Luke 1:34 asv — And Mary said unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man?

American Standard Version

"And Mary said unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man? "

— Luke 1:34, American Standard Version

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Luke 1 — Context

31

And behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS.

32

He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Most High: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David:

33

and he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end.

34

And Mary said unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man?

35

And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Spirit shall come upon thee, and the power of the Most High shall overshadow thee: wherefore also the holy thing which is begotten shall be called the Son of God.

36

And behold, Elisabeth thy kinswoman, she also hath conceived a son in her old age; and this is the sixth month with her that was called barren.

37

For no word from God shall be void of power.

Luke 1:34 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 1:34 say?
Luke 1:34 in the American Standard Version reads: “And Mary said unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man? ”
Where is Luke 1:34 in the Bible?
Luke 1:34 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 1, verse 34.
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 1:34.
What translation should I read Luke 1:34 in?
Luke 1:34 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 1:34?
Luke 1:34 reads (ASV): “And Mary said unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man? ” 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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