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In those days Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judah, Luke 1:39 · Berean Standard Bible
Right away, Mary hurries to a town in the hill country of Judea.
Mary doesn't hesitate. She makes the long journey, about 80 miles on foot, to see Elizabeth. When God gives you a sign, sometimes you need to go see it for yourself.
Luke describes Mary's immediate journey south.
She packs up and goes. No waiting, no overthinking. When God moves, Mary moves with Him. She wants to see Elizabeth and share this miracle.
Mary departs meta spoudes (with haste) to a polis (town) in the orous (hill country) of Judah, beginning the Visitation narrative.
The journey from Nazareth to the Judean hill country was approximately 80-100 miles, taking 3-4 days. Mary's haste suggests eagerness to confirm Gabriel's sign about Elizabeth.
The narrator describes Mary's immediate departure for Judea.
Mary wastes no time. Propelled by faith and anticipation, she undertakes the long journey from Galilee to Judea to see the confirming sign Gabriel mentioned.
37For no word from God will ever fail.”
38“I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May it happen to me according to your word.” Then the angel left her.
39In those days Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judah,
40where she entered the home of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth.
41When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.
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