After these days Elizabeth, his wife, conceived, and she hid herself five months, saying,
Parallel translations
- KJV And after those days his wife Elisabeth conceived, and hid herself five months, saying,
- BSB After these days, his wife Elizabeth became pregnant and for five months remained in seclusion. She declared,
- ESV After these days his wife Elizabeth conceived, and for five months she kept herself hidden, saying,
- NKJV Now after those days his wife Elizabeth conceived; and she hid herself five months, saying,
- NASB Now after these days his wife Elizabeth became pregnant, and she kept herself in seclusion for five months, saying,
- NLT Soon afterward his wife, Elizabeth, became pregnant and went into seclusion for five months.
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Quick answer
Elizabeth conceived and kept herself in seclusion for five months. The promise begins to be fulfilled.
Overview
Elizabeth's conception confirms the angel's word and God's faithfulness. Her seclusion may reflect humility, reverence, or quiet wonder at God's work. The barren one now bears the forerunner of the Messiah.
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