Luke 1:39

Luke 1:39 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Juda;
• New International Version (NIV)At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea,
• English Standard Version (ESV)In those days Mary arose and went with haste into the hill country, to a town in Judah,
• New King James Version (NKJV)Now Mary arose in those days and went into the hill country with haste, to a city of Judah,

Context of Luke 1:39

37For nothing will be impossible with God.” 38And Mary said, “Behold, the Lord’s bond-servant; may it be done to me according to your word.” And the angel departed from her. Now at this time Mary set out and went in a hurry to the hill country, to a city of Judah, 40and she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. 41When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.

Luke 1:39 word by word

Ἀναστᾶσα δὲ Μαριὰμ ἐν ταῖς ἡμέραις ταύταις ἐπορεύθη εἰς τὴν ὀρεινὴν μετὰ σπουδῆς εἰς πόλιν ἸούδαRead the interlinear

• Nowδέde · thenG1161
• at thisοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
• timeἡμέραhēmera · dayG2250
• MaryΜαρίαMaria Mariam · MaryG3137
• setἀνίστημιanistēmi · to ariseG450
• and wentπορεύωporeuomai · to travelG4198
• in a hurryσπουδήspoudē · diligenceG4710
• the hillὀρεινόςoreinos · hillyG3714
• to a cityπόλιςpolis · cityG4172
• of JudahἸούδαςIoudas · JudasG2455

Cross-references for Luke 1:39

• Joshua 10:40So Joshua struck all the land, the hill country and the Negev and the lowland and the slopes, and all their kings. He left no survivor, but he utterly destroyed all who breathed, just as the Lord, the God of Israel, had commanded.
• Joshua 15:48In the hill country: Shamir, Jattir, and Socoh,
• Joshua 21:9They gave these cities which are mentioned here by name from the tribe of the sons of Judah and from the tribe of the sons of Simeon;
• Luke 11:21When a strong man, fully armed, guards his own house, his possessions are secure.
• Luke 21:11and there will be massive earthquakes, and in various places plagues and famines; and there will be terrible sights and great signs from heaven.
• Luke 21:13It will lead to an opportunity for your testimony.

Commentaries on Luke 1:39

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 39In those days - As soon as she could conveniently fit herself out for the journey. Hill country - Hebron, the city of the priests, Joshua 21:11, which was situated in the tribe of Judah, about forty miles south of Jerusalem, and upwards of seventy from Nazareth. With haste - This probably refers to nothing else than the earnestness of her mind to visit her relative Elisabeth, and to see what the Lord had wrought for her.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 39And Mary arose - The word “arose” here is equivalent to “setting out,” or starting on a journey. The hill country - The region in the vicinity of Jerusalem, commonly called the hill country of Judea. City of Juda - What city is meant is not known. Some have supposed it to be Jerusalem, others Hebron; but all is conjecture. It was probably a Levitical city, and the residence of Zechariah when he was not employed in the temple.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 39-56Verses 39-56 It is very good for those who have the work of grace begun in their souls, to communicate one to another. On Mary's arrival, Elisabeth was conscious of the approach of her who was to be the mother of the great Redeemer. At the same time she was filled with the Holy Ghost, and under his influence declared that Mary and her expected child were most blessed and happy, as peculiarly honoured of and dear to the Most High God. Mary, animated by…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 39The hill country of Judah was (129 to 161 kilometers (80 to 100 miles) from Nazareth. This journey would take at least four days to travel on foot.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 39-5639. hill country--the mountainous tract running along the middle of Judea, from north to south [Webster and Wilkinson]. with haste--transported with the announcement to herself and with the tidings, now first made known to her, of Elisabeth's condition. a city of Juda--probably Hebron (see Jos 20:7; 21:11).Read the comment

Topics related to Luke 1:39

• Elisabeth (Elizabeth)
• Jesus, the Christ
• Joy
• Mary
• Miracles
• Zacharias (Zechariah)

In the dictionaries

• Begin
• Certainty
• Conceive
• Estate
• Juda
• Juttah
• Ministration
• Noise
• Righteousness
• Salutation

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