Luke 1:24 net — After some time his wife Elizabeth became pregnant, and for five months she kept herself in seclusion. She said,

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"After some time his wife Elizabeth became pregnant, and for five months she kept herself in seclusion. She said,"

— Luke 1:24, NET Bible

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Luke 1 — Context

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Now the people were waiting for Zechariah, and they began to wonder why he was delayed in the holy place.

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When he came out, he was not able to speak to them. They realized that he had seen a vision in the holy place, because he was making signs to them and remained unable to speak.

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When his time of service was over, he went to his home.

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After some time his wife Elizabeth became pregnant, and for five months she kept herself in seclusion. She said,

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“This is what the Lord has done for me at the time when he has been gracious to me, to take away my disgrace among people.”

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Birth Announcement of Jesus the Messiah In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth,

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to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, a descendant of David, and the virgin’s name was Mary.

Luke 1:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 1:24 say?
Luke 1:24 in the NET Bible reads: “After some time his wife Elizabeth became pregnant, and for five months she kept herself in seclusion. She said,”
Where is Luke 1:24 in the Bible?
Luke 1:24 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 1, verse 24.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 1:24.
What translation should I read Luke 1:24 in?
Luke 1:24 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 1:24?
Luke 1:24 reads (NET): “After some time his wife Elizabeth became pregnant, and for five months she kept herself in seclusion. She said,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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