And her neighbours and her cousins heard how the Lord had shewed great mercy upon her; and they rejoiced with her.
Parallel translations
- WEB Her neighbors and her relatives heard that the Lord had magnified his mercy towards her, and they rejoiced with her.
- BSB Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown her great mercy, and they rejoiced with her.
- NKJV When her neighbors and relatives heard how the Lord had shown great mercy to her, they rejoiced with her.
- NASB Her neighbors and her relatives heard that the Lord had displayed His great mercy toward her; and they were rejoicing with her.
- NLT And when her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had been very merciful to her, everyone rejoiced with her.
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Neighbors and relatives rejoiced at the great mercy God showed Elizabeth. The community shares in her joy.
Overview
Those around Elizabeth recognize God's mercy in her late-life child and celebrate with her. The joy that the angel foretold begins to spread. God's gracious dealings draw others into praise and gladness.
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Cross-references · 9
- Rom 12:15Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.
- Luke 1:14And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth.
- Ps 113:9He maketh the barren woman to keep house, and to be a joyful mother of children. Praise ye the LORD.
- Ruth 4:14–17And the women said unto Naomi, Blessed be the LORD, which hath not left thee this day without a kinsman, that his name may be famous in Israel.
- 1 Cor 12:26And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honoured, all the members rejoice with it.
- Luke 1:25Thus hath the Lord dealt with me in the days wherein he looked on me, to take away my reproach among men.
- Gen 19:19Behold now, thy servant hath found grace in thy sight, and thou hast magnified thy mercy, which thou hast shewed unto me in saving my life; and I cannot escape to the mountain, lest some evil take me, and I die:
- Isa 66:9–10Shall I bring to the birth, and not cause to bring forth? saith the LORD: shall I cause to bring forth, and shut the womb? saith thy God.
- Gen 21:6And Sarah said, God hath made me to laugh, so that all that hear will laugh with me.
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