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Biblical narrative. According to the Gospel of Luke chapter 1, Elizabeth was "of the daughters of Aaron". She and her husband Zechariah/Zachariah were "righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless" ( 1:5–7 ), but childless. While he was in the temple of the Lord ( 1:8–12 ), Zachariah ...
May 6, 2019 · Elizabeth was a righteous and faithful woman who conceived a son in her old age, despite being barren. She was the aunt of Jesus and the mother of John the Baptist, who prepared the way for the Messiah.
- Jack Zavada
Jan 4, 2022 · Elizabeth in the Bible was the wife of a priest named Zechariah; she was also a cousin of Mary, the mother of Jesus. Elizabeth and Zechariah are called “righteous and blameless” people who walked in all the commandments of the Lord (Luke 1:6).
Mar 15, 2021 · Elizabeth in the Bible is the wife of Zacharias and mother of John the Baptist. Her inclusion in the Christ story demonstrates her significance to God and to us. While Jesus’...
- Lori Stanley Roeleveld
- God is Jehovah Jireh, and He Always Provides. Can you imagine the thoughts going through Mary’s head when the angel told her that not only is she pregnant as an engaged woman (the shame!)
- Avoid the comparison trap. Both Elizabeth and Mary were graciously favored by God. Each was given a calling to Mother men written about in prophecy. When Mary came to Elizabeth to share her news, Elizabeth’s reaction surprised me.
- God puts people in our lives at just the right time. For three months, during Elizabeth and Mary’s pregnancy, the two women spent their time together.
- God always keeps His promises. The name Elizabeth means “God keeps his oaths” (more on that below under interesting facts about Elizabeth in the Bible).
Elizabeth is popularly known as the mother of John the Baptist and the wife of Zechariah, a priest. Her story is very much tied with the story of Mary and the birth of Jesus because of the importance of John the Baptist in the life and ministry of Jesus.
Elizabeth was a priest's wife, John the Baptist's mother and Mary's cousin. Learn about her life, story and lessons from the Bible, including her righteousness, barrenness, pregnancy and spiritual encounter with Mary.
