Luke 1:24

“And after those dayes his wife Elizabeth conceiued, and hid her selfe fiue moneths, saying,”

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Other Translations

And after those days his wife Elisabeth conceived, and hid herself five months, saying,
- King James Version

After these days Elizabeth his wife became pregnant, and she kept herself in seclusion for five months, saying,
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And after these days Elisabeth his wife conceived; and she hid herself five months, saying,
- American Standard Version (1901)

After that time, Elisabeth, being certain that she was to become a mother, kept herself from men's eyes for five months, saying,
- Basic English Bible

Now after these days, Elizabeth his wife conceived, and hid herself five months, saying,
- Darby Bible

And after those days his wife Elisabeth conceived, and secluded herself five months, saying,
- Webster's Bible

and in course of time his wife Elizabeth conceived, and kept herself secluded five months.
- Weymouth Bible

After these days Elizabeth, his wife, conceived, and she hid herself five months, saying,
- World English Bible

And aftir these daies Elizabeth, his wijf, conseyuede, and hidde hir fyue monethis, and seide,
- Wycliffe Bible

and after those days, his wife Elisabeth conceived, and hid herself five months, saying --
- Youngs Literal Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Luke 1:24


1:24 Hid herself - She retired from company, that she might have the more leisure to rejoice and bless God for his wonderful mercy.


People's Bible Notes for Luke 1:24


Lu 1:24 Hid herself. Did not go into society, both from delicacy and that she might have more time for devotion.

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