Luke 1:24
New International Version
After this his wife Elizabeth became pregnant and for five months remained in seclusion.

New Living Translation
Soon afterward his wife, Elizabeth, became pregnant and went into seclusion for five months.

English Standard Version
After these days his wife Elizabeth conceived, and for five months she kept herself hidden, saying,

Berean Standard Bible
After these days, his wife Elizabeth became pregnant and for five months remained in seclusion. She declared,

Berean Literal Bible
And after these days, his wife Elizabeth conceived, and she hid herself five months, saying,

King James Bible
And after those days his wife Elisabeth conceived, and hid herself five months, saying,

New King James Version
Now after those days his wife Elizabeth conceived; and she hid herself five months, saying,

New American Standard Bible
Now after these days his wife Elizabeth became pregnant, and she kept herself in seclusion for five months, saying,

NASB 1995
After these days Elizabeth his wife became pregnant, and she kept herself in seclusion for five months, saying,

NASB 1977
And after these days Elizabeth his wife became pregnant; and she kept herself in seclusion for five months, saying,

Legacy Standard Bible
After these days Elizabeth his wife conceived, and she kept herself in seclusion for five months, saying,

Amplified Bible
Now after this his wife Elizabeth became pregnant, and for five months she secluded herself completely, saying,

Christian Standard Bible
After these days his wife Elizabeth conceived and kept herself in seclusion for five months. She said,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
After these days his wife Elizabeth conceived and kept herself in seclusion for five months. She said, “

American Standard Version
And after these days Elisabeth his wife conceived; and she hid herself five months, saying,

Contemporary English Version
Soon after this, his wife was expecting a baby, and for five months she did not leave the house. She said to herself,

English Revised Version
And after these days Elisabeth his wife conceived; and she hid herself five months, saying,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Later, his wife Elizabeth became pregnant and didn't go out in public for five months. She said,

Good News Translation
Some time later his wife Elizabeth became pregnant and did not leave the house for five months.

International Standard Version
After this, his wife Elizabeth became pregnant and remained in seclusion for five months. She said,

Majority Standard Bible
After these days, his wife Elizabeth became pregnant and for five months remained in seclusion. She declared,

NET Bible
After some time his wife Elizabeth became pregnant, and for five months she kept herself in seclusion. She said,

New Heart English Bible
After these days Elizabeth, his wife, conceived, and she hid herself five months, saying,

Webster's Bible Translation
And after those days his wife Elisabeth conceived, and secluded herself five months, saying,

Weymouth New Testament
and in course of time his wife Elizabeth conceived, and kept herself secluded five months.

World English Bible
After these days Elizabeth his wife conceived, and she hid herself five months, saying,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and after those days, his wife Elizabeth conceived, and hid herself five months, saying,

Berean Literal Bible
And after these days, his wife Elizabeth conceived, and she hid herself five months, saying,

Young's Literal Translation
and after those days, his wife Elisabeth conceived, and hid herself five months, saying --

Smith's Literal Translation
And after these days Elizabeth his wife conceived, and concealed herself five months, saying,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And after those days, Elizabeth his wife conceived, and hid herself five months, saying:

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then, after those days, his wife Elizabeth conceived, and she hid herself for five months, saying:

New American Bible
After this time his wife Elizabeth conceived, and she went into seclusion for five months, saying,

New Revised Standard Version
After those days his wife Elizabeth conceived, and for five months she remained in seclusion. She said,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And it happened after those days, his wife Elizabeth conceived, and hid herself for five months; and she said,

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And it happened after those days, Elizabeth his wife conceived and she had secluded herself for five months, and she said:
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And after those days, his wife Elizabeth conceived, and kept herself retired for five months, saying:

Godbey New Testament
And after these days Elizabeth, his wife, conceived, and hid herself five months, saying,

Haweis New Testament
And after those days Elisabeth his wife conceived, and kept herself in retirement five months, saying,

Mace New Testament
Some time after, Elizabeth his wife was pregnant, and went into retirement for five months.

Weymouth New Testament
and in course of time his wife Elizabeth conceived, and kept herself secluded five months.

Worrell New Testament
and, after these days, Elizabeth his wife conceived; and she hid herself five months, saying,

Worsley New Testament
And after these days his wife Elisabeth conceived, and retired five months,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Gabriel Foretells John's Birth
23And when the days of his service were complete, he returned home. 24 After these days, his wife Elizabeth became pregnant and for five months remained in seclusion. She declared, 25“The Lord has done this for me. In these days He has shown me favor and taken away my disgrace among the people.”…

Cross References
Genesis 21:1-2
Now the LORD attended to Sarah as He had said, and the LORD did for Sarah what He had promised. / So Sarah conceived and bore a son to Abraham in his old age, at the very time God had promised.

1 Samuel 1:19-20
The next morning they got up early to bow in worship before the LORD, and then they returned home to Ramah. And Elkanah had relations with his wife Hannah, and the LORD remembered her. / So in the course of time, Hannah conceived and gave birth to a son. She named him Samuel, saying, “Because I have asked for him from the LORD.”

Judges 13:2-3
Now there was a man from Zorah named Manoah, from the clan of the Danites, whose wife was barren and had no children. / The angel of the LORD appeared to the woman and said to her, “It is true that you are barren and have no children; but you will conceive and give birth to a son.

Genesis 30:22-23
Then God remembered Rachel. He listened to her and opened her womb, / and she conceived and gave birth to a son. “God has taken away my shame,” she said.

2 Kings 4:16-17
And Elisha declared, “At this time next year, you will hold a son in your arms.” “No, my lord,” she said. “Do not lie to your maidservant, O man of God.” / But the woman did conceive, and at that time the next year she gave birth to a son, just as Elisha had told her.

