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Her neighbors and her relatives heard that the Lord had magnified his mercy towards her; and they rejoiced with her.
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A Joy Meant to Be Shared
The community's reaction wasn't just a fleeting moment. Scholars note the original Greek verb for “rejoiced with” implies a continuous, ongoing celebration. The joy was mutual, fulfilling the angel's prophecy that “many will rejoice at his birth” (Luke 1:14). This highlights a biblical model for community: bearing each other's burdens and sharing in each other's blessings.
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Had magnified (εμεγαλυνεν). Aorist active indicative. Same verb as in verse 46.Rejoiced with her (συνεχαιρον αυτη…
19th Century
Anglican
Her neighbours and her cousins.—Better, her kindred, as including a wider range of relations than that which comes within…
These verses give the impression that no one in the neighborhood knew of Elizabeth’s pregnancy. On one level, the “joy” is over Elizabeth’s emergen…
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16th Century
Protestant
And her neighbors and relatives heard. It may be doubted whether these people perceived the wonderful kindness of God solely from the fact…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And her neighbours, and her cousins That lived in Hebron, and the parts adjacent, whether of the house of Aaron, or …
Presbyterian
In these verses, we have an account of the birth of John the Baptist and the great joy among all the relatives of the family. He was to be called J…
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