Luke 1:36 nasb — "And behold, even your relative Elizabeth has also conceived a son in her old age; and she who was called barren is now…

NASB

""And behold, even your relative Elizabeth has also conceived a son in her old age; and she who was called barren is now in her sixth month."

— Luke 1:36, NASB

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Luke 1 — Context

33

and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and His kingdom will have no end."

34

Mary said to the angel, "How can this be, since I am a virgin?"

35

The angel answered and said to her, "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; and for that reason the holy Child shall be called the Son of God.

36

"And behold, even your relative Elizabeth has also conceived a son in her old age; and she who was called barren is now in her sixth month.

37

"For nothing will be impossible with God."

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And Mary said, "Behold, the bondslave of the Lord; may it be done to me according to your word." And the angel departed from her.

39

Now at this time Mary arose and went in a hurry to the hill country, to a city of Judah,

Luke 1:36 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 1:36 say?
Luke 1:36 in the NASB reads: “"And behold, even your relative Elizabeth has also conceived a son in her old age; and she who was called barren is now in her sixth month.”
Where is Luke 1:36 in the Bible?
Luke 1:36 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 1, verse 36.
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 1:36.
What translation should I read Luke 1:36 in?
Luke 1:36 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 1:36?
Luke 1:36 reads (NASB): “"And behold, even your relative Elizabeth has also conceived a son in her old age; and she who was called barren is now in her sixth month.” 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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