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.
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Gill's Exposition
And the angel came in unto her,.... Into her house, and into the room where she was:
and said, hail; all health, happiness, and prosperity attend thee; Mat 28:9.
thou art highly favoured; or…
Barnes' Notes
Hail - This word of salutation is equivalent to “Peace be with thee,” or “Joy be with thee;” a form of speech implying that she was signally favored, and expressing joy at meeting her. Highly favoured…
Adam Clarke
And the angel came in unto her - Some think that all this business was transacted in a vision; and that there was no personal appearance of the angel. When Divine visions were given, they are…
We have here notice given us of all that it was fit we should know concerning the incarnation and conception of our blessed Saviour, six months after the conception of John. The same angel, Gabriel,…
Cambridge Bible
highly favoured marg. "graciously accepted" or "much graced." Literally, having been graced (by God). Eph 1:6, "accepted." Not as in the Vulgate "Gratiâ plena" but "gratiâ cumulata." "Not a mother of…
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