Luke 1:36
“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.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And behold thy cousin Elisabeth,.... For though Elisabeth was of the daughters of Aaron, or of the tribe of Levi by her…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Luke 1:36-37
Thy cousin Elizabeth ... - The case of Elizabeth is mentioned to inspire Mary with confidence, and to assure her that…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Thy cousin Elisabeth - Thy kinswoman, συγγενης. As Elisabeth was of the tribe of Levi, Luk 1:5, and Mary of the tribe of…
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
thy cousin Rather, "thy kinswoman." What the actual relationship was we do not know. It is a mistake to infer from this,…