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Elizabeth

Elizabeth was the wife of Zechariah, a priest, and the mother of John the Baptist.
FemaleTribe of LeviNew Testament eraNew Testament1 book14 verses

Summary

A woman from the tribe of Levi living at the time of the New Testament, first mentioned at Luke 1:5; only referred to as Elizabeth (Ἐλισάβετ); wife of Zechariah; mother of John.

Glossary entries

Elizabeth Elisabeth

Family members

Father

Elizabeth's father

Spouse

Zechariah

Children

John

Alternative names

Mentions

Includes 6 verses that refer to Elizabeth without naming them, as “he”, “she”, or the subject of a verb.

  1. Luke 1:5
    In the time of Herod king of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah, and whose wife Elizabeth was a descendant of Aaron.
  2. Luke 1:7
    But they had no children, because Elizabeth was barren, and they were both well along in years.
  3. Luke 1:13
    But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to give him the name John.
  4. Luke 1:24
    After these days, his wife Elizabeth became pregnant and for five months remained in seclusion. She declared,
  5. Luke 1:25Referred to, not named
    “The Lord has done this for me. In these days He has shown me favor and taken away my disgrace among the people.”
  6. Luke 1:36
    Look, even Elizabeth your relative has conceived a son in her old age, and she who was called barren is in her sixth month.
  7. Luke 1:40
    …where she entered the home of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth.
  8. Luke 1:41
    When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.
  9. Luke 1:42Referred to, not named
    In a loud voice she exclaimed, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!
  10. Luke 1:43Referred to, not named
    And why am I so honored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?
  11. Luke 1:44Referred to, not named
    For as soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy.
  12. Luke 1:56Referred to, not named
    Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months and then returned home.
  13. Luke 1:57
    When the time came for Elizabeth to have her child, she gave birth to a son.
  14. Luke 1:58Referred to, not named
    Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown her great mercy, and they rejoiced with her.