God’s Word Translation
Luke 1:36
36“Elizabeth, your relative, is six months pregnant with a son in her old age. People said she couldn’t have a child.
Luke 1:36 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)And, behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren.
- New International Version (NIV)Even Elizabeth your relative is going to have a child in her old age, and she who was said to be unable to conceive is in her sixth month.
- English Standard Version (ESV)And behold, your relative Elizabeth in her old age has also conceived a son, and this is the sixth month with her who was called barren.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Now indeed, Elizabeth your relative has also conceived a son in her old age; and this is now the sixth month for her who was called barren.
Context of Luke 1:36
34Mary asked the angel, “How can this be? I’m a virgin.” 35The angel answered her, “The Holy Spirit will come to you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore, the holy child developing inside you will be called the Son of God. “Elizabeth, your relative, is six months pregnant with a son in her old age. People said she couldn’t have a child. 37But nothing is impossible for God.” 38Mary answered, “I am the Lord’s servant. Let everything you’ve said happen to me.” Then the angel left her.
Read all of Luke 1Luke 1:36 word by word
καὶ ἰδοὺ Ἐλισάβετ ἡ συγγενίς σου καὶ αὐτὴ συνείληφεν υἱὸν ἐν γήρει αὐτῆς, καὶ οὗτος μὴν ἕκτος ἐστὶν αὐτῇ τῇ καλουμένῃ στείρᾳRead the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
- Andκαίkai · andG2532
- beholdὁράωhoraō · to see: seeG3708
- thyσύsu · youG4771
- cousinσυγγενήςsuggenēs · kindredG4773
- ElisabethἘλισάβετElisabet · ElizabethG1665
- sheαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
- hathσυλλαμβάνωsullambanō · to seize/conceive/helpG4815
- a sonυἱόςuihos · sonG5207
- inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
- old ageγῆραςgēras · old ageG1094
- thisοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
- isεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
- the sixthἕκτοςhektos · sixthG1623
- monthμήνmēn · monthG3376
- who was calledκαλέωkaleō · to call: callG2564
- barrenστεῖραsteiros · barrenG4723
Cross-references for Luke 1:36
Commentaries on Luke 1:36
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 36Thy cousin Elisabeth - Thy kinswoman, . As Elisabeth was of the tribe of Levi, Luke 1:5, and Mary of the tribe of Judah, they could not be relatives but by the mother's side. She hath also conceived - And this is wrought by the same power and energy through which thou shalt conceive. Thus God has given thee a proof and pledge, in what he has done for Elisabeth, of what he will do for thyself; therefore, have faith in God. Who was called barren - It is…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 36Thy cousin Elizabeth - The case of Elizabeth is mentioned to inspire Mary with confidence, and to assure her that what was now promised would be fulfilled. It was almost as improbable that Elizabeth should have a child at her time of life, as it was that Mary should under the circumstances promised.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
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 36Elizabeth your relative: The King James Version calls Elizabeth Mary’s cousin, but the Greek word is less specific. It refers more generally to a female relative, so the exact family relationship is not known.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 3636. thy cousin--"relative," but how near the word says not. conceived, &c.--This was to Mary an unsought sign, in reward of her faith.Read the comment
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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
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