A.T. Robertson Commentary Luke 1:26
A.T. Robertson Commentary
Luke 1:26
1863–1934
Southern Baptist
A.T. Robertson Commentary
Luke 1:26
1863–1934
Southern Baptist
SCRIPTURE
"Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth," — Luke 1:26 (ASV)
Was sent (απεσταλη). Second aorist passive indicative of αποστελλω from which apostle comes. The angel Gabriel is God's messenger to Mary as to Zacharias (1:19).