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Text -- Luke 1:24 (NET)

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1:24 After some time his wife Elizabeth became pregnant, and for five months she kept herself in seclusion. She said,
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Names, People and Places:
 · Elizabeth the wife of Zacharias the priest; the mother of John the Baptist


Dictionary Themes and Topics: Zacharias | Miracles | Joy | Jonah, Book of | JESUS CHRIST, 4A | Elisabeth | DAY | Conception | Barreess | more
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Robertson: Luk 1:24 - -- Conceived ( sunelaben ). Luke uses this word eleven times and it occurs only five other times in the N.T. It is a very old and common Greek word. He ...

Conceived ( sunelaben ).

Luke uses this word eleven times and it occurs only five other times in the N.T. It is a very old and common Greek word. He alone in the N.T. has it for conceiving offspring (Luk 1:24, Luk 1:31, Luk 1:36; Luk 2:21) though Jam 1:15 uses it of lust producing sin. Hobart ( Medical Language of Luke , p. 91) observes that Luke has almost as many words for pregnancy and barrenness as Hippocrates (en gastri echein , Luk 21:23; egkuos , Luk 2:5; steira , Luk 1:7; ateknos , Luk 20:28).

Robertson: Luk 1:24 - -- Hid ( periekruben ). Only here in the N.T., but in late Koiné writers. Usually considered second aorist active indicative from perikruptō , thou...

Hid ( periekruben ).

Only here in the N.T., but in late Koiné writers. Usually considered second aorist active indicative from perikruptō , though it may be the imperfect indicative of a late form perikrubō . If it is aorist it is the constative aorist. The preposition peri makes it mean completely (on all sides) hid.

Vincent: Luk 1:24 - -- Conceived ( συνέλαβεν ) Mr. Hobart (" Medical Language of Luke" ) says that the number of words referring to pregnancy, barrenness, et...

Conceived ( συνέλαβεν )

Mr. Hobart (" Medical Language of Luke" ) says that the number of words referring to pregnancy, barrenness, etc., used by Luke, is almost as large as that used by Hippocrates. Compare Luk 1:31; Luk 1:24; Luk 2:5; Luk 1:7; Luk 20:28. All of these, except Luk 1:24, are peculiar to himself, and all, of course, in common use among medical writers.

Vincent: Luk 1:24 - -- Hid ( περιέκρυβεν ) Only here in New Testament. Περί signifies completely; entire seclusion.

Hid ( περιέκρυβεν )

Only here in New Testament. Περί signifies completely; entire seclusion.

Wesley: Luk 1:24 - -- She retired from company, that she might have the more leisure to rejoice and bless God for his wonderful mercy.

She retired from company, that she might have the more leisure to rejoice and bless God for his wonderful mercy.

JFB: Luk 1:24 - -- Till the event was put beyond doubt and became apparent.

Till the event was put beyond doubt and became apparent.

Clarke: Luk 1:24 - -- Hid herself five months - That she might have the fullest proof of the accomplishment of God’ s promise before she appeared in public, or spoke...

Hid herself five months - That she might have the fullest proof of the accomplishment of God’ s promise before she appeared in public, or spoke of her mercies. When a Hindoo female is pregnant of her first child, she avoids the presence of those with whom she was before familiar, as a point of delicacy.

Calvin: Luk 1:24 - -- 24.And hid herself This appears very strange, as if she had been ashamed of the blessing of God. Some think that she did not, venture to appear in pu...

24.And hid herself This appears very strange, as if she had been ashamed of the blessing of God. Some think that she did not, venture to appear in public, so long as the matter was uncertain, for fear of exposing herself to ridicule, if her expectation were disappointed. In my opinion, she was so fully convinced of the promise made to her, that she had no doubt of its accomplishment. When she saw a severe punishment inflicted on her husband for speaking unadvisedly with his lips,” (Psa 106:33,) did she, for five successive months, cherish in her mind a similar doubt? But her words show clearly that her expectation was not doubtful or uncertain. By saying, thus hath the Lord done to me, she expressly and boldly affirms that his favor was ascertained. There might be two reasons for the delay. Until this extraordinary work of God was manifest, she might hesitate to expose it to the diversified opinions of men, for the world frequently indulges in light, rash, and irreverent talking about the works of God. Another reason might be that, when she was all at once discovered to be pregnant, men might be more powerfully excited to praise God. [For, when the works of God show themselves gradually, in process of time we make less account of them than if the thing had been accomplished all at once, without our having ever heard of it— Fr. ] It was not, therefore, on her own account, but rather with a view to others, that Elisabeth hid herself

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Barnes: Luk 1:24 - -- Hid herself - Did not go forth into public, and concealed her condition. This might have been done that she might spend her time more entirely ...

Hid herself - Did not go forth into public, and concealed her condition. This might have been done that she might spend her time more entirely in giving praise to God for his mercies, and that she might have the fullest proof of the accomplishment of the promise before she appeared in public or spoke of the mercies of God.

Poole: Luk 1:24-25 - -- Ver. 24,25. How long after those days the Scripture saith not, but it is probable it was soon after, as in the case of Abraham, and in the case of ...

