Luke 1:43

"She called out with a loud voice and said, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!"

Key Reflection

In Luke 1:43, Elizabeth greets Mary with a profound declaration, acknowledging her as blessed among women and praising the child in her womb. This moment underscores the miraculous nature of Jesus's conception, as Elizabeth, filled with the Spirit, recognizes the divine intervention even before seeing the infant. For the original audience, this greeting would have been understood as a significant validation of God’s plan through Mary, highlighting the extraordinary character of the messianic promise.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 43. And whence is this to me? An expression of humility. Why is it that the mother of my Lord {q} should come to me, as if to honour me? Mother of my Lord. The word Lord sometimes denotes divinity, and sometimes superior, master, teacher, or governor. It was given by the Jews to their expected Messiah; but whether they understood it as denoting divinity cannot now be ascertained. It is clear only that Elisabeth used it as denoting great dignity and honour. {q} Joh 13:13 __________________________________________________________________

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