Luke 1:36

Gabriel Foretells Jesus’ Birth · Luke 1:26–38
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Translations

Modern
Look, even Elizabeth your relative has conceived a son in her old age, and she who was called barren is in her sixth month.
Traditional
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.
Literal
And behold, Elizabeth your relative, she also has conceived a son in her old age, and this is the sixth month to her who was called barren.
Latin
Et ecce Elisabeth cognata tua, et ipsa concepit filium in senectute sua: et hic mensis sextus est illi, quæ vocatur sterilis:

Original

Greek
English
Look, even Elizabeth your relative has conceived a son in her old age, and she who was called barren is in her sixth month.

Notes

Elizabeth your relative: The King James Version calls Elizabeth Mary’s cousin, but the Greek word is less specific. It refers more generally to a female relative, so the exact family relationship is not known.

Events

People

Elizabeth: The wife of Zechariah and mother of John the Baptist

Glossary

Annunciation Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Elizabeth Genealogy of Jesus Christ God, Names of Gospel John the Baptist Joseph Luke, Gospel of Mary Spirit of God Virgin Birth of Jesus Zacharias Zechariah (Person)

Topics

Angel (A Spirit): Appearances of To Mary, Concerning Jesus Angel (A Spirit): Appearances of To Zacharias Angel (A Spirit): Functions of Announces the Birth of Jesus Angels: Announced: The Conception of John the Baptist Conception: Miraculous: Elisabeth Elisabeth (Elizabeth): The Wife of Zacharias and the Mother of John the Baptist Jesus, the Christ: Prophecies Concerning the Coming of Jesus, the Christ: The Angel Gabriel Appears to Mary (At Nazareth) Joy of Elisabeth, when Mary Visited Her Mary: The Mother of Jesus Miracles: Catalogue of The Incarnation of Jesus Women: Mary Zacharias (Zechariah): The Father of John the Baptist