Now indeed, Elizabeth your relative has also conceived a son in her old age; and this is now the sixth month for her who was called barren.
Parallel translations
- WEB Behold, Elizabeth, your relative, also has conceived a son in her old age; and this is the sixth month with her who was called barren.
- KJV 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.
- BSB Look, even Elizabeth your relative has conceived a son in her old age, and she who was called barren is in her sixth month.
- NASB And behold, even your relative Elizabeth herself has conceived a son in her old age, and she who was called infertile is now in her sixth month.
- NLT What’s more, your relative Elizabeth has become pregnant in her old age! People used to say she was barren, but she has conceived a son and is now in her sixth month.
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Quick answer
As a confirming sign, the angel tells Mary that aged Elizabeth has also conceived. God's power is already evident.
Overview
Gabriel points to Elizabeth's miraculous pregnancy as evidence that God is at work. The once-barren relative now expects a son in her old age. This sign strengthens Mary's faith in the greater miracle promised to her.
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