King James Version
What Does Luke 1:29 Mean?
“And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be.”
Context
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To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary.
28
And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women. highly: or, graciously accepted, or, of much grace
29
And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be.
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And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God.
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And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS.
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(29) **she was troubled at his saying.**—The same word is used as had been used of Zacharias. With Mary, as with him, the first feeling was one of natural terror. Who was the strange visitor, and what did the strange greeting mean?
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
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