Luke 1:29

Luke 1:29 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be.
• New International Version (NIV)Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be.
• English Standard Version (ESV)But she was greatly troubled at the saying, and tried to discern what sort of greeting this might be.
• New King James Version (NKJV)But when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and considered what manner of greeting this was.

Context of Luke 1:29

27to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, a descendant of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary. 28And coming to her, the angel said, “Greetings, favored one! The Lord is with you.” But she was greatly perplexed at what he said, and kept carefully considering what kind of greeting this was. 30The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. 31Listen carefully: you will conceive in your womb and give birth to a son, and you shall name Him Jesus.

Luke 1:29 word by word

ἡ δὲ ἐπὶ τῷ λόγῳ διεταράχθη καὶ διελογίζετο ποταπὸς εἴη ὁ ἀσπασμὸς οὗτος.Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Andδέde · thenG1161
• when she sawὁράωhoraō · to see: seeG3708
• she was troubledδιαταράσσωdiatarassō · to troubleG1298
• atἐπίepi · upon/to/againstG1909
• hisαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• sayingλόγοςlogos · wordG3056
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• cast in her mindδιαλογίζομαιdialogizomai · to discussG1260
• what manner ofποταπόςpotapos · of what kind?G4217
• salutationἀσπασμόςaspasmos · salutationG783
• thisοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
• should beεἰμίeimi · to beG1510

Cross-references for Luke 1:29

• Luke 1:12When Zacharias saw the angel, he was troubled and overcome with fear.
• Mark 6:49But when they saw Him walking on the sea, they thought it was a ghost, and cried out [in horror];
• Mark 16:5Entering the tomb, they saw a young man sitting on the right, wearing a [long, stately] white robe; and they were amazed and bewildered.
• Acts 10:4Cornelius was frightened and stared intently at him and said, “What is it, lord (sir)?” And the angel said to him, “Your prayers and gifts of charity have ascended as a memorial offering before God [an offering made in remembrance of His past blessings].
• Luke 1:66All who heard these things kept them in mind, saying, “What then will this little boy turn out to be?” For the hand of the Lord was certainly with him [to bring about his birth].
• Luke 2:19But Mary treasured all these things, giving careful thought to them and pondering them in her heart.
• Judges 6:13But Gideon said to him, “Please my lord, if the Lord is with us, then why has all this happened to us? And where are all His wondrous works which our fathers told us about when they said, ‘Did not the Lord bring us up from Egypt?’ But now the Lord has abandoned us and put us into the hand of Midian.”
• 1 Samuel 9:20As for your donkeys which were lost three days ago, do not be concerned about them, for they have been found. And for whom are all things that are desirable in Israel? Are they not for you and for all your father’s household (family)?”

Commentaries on Luke 1:29

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 29She was troubled at his saying - The glorious appearance of the heavenly messenger filled her with amazement; and she was puzzled to find out the purport of his speech.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 29Troubled at his saying - Disturbed or perplexed at what he said. It was so unexpected, so sudden, so extraordinary, and was so high an honor, that she was filled with anxious thoughts, and did not know what to make of it. Cast in her mind - Thought, or revolved in her mind. What manner of salutation - What this salutation could mean.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 26-38Verses 26-38 We have here an account of the mother of our Lord; though we are not to pray to her, yet we ought to praise God for her. Christ must be born miraculously. The angel's address means only, Hail, thou that art the especially chosen and favoured of the Most High, to attain the honour Jewish mothers have so long desired. This wondrous salutation and appearance troubled Mary. The angel then assured her that she had found favour with God, and would…Read the comment

Topics related to Luke 1:29

• Angel (a Spirit)
• Elisabeth (Elizabeth)
• Gabriel
• Jesus Continued
• Jesus, the Christ
• Joy
• Mary
• Miracles
• Women
• Zacharias (Zechariah)

In the dictionaries

• Angel
• Begin
• Certainty
• Conceive
• Estate
• Ministration
• Noise
• Righteousness
• Salutation
• Sign

Commentaries on Luke 1

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Catena Aurea
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• John Lightfoot Commentary
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings