Elizabeth

Elizabeth is a woman living at the time of the New Testament, from the tribe of Levi. She is named in 8 verses of the Bible, first in Luke 1:5.

Family

Verses

Luke

• Luke 1:5
  There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abia: and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elisabeth.In the time of Herod king of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah, and whose wife Elizabeth was a daughter of Aaron.
• Luke 1:7
  And they had no child, because that Elisabeth was barren, and they both were now well stricken in years.But they had no children, because Elizabeth was barren, and they were both well along in years.
• Luke 1:13
  But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John.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 1:24
  And after those days his wife Elisabeth conceived, and hid herself five months, saying,After these days, his wife Elizabeth became pregnant and for five months remained in seclusion. She declared,
• Luke 1:36
  And, behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren.Look, even Elizabeth your relative has conceived a son in her old age, and she who was called barren is in her sixth month.
• Luke 1:40
  And entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth.where she entered the home of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth.
• Luke 1:41
  And 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:When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.
• Luke 1:57
  Now Elisabeth’s full time came that she should be delivered; and she brought forth a son.When the time came for Elizabeth to have her child, she gave birth to a son.

Notes

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