Atomic Bible

The wife of Zechariah and mother of John the Baptist.

Elizabeth

Named in 8 verses of Luke, first in Luke 1:5.

ἘλισάβετElizabeth

Father
Father of Elizabeth
Married to
Zechariah
Children
John
People
Tribe of Levi

About Elizabeth Written by AI

Elizabeth was the wife of Zechariah, a priest from the division of Abijah, and the mother of John the Baptist (Luke 1:5). She was a descendant of Aaron, making her a Levite (Luke 1:5). Elizabeth and her husband were described as righteous before God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and statutes of the Lord (Luke 1:6). Despite their righteousness, Elizabeth was barren, and both she and Zechariah were advanced in years (Luke 1:7). An angel appeared to Zechariah and announced that Elizabeth would bear a son, who was to be named John (Luke 1:13). When Elizabeth conceived, she remained in seclusion for five months, praising God for His favor (Luke 1:24 to 25). During her sixth month of pregnancy, her relative Mary, who was carrying Jesus, visited her (Luke 1:36). Upon hearing Mary's greeting, the baby leaped in Elizabeth's womb, and she was filled with the Holy Spirit, blessing Mary and her child (Luke 1:41 to 45). After the birth of John, Elizabeth and Zechariah had him circumcised and named on the eighth day, according to the angel's instructions (Luke 1:59 to 63). The Bible does not provide further details about Elizabeth's life after these events.

Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.

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Where the Bible names her

  1. Luke 1:5

    In the time of Herod king of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah, and whose wife Elizabeth was a descendant of Aaron.

  2. Luke 1:7

    But they had no children, because Elizabeth was barren, and they were both well along in years.

  3. Luke 1:13

    But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to give him the name John.

  4. Luke 1:24

    After these days, his wife Elizabeth became pregnant and for five months remained in seclusion. She declared,

  5. Luke 1:36

    Look, even Elizabeth your relative has conceived a son in her old age, and she who was called barren is in her sixth month.

  6. Luke 1:40

    where she entered the home of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth.

  7. Luke 1:41

    When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.

  8. Luke 1:57

    When the time came for Elizabeth to have her child, she gave birth to a son.

From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.