Ver. 24,25. How long after those days the Scripture saith not, but it is probable it was soon after, as in the case of Abraham, and in the case of Manoah’ s wife, Jud 13:3 , who conceived presently after the revelation.

And hid herself: not that she hid herself from seeing any person, but she concealed from those whom she saw the hopes that she had of her being with child, and perhaps what her husband had let her know by writing of the revelation he had from the angel: not that she herself doubted the thing, that were unreasonable to presume, after the seeing of her husband made dumb for a sign of it, and the next words will let us know the contrary; but to avoid the discourse of people upon so unusual a thing, who might possibly think her too vain in speaking of a thing so improbable and unlikely as this was. In the mean time she did not conceal herself from God, but said,

Thus hath the Lord dealt with me ascribing it all to the power of God, who keepeth the key of the womb in his hand, and maketh the fruit of it his reward.

In the days wherein he looked upon me: it is the same with Luk 1:48 ,

He hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden. The favour of God to his creatures is oft expressed under this notion, Psa 25:18 Psa 84:9 119:132 .

To take away my reproach among men. Barrenness is no more than a reproach amongst men; it was more especially a reproach to Jewish women, not only in regard of the expectation of being the mother of the Messias, (for none could expect that but a virgin, Isa 7:14 , and she of the tribe of Judah, to which the Messiah was promised, and one of the house of David, to whose family he was promised as a branch), but in regard of the special promise to Abraham, to whom a seed was promised, numerous as the dust, and as the stars, to which the barren woman could contribute nothing. It is a great mercy when God favoureth his people with any in evidences which take away their reproach amongst men, and a just cause for his people’ s thankful acknowledgment.

Lightfoot: Luk 1:24 - -- And after those days his wife Elisabeth conceived, and hid herself five months; saying,   [She hid herself five months.] " She hid hersel...

And after those days his wife Elisabeth conceived, and hid herself five months; saying,   

[She hid herself five months.] " She hid herself five months; saying, Thus hath the Lord dealt with me, in the days wherein he looked on me, to take away my reproach among men."  

She was big with child, it is plain, because God had looked on her, and taken away her reproach among men. She hid herself, because the Lord had dealt so with her, till he had taken away her reproach; giving her so remarkable a son, one who was to be so strict a Nazarite, and so famous a prophet. Lest therefore she should any way defile herself by going up and down, and thereby contract any uncleanness upon the Nazarite in her womb, she withdraws, and sequesters herself from all common conversation. Consult Jdg 13:4.  

There were several amongst the Jews that were wont to take upon them the sect of the Nazarites by their own voluntary vow. [Three hundred at once in the days of Jannaeus the king came together to Simeon Ben Shetah.] but there were but two only set apart by divine appointment, Samson and the Baptist: whom the same divine appointment, designing to preserve untouched from all kind of pollution even in their mothers' wombs, directed that the mothers themselves should keep themselves as distant as might be from all manner of defilement whatsoever. Elizabeth obeys; and for the whole time wherein she bore the child within her, she hid herself; for her more effectually avoiding all kind of uncleannesses; although it is true we have the mention but of five months; by reason of the story of the sixth month; which was to be immediately related, Luk 1:26.

Gill: Luk 1:24 - -- And after those days,.... The days of his ministration in the temple, quickly after his return home; the Ethiopic version reads, "after two days": ...

And after those days,.... The days of his ministration in the temple, quickly after his return home; the Ethiopic version reads, "after two days":

his wife Elisabeth conceived; according to the angels prediction, and notwithstanding her barrenness, and the unbelief of her husband,

and hid herself five months. The Arabic and Persic versions render it, "hid her size"; but there could be no occasion to take any methods to hide this, since, if she said nothing of it herself, and there could be no suspicion of it in one of her years, it could not be much discerned in her by such a time; but she hid herself, or lived retired, that she might be fully satisfied that she was with child, before she said any thing about it; and that she might not discover any pride or vanity on account of it; and to avoid all discourse with others about it, which might be rumoured abroad; and chiefly to shun all ceremonial uncleanness, which one, that bred a Nazarite, was obliged to; see Jdg 13:14 and most of all, that she might be retired, and spend her time in meditation upon the goodness of God, and in returning thanks to him for the favour she had received; saying; as in the following verse.

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Commentary -- Verse Notes / Footnotes

NET Notes: Luk 1:24 Grk “she kept herself in seclusion, saying.” The participle λέγουσα (legousa) has been translated as a ...

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TSK Synopsis: Luk 1:1-80 - --1 The preface of Luke to his whole gospel.5 The conception of John the Baptist;26 and of Christ.39 The prophecy of Elisabeth and of Mary, concerning C...

MHCC: Luk 1:5-25 - --The father and mother of John the Baptist were sinners as all are, and were justified and saved in the same way as others; but they were eminent for p...

Matthew Henry: Luk 1:5-25 - -- The two preceding evangelists had agreed to begin the gospel with the baptism of John and his ministry, which commenced about six months before our ...

