Luke 1:34

Gabriel Foretells Jesus’ Birth · Luke 1:26–38

Translations

Modern

“How can this be,” Mary asked the angel, “since I am a virgin?”

Traditional

Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man?

Literal

And Mary said to the angel, “How will this be, since I do not know a man?”

Latin

Dixit autem Maria ad angelum: Quomodo fiet istud, quoniam virum non cognosco?

Original

Greek

English

“How can this be,” Mary asked the angel, “since I am a virgin?”

Notes

Theme notes and profiles

Mary, Mother of Jesus Angels Miracles The Blessings of Jesus The Son of God

Events

The Annuciationc. 5 BC

People

Mary: Mother of Jesus; wife of Joseph

Glossary

Annunciation Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Genealogy of Jesus Christ God, Names of Gospel Immanuel Joseph Luke, Gospel of Mary Son of God Virgin Birth of Jesus Zacharias Zechariah (Person)

Topics

Angel (A Spirit): Appearances of To Mary, Concerning Jesus Angel (A Spirit): Appearances of To Zacharias Angel (A Spirit): Functions of Announces the Birth of Jesus Conception: Miraculous: Mary Elisabeth (Elizabeth): The Wife of Zacharias and the Mother of John the Baptist Jesus, the Christ: Incarnation of Jesus, the Christ: Prophecies Concerning the Coming of Jesus, the Christ: The Angel Gabriel Appears to Mary (At Nazareth) Joy of Elisabeth, when Mary Visited Her Mary: The Mother of Jesus Miracles: Catalogue of The Incarnation of Jesus Virgin Mary Women: Mary Zacharias (Zechariah): The Father of John the Baptist