Luke 1:41
“And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost:”
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Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost - The meaning of this seems to be that she was filled with joy; with a…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost - This seems to have been the accomplishment of the promise made by the angel,…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Luke 1:39-56
We have here an interview between the two happy mothers, Elisabeth and Mary: the angel, by intimating to Mary the favour…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
leaped The same word is applied to unborn babes in Gen 25:22, LXX.
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