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Luke 1:40

Luke 1:40
And entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And entered into the house of Zacharias, &c. Which was in the above city, and might be well known to her: and saluted Elisabeth; not Zacharias; either because he was not at home; or because he was…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Saluted Elizabeth - Expressed great joy and gratification at seeing her, and used the customary tokens of affectionate salutation.

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Luke 1:39-56

We have here an interview between the two happy mothers, Elisabeth and Mary: the angel, by intimating to Mary the favour bestowed on her cousin Elisabeth (Luk 1:36), gave occasion for it; and…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Luke 1:39-45

The Visit of Mary to Elizabeth

39. in those days Rather, these. Probably within a month of the Annunciation.

went into the hill country Palestine west of the Jordan lies in fourparallel lines of very…