Luke 1:39
New International Version
At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea,

New Living Translation
A few days later Mary hurried to the hill country of Judea, to the town

English Standard Version
In those days Mary arose and went with haste into the hill country, to a town in Judah,

Berean Standard Bible
In those days Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judah,

Berean Literal Bible
And in those days Mary, having risen up, went with haste into the hill country, to a town of Judah,

King James Bible
And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Juda;

New King James Version
Now Mary arose in those days and went into the hill country with haste, to a city of Judah,

New American Standard Bible
Now at this time Mary set out and went in a hurry to the hill country, to a city of Judah,

NASB 1995
Now at this time Mary arose and went in a hurry to the hill country, to a city of Judah,

NASB 1977
Now at this time Mary arose and went with haste to the hill country, to a city of Judah,

Legacy Standard Bible
Now at this time Mary arose and went in a hurry to the hill country, to a city of Judah,

Amplified Bible
Now at this time Mary arose and hurried to the hill country, to a city of Judah (Judea),

Christian Standard Bible
In those days Mary set out and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judah

Holman Christian Standard Bible
In those days Mary set out and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judah

American Standard Version
And Mary arose in these days and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Judah;

Contemporary English Version
A short time later Mary hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea.

English Revised Version
And Mary arose in these days and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Judah;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Soon afterward, Mary hurried to a city in the mountain region of Judah.

Good News Translation
Soon afterward Mary got ready and hurried off to a town in the hill country of Judea.

International Standard Version
Later on, Mary set out for a Judean city in the hill country.

Majority Standard Bible
In those days Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judah,

NET Bible
In those days Mary got up and went hurriedly into the hill country, to a town of Judah,

New Heart English Bible
Mary arose in those days and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Judah,

Webster's Bible Translation
And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill-country with haste, into a city of Judah,

Weymouth New Testament
Not long after this, Mary rose up and went in haste into the hill country to a town in Judah.

World English Bible
Mary arose in those days and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Judah,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Mary having arisen in those days, went into the hill-country, with haste, to a city of Judea,

Berean Literal Bible
And in those days Mary, having risen up, went with haste into the hill country, to a town of Judah,

Young's Literal Translation
And Mary having arisen in those days, went to the hill-country, with haste, to a city of Judea,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Mary having risen in those days, went into the mountainous country with haste, into a city of Judah;
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Mary rising up in those days, went into the hill country with haste into a city of Juda.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And in those days, Mary, rising up, traveled quickly into the hill country, to a city of Judah.

New American Bible
During those days Mary set out and traveled to the hill country in haste to a town of Judah,

New Revised Standard Version
In those days Mary set out and went with haste to a Judean town in the hill country,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
In those days, Mary rose up, and went hurriedly to a mountain, to a city of Judaea.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
But Maryam arose in those days, and she went instantly to the mountains to a city of Judea.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And Mary arose in those days, and went with haste into the mountainous country, into a city of Judah;

Godbey New Testament
And Mary, rising, departed into the mountainous land, with haste, into a city of Judah.

Haweis New Testament
Then Mary arose in those days, and went with haste into the hill country, to a city of Judah,

Mace New Testament
Soon after this, Mary departed, and made an expeditious journey to a city of Juda, in the mountains:

Weymouth New Testament
Not long after this, Mary rose up and went in haste into the hill country to a town in Judah.

Worrell New Testament
And Mary, arising in those days, went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Judah;

Worsley New Testament
Then Mary arose and went with speed into the hill-country, to a city of Juda,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Mary Visits Elizabeth
38“I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May it happen to me according to your word.” Then the angel left her. 39 In those days Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judah, 40where she entered the home of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth.…

Cross References
Matthew 1:18-25
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. ...

John 1:14
The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.

Matthew 2:11
On coming to the house, they saw the Child with His mother Mary, and they fell down and worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh.

John 1:41-42
He first found his brother Simon and told him, “We have found the Messiah” (which is translated as Christ). / Andrew brought him to Jesus, who looked at him and said, “You are Simon son of John. You will be called Cephas” (which is translated as Peter).

Acts 1:14
With one accord they all continued in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers.

Romans 12:10
Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another.

Galatians 4:4
But when the time had fully come, God sent His Son, born of a woman, born under the law,

Hebrews 10:5-7
Therefore, when Christ came into the world, He said: “Sacrifice and offering You did not desire, but a body You prepared for Me. / In burnt offerings and sin offerings You took no delight. / Then I said, ‘Here I am, it is written about Me in the scroll: I have come to do Your will, O God.’”

1 John 4:9
This is how God’s love was revealed among us: God sent His one and only Son into the world, so that we might live through Him.

Genesis 12:1-4
Then the LORD said to Abram, “Leave your country, your kindred, and your father’s household, and go to the land I will show you. / I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. / I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.” ...

Genesis 18:10-15
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?” ...

Exodus 4:27
Meanwhile, the LORD had said to Aaron, “Go and meet Moses in the wilderness.” So he went and met Moses at the mountain of God and kissed him.

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.”

1 Samuel 2:1-10
At that time Hannah prayed: “My heart rejoices in the LORD; my horn is exalted in the LORD. My mouth speaks boldly against my enemies, for I rejoice in Your salvation. / There is no one holy like the LORD. Indeed, there is no one besides You! And there is no Rock like our God. / Do not boast so proudly, or let arrogance come from your mouth, for the LORD is a God who knows, and by Him actions are weighed. ...

2 Samuel 6:2
And he and all his troops set out for Baale of Judah to bring up from there the ark of God, which is called by the Name—the name of the LORD of Hosts, who is enthroned between the cherubim that are on it.


