Luke 1:38
And Mary said, “Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.” And the angel departed from her.
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After the angel Gabriel reveals that Mary, a virgin, will miraculously conceive and bear the Son of God, Mary questions how this can be possible, leading the angel to explain the Holy Spirit's role and point to Elizabeth's pregnancy as proof that "no word will be impossible with God." Mary then responds with humble submission and acceptance of God's plan, after which the angel leaves.
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doulē · Greek Noun
A female slave or bondservant; in a theological context, one who is entirely surrendered to the authority, ownership, and purposes of the Lord.
kyrios · Greek Noun
The supreme Authority and Master; a title used for God, emphasizing His sovereignty and the believer's obligation of obedience and submission.
rhēma · Greek Noun
A divine utterance, message, or promise; in this context, the specific prophetic word delivered to Mary regarding the birth of the Messiah.
cambridgeLuke 1:38: "And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her."
38 . be it unto me according to thy word ] The thoughts of the Virgin Mary seem to have found their most natural utterance in the phrases of Scripture. 1 Samuel 3:18 , “If it be the Lord let Him do what seemeth Him good.” For Mary too was aware that her high destiny must be mingled with anguish. And the angel departed from her ] We can best appreciate the noble simp…
calvinLuke 1:34-38: "Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man?"
- And Mary said to the angel, How shall this be, since I know not a man? 35. And the angel answering said to her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: wherefore also the holy thing which shall be born shall be called the Son of God. 36. And, behold, Elisabeth thy cousin, even she hath conceived a son in her old age, and this is the sixth month to her w…
Luke 1:38 reads: "And Mary said, “Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.” And the angel departed from her." — see the full explanation above for context and original-language notes.
After the angel Gabriel reveals that Mary, a virgin, will miraculously conceive and bear the Son of God, Mary questions how this can be possible, leading the angel to explain the Holy Spirit's role and point to Elizabeth's pregnancy as proof that "no word will be impossible with God." Mary then responds with humble submission and acceptance of God's plan, after which the angel leaves.
After the angel Gabriel reveals that Mary, a virgin, will miraculously conceive and bear the Son of God, Mary questions how this can be possible, leading the angel to explain the Holy Spirit's role and point to Elizabeth's pregnancy as proof that "no word will be impossible with God." Mary then responds with humble submission and acceptance of God's plan, after which the angel leaves.
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"And Mary said, “Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.” And the angel departed from her." — see the full study above for original language, historical background, and cross-references.
