replied: “Do not urge me to leave you or to turn from following you. For wherever you go, I will go, and wherever you live, I will live; your people will be my people, and your God will be my God. / Where you die, I will die, and there I will be buried. May the LORD punish me, and ever so severely, if anything but death separates you and me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/1-19.htm">1 Samuel 1:19</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/6-9.htm">2 Samuel 6:9-12</a></span><br />That day David feared the LORD and asked, “How can the ark of the LORD ever come to me?” / So he was unwilling to move the ark of the LORD to the City of David; instead, he took it aside to the house of Obed-edom the Gittite. / Thus the ark of the LORD remained in the house of Obed-edom the Gittite for three months, and the LORD blessed him and all his household. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/17-17.htm">1 Kings 17:17-24</a></span><br />Later, the son of the woman who owned the house became ill, and his sickness grew worse and worse, until no breath remained in him. / “O man of God,” said the woman to Elijah, “what have you done to me? Have you come to remind me of my iniquity and cause the death of my son?” / But Elijah said to her, “Give me your son.” So he took him from her arms, carried him to the upper room where he was staying, and laid him on his own bed. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/13-8.htm">Arms</a> <a href="/luke/1-36.htm">Elisabeth</a> <a href="/luke/1-36.htm">Elizabeth</a> <a href="/mark/16-5.htm">Entered</a> <a href="/mark/12-38.htm">Greeted</a> <a href="/luke/1-23.htm">Home</a> <a href="/luke/1-33.htm">House</a> <a href="/mark/9-15.htm">Saluted</a> <a href="/luke/1-21.htm">Zacharias</a> <a href="/luke/1-21.htm">Zechariah</a> <a href="/luke/1-21.htm">Zechari'ah</a> <a href="/luke/1-8.htm">Zechariah's</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/2-28.htm">Arms</a> <a href="/luke/1-41.htm">Elisabeth</a> <a href="/luke/1-41.htm">Elizabeth</a> <a href="/luke/4-16.htm">Entered</a> <a href="/acts/18-22.htm">Greeted</a> <a href="/luke/1-56.htm">Home</a> <a href="/luke/1-56.htm">House</a> <a href="/acts/18-22.htm">Saluted</a> <a href="/luke/1-59.htm">Zacharias</a> <a href="/luke/1-59.htm">Zechariah</a> <a href="/luke/1-59.htm">Zechari'ah</a> <a href="/2_kings/15-11.htm">Zechariah's</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>where she entered the home of Zechariah</b><br>This phrase indicates Mary's arrival at the house of Zechariah, a priest, and his wife Elizabeth. The home is likely located in the hill country of Judea, possibly near Jerusalem. Zechariah's priestly status suggests a household familiar with Jewish customs and the Law. This setting underscores the significance of the meeting, as both Mary and Elizabeth are part of God's unfolding plan. The home represents a place of divine encounter, reminiscent of other biblical homes where God's presence was revealed, such as the house of Obed-Edom where the Ark of the Covenant was kept.<p><b>and greeted Elizabeth.</b><br>Mary's greeting to Elizabeth is more than a simple salutation; it is a moment of profound spiritual significance. Elizabeth, who is pregnant with John the Baptist, responds with a prophetic blessing, recognizing Mary's child as the Lord. This greeting fulfills the angel Gabriel's earlier message to Mary about Elizabeth's miraculous pregnancy. The meeting of these two women symbolizes the connection between the Old Covenant, represented by Elizabeth, and the New Covenant, represented by Mary. Elizabeth's recognition of Mary's blessedness echoes the prophetic tradition, where God's messengers are often recognized by those filled with the Holy Spirit.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/mary.htm">Mary</a></b><br>The mother of Jesus, who has just received the announcement from the angel Gabriel that she will conceive the Son of God. She travels to visit her relative Elizabeth.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/elizabeth.htm">Elizabeth</a></b><br>The wife of Zechariah, who is miraculously pregnant with John the Baptist in her old age. She is filled with the Holy Spirit upon Mary's arrival.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/z/zechariah.htm">Zechariah</a></b><br>A priest and the husband of Elizabeth. He is temporarily mute due to his initial disbelief in the angel's message about Elizabeth's pregnancy.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_home_of_zechariah.htm">The Home of Zechariah</a></b><br>The setting for this encounter, located in the hill country of Judea. It becomes a place of divine revelation and joy.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_greeting.htm">The Greeting</a></b><br>A significant event where Mary greets Elizabeth, leading to Elizabeth being filled with the Holy Spirit and the baby in her womb leaping for joy.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_fellowship.htm">The Importance of Fellowship</a></b><br>Mary seeks out Elizabeth, demonstrating the value of fellowship and support among believers, especially during significant life events.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_holy_spirit.htm">The Role of the Holy Spirit</a></b><br>Elizabeth's filling with the Holy Spirit upon Mary's greeting underscores the Spirit's role in revealing truth and bringing joy.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_and_obedience.htm">Faith and Obedience</a></b><br>Mary's journey to Elizabeth's home reflects her obedience and faith in God's plan, serving as a model for believers to trust and act on God's promises.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/j/joy_in_god's_promises.htm">Joy in God's Promises</a></b><br>The leaping of the baby in Elizabeth's womb symbolizes the joy and fulfillment found in God's promises, encouraging believers to rejoice in God's faithfulness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/intergenerational_relationships.htm">Intergenerational Relationships</a></b><br>The interaction between Mary and Elizabeth highlights the importance of intergenerational relationships within the faith community, where wisdom and encouragement are shared.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/luke/1-40.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">[where]</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">she entered</span><br /><span class="grk">εἰσῆλθεν</span> <span class="translit">(eisēlthen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1525.htm">Strong's 1525: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go in, come in, enter. From eis and erchomai; to enter.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τὸν</span> <span class="translit">(ton)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Accusative Masculine 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">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 /><br /><span class="word">of Zechariah</span><br /><span class="grk">Ζαχαρίου</span> <span class="translit">(Zachariou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2197.htm">Strong's 2197: </a> </span><span class="str2">Of Hebrew origin; Zacharias, the name of two Israelites.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</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">greeted</span><br /><span class="grk">ἠσπάσατο</span> <span class="translit">(ēspasato)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_782.htm">Strong's 782: </a> </span><span class="str2">To greet, salute, pay my respects to, welcome. To enfold in the arms, i.e. to salute, to welcome.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Elizabeth.</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἐλισάβετ</span> <span class="translit">(Elisabet)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1665.htm">Strong's 1665: </a> </span><span class="str2">Elizabeth, mother of John the Baptizer. Of Hebrew origin; Elisabet, an Israelitess.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/1-40.htm">Luke 1:40 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/luke/1-40.htm">Luke 1:40 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/luke/1-40.htm">Luke 1:40 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/luke/1-40.htm">Luke 1:40 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/luke/1-40.htm">Luke 1:40 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/1-40.htm">Luke 1:40 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/1-40.htm">Luke 1:40 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/1-40.htm">Luke 1:40 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/luke/1-40.htm">Luke 1:40 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/luke/1-40.htm">Luke 1:40 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/luke/1-40.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 1:40 And entered into the house of Zacharias (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/1-39.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 1:39"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 1:39" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/1-41.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 1:41"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 1:41" /></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>