Elisabeth in the Bible
Meaning: the oath, or fullness, of Godpar
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In the days of Herod, king of Judaea, there was a certain priest, by name Zacharias, of the order of Abijah; and he had a wife of the family of Aaron, and her name was Elisabeth.
And they were without children, because Elisabeth had never given birth, and they were at that time very old.
But the angel said, Have no fear, Zacharias, for your prayer has come to the ears of God, and your wife Elisabeth will have a son, and his name will be John.
After that time, Elisabeth, being certain that she was to become a mother, kept herself from men's eyes for five months, saying,
Even now Elisabeth, who is of your family, is to be a mother, though she is old: and this is the sixth month with her who was without children.
And went into the house of Zacharias and took Elisabeth in her arms.
And when the voice of Mary came to the ears of Elisabeth, the baby made a sudden move inside her; then Elisabeth was full of the Holy Spirit,
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Barrenness » Miraculously removed, instances of » Elisabeth
There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judea, a certain priest, by name Zacharias, of the course of Ahijah, and his wife of the daughters of Aaron, and her name Elizabeth. And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord, blameless. And there was no child to them, as Elizabeth was barren, and both were advanced in their days. read more.
And it came to pass, while he was officiating in the order of his course before God, (according to the custom of the priesthood he was chosen by lot to offer incense), having gone into the temple of the Lord; and all the multitude of the people were praying without at the hour of incense; the angel of the Lord appeared unto him standing on the right hand of the altar of incense: and Zacharias was troubled seeing him, and fear fell on him. And the angel said to him; Fear not, Zacharias; because thy prayer has been heard, and thy wife Elizabeth shall bring forth a son to thee, and thou shalt call his name John. And there shall be joy and rejoicing, and many shall rejoice at his birth. For he shall be great before the Lord; and he shall not drink wine and strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost even from the womb of his mother. And he will turn many of the sons of Israel to the Lord, their God. And he will go before Him in the spirit and Power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient unto the understanding of the righteous, to prepare a people made ready for the Lord. And Zacharias said to the angel: According to what shall I know this? for I am old and my wife advanced in her days. And the angel responding said to him; I am Gabriel standing in the presence of God, and am sent to speak to you and to preach to you these things. And behold thou shalt be dumb and unable to speak, unto the day upon which these things may take place; because thou didst not believe my words, which shall be fulfilled in their time. And the people were waiting for Zacharias, and were wondering because he tarries in the temple. And having come out he was unable to speak to them; and they recognized that he had seen a vision in the temple; and he was beckoning to them and remained dumb. And it came to pass when the days of his ministry were fulfilled, he went away to his own house. And after these days Elizabeth, his wife, conceived, and hid herself five months, saying, That the Lord so hath done unto me, in the days in which He condescended to take away my reproach among men.
And it came to pass, while he was officiating in the order of his course before God, (according to the custom of the priesthood he was chosen by lot to offer incense), having gone into the temple of the Lord; and all the multitude of the people were praying without at the hour of incense; the angel of the Lord appeared unto him standing on the right hand of the altar of incense: and Zacharias was troubled seeing him, and fear fell on him. And the angel said to him; Fear not, Zacharias; because thy prayer has been heard, and thy wife Elizabeth shall bring forth a son to thee, and thou shalt call his name John. And there shall be joy and rejoicing, and many shall rejoice at his birth. For he shall be great before the Lord; and he shall not drink wine and strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost even from the womb of his mother. And he will turn many of the sons of Israel to the Lord, their God. And he will go before Him in the spirit and Power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient unto the understanding of the righteous, to prepare a people made ready for the Lord. And Zacharias said to the angel: According to what shall I know this? for I am old and my wife advanced in her days. And the angel responding said to him; I am Gabriel standing in the presence of God, and am sent to speak to you and to preach to you these things. And behold thou shalt be dumb and unable to speak, unto the day upon which these things may take place; because thou didst not believe my words, which shall be fulfilled in their time. And the people were waiting for Zacharias, and were wondering because he tarries in the temple. And having come out he was unable to speak to them; and they recognized that he had seen a vision in the temple; and he was beckoning to them and remained dumb. And it came to pass when the days of his ministry were fulfilled, he went away to his own house. And after these days Elizabeth, his wife, conceived, and hid herself five months, saying, That the Lord so hath done unto me, in the days in which He condescended to take away my reproach among men.
Conception » Miraculous » Elisabeth
And after these days Elizabeth, his wife, conceived, and hid herself five months, saying, That the Lord so hath done unto me, in the days in which He condescended to take away my reproach among men.
And behold Elizabeth thy kinswoman, indeed, herself having conceived a son in her old age; and this is the sixth month, to her who is called barren. Because no word shall be impossible with God.
And the neighbors and her relatives heard, that the Lord was magnifying His mercy with her, and they continued to rejoice with her.
Humility » Instances of » Elisabeth
And whence is this to me that the mother of my Lord may come unto me?
Psalms » Elisabeth
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb. And whence is this to me that the mother of my Lord may come unto me? For behold when the voice of your salutation came into my ears, the infant in my womb leaped with joy. read more.
And blessed is she that believeth, because there shall be a perfection to those things having been spoken to her by the Lord.
And blessed is she that believeth, because there shall be a perfection to those things having been spoken to her by the Lord.
Women » Good » Elisabeth
And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord, blameless.
And it came to pass when Elizabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the infant in her womb leaped; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit; and she spoke with a loud voice and said; Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb. And whence is this to me that the mother of my Lord may come unto me? read more.
For behold when the voice of your salutation came into my ears, the infant in my womb leaped with joy. And blessed is she that believeth, because there shall be a perfection to those things having been spoken to her by the Lord.
For behold when the voice of your salutation came into my ears, the infant in my womb leaped with joy. And blessed is she that believeth, because there shall be a perfection to those things having been spoken to her by the Lord.
Women » As poets » Elisabeth
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb. And whence is this to me that the mother of my Lord may come unto me? For behold when the voice of your salutation came into my ears, the infant in my womb leaped with joy. read more.
And blessed is she that believeth, because there shall be a perfection to those things having been spoken to her by the Lord.
And blessed is she that believeth, because there shall be a perfection to those things having been spoken to her by the Lord.