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A Prophetic Leap
Commentators agree that the leap of the unborn John the Baptist was more than a natural occurrence. It was a supernatural sign, described as a 'secret movement of the Spirit' (Calvin), acknowledging the presence of the unborn Messiah. This event served as the first testimony of John, the forerunner, to Jesus.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 1:41
18th Century
Theologian
Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost. The meaning of this seems to be that she was filled with joy; with a disposition to praise God; …
AT Robertson
On Luke 1:41
Leaped (εσκιρτησεν). A common enough incident with unborn children (Genesis 25:22), but Elisabeth was filled with the …
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 1:41
19th Century
Bishop
The salutation of Mary.—The words of the greeting were, we may believe, the usual formula, “Peace be with you,” or “The Lord be wi…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 1:39–43
19th Century
Preacher
And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Judah; and entered into the house of Zacharias, and sal…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 1:41
In this beautiful narrative, the stirring of the unborn child becomes a joyful prelude to Elizabeth’s being filled by the Holy Spirit, who enlighte…
John Calvin
On Luke 1:41
16th Century
Theologian
When Elisabeth heard It is natural that sudden joy, on the part of a pregnant woman, should cause a motion of the child in her womb; but L…
John Gill
On Luke 1:41
17th Century
Pastor
And it came to pass that when Elisabeth heard the
salutation of Mary
Which might be b…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 1:39–56
17th Century
Minister
It is very good for those who have the work of grace begun in their souls to share with one another. On Mary's arrival, Elisabeth was conscious of …