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Luke 1:37–44

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Luke 1:37

37For with God nothing shall be impossible.

Luke 1:38

38And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her.

Luke 1:39

39And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Juda;

Luke 1:40

40And entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth.

Luke 1:41

41And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost:

Luke 1:42

42And she spake out with a loud voice, and said, Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb.

Luke 1:43

43And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?

Luke 1:44

44For, lo, as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in mine ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy.

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DEFINED WORDS

Luke 1:37

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

God

A deity or object of worship; when referring to the LORD, the one true God.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

impossible

Not possible; incapable of being done, occurring, or being true under the conditions stated.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage

DEFINED WORDS

Luke 1:38

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

said

Spoke, declared, reported, commanded, or expressed in words.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

Lord

A title of authority applied here to God, Christ, or a male master or ruler, according to the verse.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

according

Agreeing or corresponding; in conformity with; as stated, measured, or directed by.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

word

A spoken or written expression; a saying, message, command, promise, account, or matter.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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departed

To depart: to leave, go away, withdraw, or die, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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Luke 1:39

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

arose

Rose; stood up, came forth, or began to act.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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haste

Speed or urgency in action; as a verb, to hurry or act quickly.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage

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Luke 1:40

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

house

A building or dwelling; the people of a household or family; a lineage or family line; as a verb, to shelter, lodge, or provide a dwelling for.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage

DEFINED WORDS

Luke 1:41

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

salutation

The act of saluting; a greeting; the act of paying respect or reverence by the customary words or actions.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

babe

An infant or very young child; figuratively, one immature in understanding.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

leaped

To spring or rise from the ground with both feet, as man, or with all the feet, as other animals; to jump; to vault.

Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

filled

Made full; supplied with abundance.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Holy

Belonging to God or set apart for him; sacred; morally pure. Applied to God, it expresses his perfect purity; in Holy Ghost or Holy Spirit, it identifies the Spirit of God.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Ghost

The spirit; in 'give up the ghost,' to yield the spirit and die.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat, Bible Words Glossary (1893)

DEFINED WORDS

Luke 1:42

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

out

Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

said

Spoke, declared, reported, commanded, or expressed in words.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Blessed

Favored by God; happy or spiritually prosperous; or praised, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

fruit

The produce of a plant; offspring; or the result and effect of conduct, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

DEFINED WORDS

Luke 1:43

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

whence

How; by what way or means. From what source.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

Lord

A title of authority applied here to God, Christ, or a male master or ruler, according to the verse.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Luke 1:44

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

salutation

The act of saluting; a greeting; the act of paying respect or reverence by the customary words or actions.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

sounded

Produced or caused an audible sound, especially by voice, trumpet, or instrument.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

babe

An infant or very young child; figuratively, one immature in understanding.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

leaped

To spring or rise from the ground with both feet, as man, or with all the feet, as other animals; to jump; to vault.

Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage

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From verse 37

  1. Matthew 19:26
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  2. Jeremiah 32:27
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  3. Mark 10:27
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  4. Jeremiah 32:17
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  5. Luke 18:27
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From verse 38

  1. Romans 4:20–21
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  2. Psalms 119:38
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  3. Psalms 116:16
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  4. 2 Samuel 7:25–29
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From verse 39

  1. Luke 1:65
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  2. Joshua 10:40
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  3. Joshua 15:48–59
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  4. Joshua 20:7
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  5. Joshua 21:9–11
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From verse 41

  1. Luke 1:67
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  2. Luke 1:44
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  3. Acts 4:8
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  4. Acts 2:4
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  5. Luke 1:15
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From verse 42

  1. Genesis 22:18
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  2. Judges 5:24
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  3. Luke 1:28
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  4. Luke 19:38
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  5. Luke 1:48
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From verse 43

  1. John 20:28
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  2. John 13:13
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  3. 1 Samuel 25:41
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  4. Luke 2:11
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  5. John 13:5–8
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