Luke 1:42

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And she spake out with a loud voice, and said, Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb.

Original Language Analysis

καὶ And G2532
καὶ And
Strong's: G2532
Word #: 1 of 17
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ἀνεφώνησεν she spake out G400
ἀνεφώνησεν she spake out
Strong's: G400
Word #: 2 of 17
to exclaim
φωνῇ voice G5456
φωνῇ voice
Strong's: G5456
Word #: 3 of 17
a tone (articulate, bestial or artificial); by implication, an address (for any purpose), saying or language
μεγάλῃ with a loud G3173
μεγάλῃ with a loud
Strong's: G3173
Word #: 4 of 17
big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application)
καὶ And G2532
καὶ And
Strong's: G2532
Word #: 5 of 17
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
εἶπεν said G2036
εἶπεν said
Strong's: G2036
Word #: 6 of 17
to speak or say (by word or writing)
εὐλογημένος Blessed G2127
εὐλογημένος Blessed
Strong's: G2127
Word #: 7 of 17
to speak well of, i.e., (religiously) to bless (thank or invoke a benediction upon, prosper)
σὺ art thou G4771
σὺ art thou
Strong's: G4771
Word #: 8 of 17
thou
ἐν among G1722
ἐν among
Strong's: G1722
Word #: 9 of 17
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
γυναιξίν women G1135
γυναιξίν women
Strong's: G1135
Word #: 10 of 17
a woman; specially, a wife
καὶ And G2532
καὶ And
Strong's: G2532
Word #: 11 of 17
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
εὐλογημένος Blessed G2127
εὐλογημένος Blessed
Strong's: G2127
Word #: 12 of 17
to speak well of, i.e., (religiously) to bless (thank or invoke a benediction upon, prosper)
ὁ G3588
ὁ
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 13 of 17
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
καρπὸς is the fruit G2590
καρπὸς is the fruit
Strong's: G2590
Word #: 14 of 17
fruit (as plucked), literally or figuratively
τῆς G3588
τῆς
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 15 of 17
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
κοιλίας womb G2836
κοιλίας womb
Strong's: G2836
Word #: 16 of 17
a cavity, i.e., (especially) the abdomen; by implication, the matrix; figuratively, the heart
σου of thy G4675
σου of thy
Strong's: G4675
Word #: 17 of 17
of thee, thy

Analysis & Commentary

Elisabeth's Spirit-filled greeting proclaims Mary 'blessed among women' and 'blessed is the fruit of thy womb.' The term 'blessed' (Greek 'eulogēmenē,' εὐλογημένη) indicates divine favor and approval. Elisabeth's recognition of Mary's special status and the blessing of her child comes through prophetic insight—the Holy Spirit reveals what Elisabeth could not know naturally. This greeting echoes Jael's blessing (Judges 5:24) and anticipates Mary's Magnificat. The 'fruit of thy womb' language emphasizes Jesus' true humanity—conceived in Mary, genuinely human.

Historical Context

Elisabeth's greeting occurs during Mary's visit, immediately after conception. The formal blessing formula 'blessed among women' was traditional in Jewish culture for praising exceptional women. Elisabeth's immediate recognition of Mary's pregnant condition and the child's significance demonstrates supernatural knowledge—the Holy Spirit enabling prophetic insight. This scene establishes a pattern: the Holy Spirit reveals Christ's identity to those with spiritual sensitivity (Simeon, Anna, etc.) while others remain blind.

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