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Luke 1:36

What does Luke 1:36 mean?

A plain-English look at Luke 1:36 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Luke 1:36 means

Gabriel adds a sign: Elisabeth, Mary’s relative, has conceived in her old age and is now in her sixth month. This corroborative fact serves as assurance that nothing is impossible with God. Elisabeth’s pregnancy validates angelic activity and divine timing; it also connects the two births narratively. The mention encourages Mary by showing that God is at work in her family and among his people, making the miraculous both personal and communal.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And behold, Elisabeth thy kinswoman, she also hath conceived a son in her old age; and this is the sixth month with her that was called barren.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And, behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And behold, Elisabeth thy kinswoman, she also hath conceived a son in her old age; and this is the sixth month with her that was called barren.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

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.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and lo, Elisabeth, thy kinswoman, she also hath conceived a son in her old age, and this is the sixth month to her who was called barren;

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And behold thy cousin Elizabeth, she also hath conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her that is called barren.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And behold, Elizabeth, thy kinswoman, she also has conceived a son in her old age, and this is the sixth month to her that was called barren:

Context

Following the explanation of Jesus’ divine conception, the angel provides a present, verifiable sign in Elisabeth’s pregnancy. This link between the two women strengthens Mary’s confidence and ties the stories together. The next verse affirms the truthfulness and power of God’s word.

v.35And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Spirit shall come upon thee, and the power of the Most High shall overshadow thee: wherefore also the holy thing which is begotten shall be called the Son of God.

v.36This passage

v.37For no word from God shall be void of power.

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