Luke 1:42 nasb — And she cried out with a loud voice and said, "Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!

NASB

"And she cried out with a loud voice and said, "Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!"

— Luke 1:42, NASB

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Luke 1 — Context

39

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

40

and entered the house of Zacharias and greeted Elizabeth.

41

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

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And she cried out with a loud voice and said, "Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!

43

"And how has it happened to me, that the mother of my Lord would come to me?

44

"For behold, when the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby leaped in my womb for joy.

45

"And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what had been spoken to her by the Lord."

Luke 1:42 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Luke 1:42 say?
Luke 1:42 in the NASB reads: “And she cried out with a loud voice and said, "Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!”
Where is Luke 1:42 in the Bible?
Luke 1:42 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 1, verse 42.
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 1:42.
What translation should I read Luke 1:42 in?
Luke 1:42 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 1:42?
Luke 1:42 reads (NASB): “And she cried out with a loud voice and said, "Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!” 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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