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Luke 1:44 Cross-References
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“For, lo, as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in mine ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy.”
Luke 1:44 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 1:44
John's leap in Elisabeth's womb 'for joy' at Mary's salutation demonstrates prenatal life and spiritual sensitivity. The Greek 'eskirtesen en agalliasei' indicates not random movement but joyful exultation—John's first prophetic act was recognizing and rejoicing at his Lord's presence. This affirms both the full humanity of the unborn and the unique role of John as forerunner who would prepare the way. From a Reformed perspective, this shows God's sovereign work in election and sanctification even before birth. The unborn John's response to the unborn Jesus foreshadows his future ministry poin...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
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