Isaiah 54:1
“Shout for joy, O barren woman, who bears no children; break forth in song and cry aloud, you who have never travailed; because more are the children of the desolate woman than of her who has a husband,” says the LORD.

Psalm 113:9
He settles the barren woman in her home as a joyful mother to her children. Hallelujah!

Genesis 18:10-14
Then the LORD said, “I will surely return to you at this time next year, and your wife Sarah will have a son!” Now Sarah was behind him, listening at the entrance to the tent. / And Abraham and Sarah were already old and well along in years; Sarah had passed the age of childbearing. / So she laughed to herself, saying, “After I am worn out and my master is old, will I now have this pleasure?” ...

1 Samuel 2:21
So the LORD attended to Hannah, and she conceived and gave birth to three sons and two daughters. Meanwhile, the boy Samuel grew up in the presence of the LORD.

Genesis 25:21
Later, Isaac prayed to the LORD on behalf of his wife, because she was barren. And the LORD heard his prayer, and his wife Rebekah conceived.

Matthew 1:18-20
This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged in marriage to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. / Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and was unwilling to disgrace her publicly, he resolved to divorce her quietly. / But after he had pondered these things, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to embrace Mary as your wife, for the One conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.

Luke 1:36-37
Look, even Elizabeth your relative has conceived a son in her old age, and she who was called barren is in her sixth month. / For no word from God will ever fail.”

Luke 1:7
But they had no children, because Elizabeth was barren, and they were both well along in years.

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.

Luke 1:57
When the time came for Elizabeth to have her child, she gave birth to a son.


Treasury of Scripture

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Luke 1
1. The preface of Luke to his whole gospel.
5. The conception of John the Baptist;
26. and of Jesus.
39. The prophecy of Elisabeth and of Mary, concerning Jesus.
57. The nativity and circumcision of John.
67. The prophecy of Zachariah, both of Jesus,
76. and of John.














After these days
This phrase sets the stage for the events that follow, indicating a specific time frame. In the context of Luke 1, "these days" refers to the period after Zechariah, a priest, had an encounter with the angel Gabriel in the temple. The phrase suggests a divine orchestration of events, emphasizing God's perfect timing. Historically, this was a time of great anticipation among the Jewish people for the coming of the Messiah, and the phrase underscores the fulfillment of God's promises in His appointed time.

his wife Elizabeth
Elizabeth, the wife of Zechariah, is a significant figure in the narrative. Her name in Hebrew, Elisheva, means "God is my oath," reflecting her faithfulness and the divine promise fulfilled through her. Elizabeth is described as righteous and blameless, living in accordance with God's commandments. Her role as the mother of John the Baptist places her in a pivotal position in salvation history, as John would prepare the way for Jesus. Her account is a testament to God's faithfulness to His people and His ability to work through those who are often overlooked by society.

became pregnant
The miraculous nature of Elizabeth's pregnancy is highlighted here. She was advanced in years and had been barren, making her conception a clear act of divine intervention. This event echoes the accounts of other miraculous births in the Bible, such as Sarah with Isaac and Hannah with Samuel, demonstrating God's power to bring life where it seems impossible. Theologically, Elizabeth's pregnancy signifies the breaking of barrenness, both physically and spiritually, as God begins to fulfill His redemptive plan through the birth of John the Baptist.

and for five months
The specific mention of "five months" indicates a period of seclusion for Elizabeth. This time of withdrawal could be seen as a period of reflection and preparation for the significant role her son would play in God's plan. It also allowed her to experience the early stages of her pregnancy without external pressures or disbelief from others. This period of seclusion can be viewed as a time of spiritual growth and deepening faith, as Elizabeth witnessed firsthand the fulfillment of God's promise.

she kept herself in seclusion
Elizabeth's choice to remain in seclusion is noteworthy. In the cultural context of the time, her barrenness would have been a source of shame, and her pregnancy in old age a cause for wonder and speculation. Her seclusion could be seen as a protective measure, allowing her to focus on God's miraculous work in her life without distraction. Spiritually, this seclusion can be interpreted as a time of intimate communion with God, as Elizabeth prepared for the birth of her son, who would herald the coming of the Messiah. Her actions reflect a deep trust in God's plan and timing.

Verse 24. - And after those days his wife Elisabeth conceived, and hid herself five months. Various reasons have been suggested for this retirement. It seems most probable that, amazed at the angelic announcement, the saintly woman went into perfect retirement and isolation for a considerable period, to prove well the words of the angel, and to consider how she best could do her part in the training of the expected child, who was to play so mighty a part in the history of her people.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
After
Μετὰ (Meta)
Preposition
Strong's 3326: (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives.

these
ταύτας (tautas)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Feminine Plural
Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it.

days,
ἡμέρας (hēmeras)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural
Strong's 2250: A day, the period from sunrise to sunset.

his
αὐτοῦ (autou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

wife
γυνὴ (gynē)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1135: A woman, wife, my lady. Probably from the base of ginomai; a woman; specially, a wife.

Elizabeth
Ἐλισάβετ (Elisabet)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1665: Elizabeth, mother of John the Baptizer. Of Hebrew origin; Elisabet, an Israelitess.

became pregnant
συνέλαβεν (synelaben)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 4815: From sun and lambano; to clasp, i.e. Seize; specially, to conceive; by implication, to aid.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

for five
πέντε (pente)
Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 4002: Five. A primary number; 'five'.

months
μῆνας (mēnas)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3376: A (lunar) month. A primary word; a month.

remained in seclusion.
περιέκρυβεν (periekryben)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 4032: To conceal, hide (by putting something around it). From peri and krupto; to conceal all around, i.e. Entirely.

She declared,
λέγουσα (legousa)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command.


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