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When the time came for Elizabeth to have her child, she gave birth to a son. Luke 1:57 · Berean Standard Bible
The time finally came for Elizabeth to have her baby, and she gave birth to a son—just as the angel had promised her husband Zechariah.
After months of anticipation, the miracle baby arrives. This begins the story of John the Baptist's birth and naming.
Luke tells us about this joyful moment in Elizabeth's life.
Everything the angel said would happen is coming true. Elizabeth, who was told she was too old for children, now holds her promised son in her arms.
Elizabeth's pregnancy reaches full term (eplēsthē ho chronos) and she delivers a son, fulfilling Gabriel's announcement in Luke 1:13. The phrase echoes similar birth fulfillment language in Genesis.
Luke shifts focus from Mary back to Elizabeth, beginning the narrative of John the Baptist's birth. The vocabulary parallels Old Testament birth accounts of Isaac and Samuel.
Luke narrates Elizabeth's delivery, marking the fulfillment of angelic prophecy.
After months of waiting and wonder, Elizabeth finally gives birth. The son Gabriel promised to Zechariah in the temple has arrived, setting the stage for remarkable events to follow.
55as He promised to our fathers, to Abraham and his descendants forever.”
56Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months and then returned home.
57When the time came for Elizabeth to have her child, she gave birth to a son.
58Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown her great mercy, and they rejoiced with her.
59On the eighth day, when they came to circumcise the child, they were going to name him after his father Zechariah.
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