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"Thus has the Lord done to me in the days in which he looked at me, to take away my reproach among men."
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The Pain of Public Shame
Commentators explain that for a Jewish woman like Elizabeth, being childless was not just a private sorrow but a public "reproach" or disgrace. It was often interpreted as a sign of God's disfavor or punishment for a hidden sin. Understanding this intense cultural pressure helps us grasp the depth of her gratitude and relief when God intervened.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Thus. In this merciful manner.
To take away my reproach. Among the Jews, a family of children was counted a signal blessin…
My reproach (ονειδος μου). Keenly felt by a Jewish wife because the husband wanted an heir and because of the hope of the Messiah,…
19th Century
Anglican
To take away my reproach among men.—The words express in almost their strongest form the Jewish feeling as to maternity. …
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Baptist
I do not wonder that, in her solemn joy, she shunned the gossips of the neighborhood and kept herself in seclusion. I do believe that there is many…
As with the announcement to Mary, the word concerning Zechariah and Elizabeth’s promised son was given before his conception. It is characteristic …
16th Century
Protestant
Thus has the Lord done to me. She extols in private the goodness of God, until the time is fully come for making it generally known.
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Thus has the Lord dealt with me In a very gracious and bountiful manner; in giving her strength to conceive a son in her …
The father and mother of John the Baptist were sinners, as all are, and were justified and saved in the same way as others; but they were distingui…
