Luke 1:44

For, lo! as the voice of thy salutation reached my ears, the babe leaped for joy in my womb.

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

In The King James Version

For, lo, as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in mine ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy.

In Context

43And whence is this favour shewn me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?

45And blessed is she that hath believed; for there shall be a fulfilment of the things told her from the Lord.

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Cross References

Luke 6:23Rejoice in that day, and leap for joy; for, lo! your reward is great in heaven: for after the same manner did your fathers to the prophets.

Matthew Henry on Luke 1:40-57

The Interview of Mary and Elisabeth; The Song of Mary. 39 And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Juda; 40 And entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth. 41 And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost: 42 And she spake out with a loud voice, and said, Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb. 43 And whence is this to me,… Read the whole commentary →

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