Keraia
Luke 1

Luke 1:24

Gabriel Foretells John’s Birth · Luke 1:5–25
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Translations

Modern
After these days, his wife Elizabeth became pregnant and for five months remained in seclusion. She declared,
Traditional
And after those days his wife Elisabeth conceived, and hid herself five months, saying,
Literal
And after these days, his wife Elizabeth conceived, and she hid herself five months, saying,
Latin
…post hos autem dies concepit Elisabeth uxor ejus, et occultabat se mensibus quinque, dicens:

Original

Greek
English
After these days, his wife Elizabeth became pregnant and for five months remained in seclusion. She declared,

Notes

Luke 1:24

for five months remained in seclusion: Why she did this is uncertain and does not seem related to any Old Testament custom or command. Perhaps it was an act of spiritual commitment to honor God for answered prayer.

Events

People

Elizabeth: The wife of Zechariah and mother of John the Baptist

Glossary

Angel Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Gospel Luke, Gospel of Virgin Birth of Jesus Zacharias Zechariah (Person)

Topics

Barrenness: Miraculously Removed: Elisabeth Conception: Miraculous: Elisabeth Elisabeth (Elizabeth): The Wife of Zacharias and the Mother of John the Baptist Joy of Elisabeth, when Mary Visited Her Miracles: Catalogue of The Conception by Elizabeth Zacharias (Zechariah): The Father of John the Baptist