Treasury of Scripture

And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Juda;

into.

Joshua 10:40
So Joshua smote all the country of the hills, and of the south, and of the vale, and of the springs, and all their kings: he left none remaining, but utterly destroyed all that breathed, as the LORD God of Israel commanded.

Joshua 15:48-59
And in the mountains, Shamir, and Jattir, and Socoh, …

Joshua 21:9-11
And they gave out of the tribe of the children of Judah, and out of the tribe of the children of Simeon, these cities which are here mentioned by name, …

city.

Luke 11:21
When a strong man armed keepeth his palace, his goods are in peace:

Luke 21:11
And great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven.

Luke 21:13
And it shall turn to you for a testimony.

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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.














In those days
This phrase sets the historical context for the events that follow. "In those days" refers to the time immediately following the angel Gabriel's announcement to Mary that she would conceive Jesus by the Holy Spirit. It is a period of divine activity and fulfillment of prophecy. The phrase suggests a specific, divinely appointed time, echoing the biblical theme that God acts in history at the right moment. The Greek word for "days" (ἡμέραι) can also imply a period of significant events, underscoring the importance of what is about to unfold.

Mary
Mary, a young Jewish woman from Nazareth, is central to the narrative. Her name in Hebrew, Miriam, means "beloved" or "wished-for child." Mary is portrayed as a model of faith and obedience, chosen by God for her purity and devotion. Her role as the mother of Jesus is pivotal in salvation history, fulfilling the prophecies of a virgin birth (Isaiah 7:14). Her journey in this verse marks the beginning of her active participation in God's redemptive plan.

got ready
This phrase indicates Mary's immediate and purposeful response to the angel's message. The Greek word used here, "ἀναστᾶσα" (anastasa), implies rising up or preparing oneself for action. It reflects Mary's readiness and willingness to serve God's purpose. Her preparation is both physical and spiritual, demonstrating her eagerness to confirm the angel's message and support her relative Elizabeth.

and hurried
Mary's haste signifies urgency and excitement. The Greek word "μετὰ σπουδῆς" (meta spoudēs) conveys diligence and earnestness. This urgency reflects her deep faith and desire to witness the fulfillment of God's promise. It also highlights the joy and anticipation of sharing in the miraculous work God is doing in Elizabeth's life, as well as her own.

to a town in the hill country of Judah
This geographical detail situates the narrative in a real, historical setting. The hill country of Judah is significant in biblical history, associated with the tribe of Judah and the lineage of King David. It is a region rich in spiritual heritage, symbolizing God's covenant promises. Mary's journey to this area underscores the connection between the Old Testament prophecies and their fulfillment in the New Testament. The specific town is traditionally identified as Ein Karem, near Jerusalem, adding to the historical and spiritual significance of the event.

(39) The hill country . . . a city of Juda.--The description is too vague to be identified with any certainty. The form of the proper noun is the same as that in "Bethlehem, of the land of Juda," in Matthew 2:6. The city may have been one of those assigned to the priests within the limits of the tribe of Judah, and if so, it is interesting to think of the Virgin as undertaking a journey which brought her not far from the very spot in which she was to give birth to the divine Child. No city of the name of Juda is known, but there is a Juttah in Joshua 15:55; Joshua 21:16, in the neighbourhood of Maon and the Judaean Carmel, and therefore in the "hill country," which may possibly be that which is here referred to.

Verse 39. - Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste. Between the annunciation and this journey of Mary to visit her cousin Elisabeth, we must interpose the events narrated in St. Matthew's Gospel, viz. the natural suspicion of her betrothed future husband, Joseph. his action in the matter; and then the dream of Joseph, in which her innocence was vindicated. As we believe that St. Luke's story here was derived from Mary's own narrative, we can understand well that these details, related by St. Matthew, were scarcely touched upon, and the mother would hurry on to the real points of interest in that eventful past of hers. The hill country here alluded to is the elevated district of Judah, Benjamin, and Mount Ephraim, in contradistinction to the low maritime plain on the east - the old Philistia. Into a city of Juda. There is no such city known as "Juda." Some have supposed that the text is corrupt here, and that for "Yuda" we should read "Jutta," which, according to Joshua 15:55, was a priestly city in the hill country. There is a rabbinical tradition in the Talmud which places the residence of Zacharias at Hebron. It is very probable that Hebron, the great priestly city, is here signified.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
In
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

those
ταύταις (tautais)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Dative Feminine Plural
Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it.

days
ἡμέραις (hēmerais)
Noun - Dative Feminine Plural
Strong's 2250: A day, the period from sunrise to sunset.

Mary
Μαριὰμ (Mariam)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3137: Or Mariam of Hebrew origin; Maria or Mariam, the name of six Christian females.

got ready
Ἀναστᾶσα (Anastasa)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 450: To raise up, set up; I rise from among (the) dead; I arise, appear. From ana and histemi; to stand up.

[and] hurried
ἐπορεύθη (eporeuthē)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 4198: To travel, journey, go, die.

to
εἰς (eis)
Preposition
Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.

a town
πόλιν (polin)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 4172: A city, the inhabitants of a city. Probably from the same as polemos, or perhaps from polus; a town.

in
εἰς (eis)
Preposition
Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.

the
τὴν (tēn)
Article - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

hill country
ὀρεινὴν (oreinēn)
Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3714: Mountainous, hilly, the hill-country. From oros; mountainous, i.e. the Highlands.

of Judah,
Ἰούδα (Iouda)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2448: Judah, Judas, Jude. Of Hebrew origin; Judah, a part of Palestine.


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