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Luke 1:43–44

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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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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 (PCE)

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mother

A female parent; figuratively, a source, chief city, or maternal relation.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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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 (PCE) · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828

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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 (PCE + 1611)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

sounded

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

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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babe

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

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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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 (PCE)

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  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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