Elizabeth in the Bible

Meaning: the oath, or fullness, of Godpar

Exact Match

It happened that in the days of Herod, king of Judea, [there was] a certain priest, Zechariah by name, of the division of Abijah. And {he had a wife} from the daughters of Aaron, and her name [was] Elizabeth.

Verse ConceptsPriests, Types Of In Nt TimesServanthood, And Worship Of GodSubdivisionsNamed Gentile RulersTimes Of People

Now Mary stay'd about three months with Elizabeth, and then return'd to her own house.

Verse ConceptsTwo To Four MonthsIndividuals going home

And it happened on the eighth day [i.e., since the baby was born] that they came to circumcise the child [i.e., to perform the Jewish rite of identity, signifying the responsibility to observe the law of Moses]. And they [i.e., probably the neighbors and/or relatives of Elizabeth and Zacharias] suggested that they name him Zacharias, after his father.

Verse ConceptsBoysCircumcision, physicalDay 8People Naming PeopleLess Than A Year OldJesus BirthDadsHaving A BabyFathers Responsibilitieschristianitybabyimportance

Thematic Bible



And it came to pass, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped for joy in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost:


And it came to pass, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped for joy in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost:


And it came to pass, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped for joy in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost:


And it came to pass, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped for joy in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost:


And it came to pass, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped for joy in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost:


And it came to pass, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped for joy in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost: and she exclaimed with a loud voice, and said, Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb. And whence is this favour shewn me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? read more.
For, lo! as the voice of thy salutation reached my ears, the babe leaped for joy in my womb. And blessed is she that hath believed; for there shall be a fulfilment of the things told her from the Lord.


And it came to pass, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped for joy in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost: