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Luke 1:40 Cross-References

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

Luke 1:40 (KJV)

Historical Context for Luke 1:40

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Zachariasthe priest (LUK 1:5) father of John the Baptist
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Elizabethwife of Zacharias (LUK 1:5)

Commentary on Luke 1:40

Mary's entrance into Zacharias's house and salutation of Elisabeth sets the stage for the Spirit-filled recognition that follows. The specific mention of saluting Elisabeth (not Zacharias) suggests intentional seeking of female fellowship. Mary's greeting triggers the Holy Spirit's manifestation in Elisabeth and John's womb, showing how God uses ordinary human interaction as occasions for extraordinary spiritual revelation. The simplicity of this domestic scene—one woman greeting another—becoming the context for prophetic utterance demonstrates that God works through normal life circumstances ...

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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