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Luke 1:27

Luke 1:27
To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

To a virgin,.... A pure virgin, that never knew man; see Gill on Luk 1:34 and yet

espoused to a man whose name was…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

To a virgin espoused ... - See the notes at Mat 1:18-19. Compare the notes at Isa 7:14. House of David - Family of…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

To a virgin espoused, etc. - See on Mat 1:18, Mat 1:23 (note). The reflections of pious father Quesnel on this subject…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Luke 1:26-38

We have here notice given us of all that it was fit we should know concerning the incarnation and conception of our…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

espoused Rather, betrothed. The betrothal, which is in the East a ceremony of the deepest importance, usually took place…