Barclay: Luk 1:5-25 - --Zacharias, the central character in this scene, was a priest. He belonged to the section of Abia. Every direct descendant of Aaron was automatical...

Constable: Luk 1:5--3:1 - --II. The birth and childhood of Jesus 1:5--2:52 This section contains material unique in Luke. The only repeated ...

Constable: Luk 1:5-25 - --A. The announcement of John the Baptist's birth 1:5-25 There are striking parallels to this account in t...

Constable: Luk 1:24-25 - --3. The pregnancy of Elizabeth 1:24-25 The angel's announcement of John's birth occurred even bef...

College: Luk 1:1-80 - --LUKE 1 I. PROLOGUE (1:1-4) 1 Many have undertaken to draw up an account of the things that have been fulfilled a among us, 2 just as they were hande...

McGarvey: Luk 1:5-25 - -- V. ANNUNCIATION TO ZACHARIAS OF THE BIRTH OF JOHN THE BAPTIST. (At Jerusalem. Probably B. C. 6.) cLUKE I. 5-25.    c5 There was in the...

Lapide: Luk 1:1-34 - -- S. LUKE'S GOSPEL Third Edition JOHN HODGES, AGAR STREET, CHARING CROSS, LONDON. 1892. INTRODUCTION. ——o—— T   HE Holy Gospel o...

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Introduction / Outline

Robertson: Luke (Book Introduction) THE GOSPEL OF LUKE By Way of Introduction There is not room here for a full discussion of all the interesting problems raised by Luke as the autho...

JFB: Luke (Book Introduction) THE writer of this Gospel is universally allowed to have been Lucas (an abbreviated form of Lucanus, as Silas of Silvanus), though he is not expressly...

JFB: Luke (Outline) ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE FORERUNNER. (Luke 1:5-25) ANNUNCIATION OF CHRIST. (Luk 1:26-38) VISIT OF MARY TO ELISABETH. (Luke 1:39-56) BIRTH AND CIRCUMCISION...

TSK: Luke (Book Introduction) Luke, to whom this Gospel has been uniformly attributed from the earliest ages of the Christian church, is generally allowed to have been " the belove...

TSK: Luke 1 (Chapter Introduction) Overview Luk 1:1, The preface of Luke to his whole gospel; Luk 1:5, The conception of John the Baptist; Luk 1:26, and of Christ; Luk 1:39, The pro...

Poole: Luke 1 (Chapter Introduction) CHAPTER 1 The Argument Concerning the penman of this history, the certain time when he wrote it, and the occasion of his writing of it, we have lit...

MHCC: Luke (Book Introduction) This evangelist is generally supposed to have been a physician, and a companion of the apostle Paul. The style of his writings, and his acquaintance w...

MHCC: Luke 1 (Chapter Introduction) (Luk 1:1-4) The Preface. (v. 5-25) Zacharias and Elisabeth. (Luk 1:26-38) Christ's birth announced. (v. 39-56) Interview of Mary and Elisabeth. (L...

Matthew Henry: Luke (Book Introduction) An Exposition, with Practical Observations, of The Gospel According to St. Luke We are now entering into the labours of another evangelist; his name ...

Matthew Henry: Luke 1 (Chapter Introduction) The narrative which this evangelist gives us (or rather God by him) of the life of Christ begins earlier than either Matthew or Mark. We have reaso...

Barclay: Luke (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO SAINT LUKE A Lovely Book And Its Author The gospel according to St. Luke has been called the loveliest book ...

Barclay: Luke 1 (Chapter Introduction) An Historian's Introduction (Luk_1:1-4) A Son Is Promised (Luk_1:5-25) God's Message To Mary (Luk_1:26-38) The Paradox Of Blessedness (Luk_1:39-4...

Constable: Luke (Book Introduction) Introduction Writer Several factors indicate that the writer of this Gospel was the sa...

Constable: Luke (Outline) Outline I. Introduction 1:1-4 II. The birth and childhood of Jesus 1:5-2:52 ...

Constable: Luke Luke Bibliography Alford, Henry. The Greek Testament. New ed. 4 vols. London: Rivingtons, 1880. ...

Haydock: Luke (Book Introduction) THE HOLY GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST, ACCORDING TO ST. LUKE. INTRODUCTION St. Luke was a physician, a native of Antioch, the metropolis of Syria, a...

Gill: Luke (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO LUKE The writer of this Gospel, Luke, has been, by some, thought, as Origen a relates, to be the same with Lucius, mentioned in Ro...

College: Luke (Book Introduction) FOREWORD "Many have undertaken" to write commentaries on the Gospel of Luke, and a large number of these are very good. "It seemed good also to me" t...

College: Luke (Outline) OUTLINE There is general agreement among serious students of Luke's Gospel regarding its structure. I. Prologue Luke 1:1-4 II. Infancy Narrative...

Lapide: Luke (Book Introduction) S. LUKE'S GOSPEL Third Edition JOHN HODGES, AGAR STREET, CHARING CROSS, LONDON. 1892. INTRODUCTION. ——o—— THE Holy Gospel of Jesus Ch...

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