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ELIZABETH

(Gk. Elisábet)

The mother of John the Baptist, wife of Zechariah the priest, and a relative of Mary the mother of Jesus. Elizabeth was described as a righteous descendant of Aaron and obedient to the laws of God (Luke 1:5-6). She was barren and of advanced age when Zechariah received the news in the temple that she would bear a son to be named John, along with the prophetic message concerning John’s mission. Her barrenness, like that of Sarah and Hannah, foreshadowed a child of great significance. Elizabeth attributed her conception to the favor of the Lord upon her (Luke 1:25).

Mary learned of Elizabeth’s pregnancy from Gabriel as a sign that “nothing is impossible with God,” and visited Elizabeth in the sixth month. Elizabeth was filled with the spirit at Mary’s greeting and blessed Mary both for her faith and for the child that she too would bear (Luke 1:41-45). At the circumcision Elizabeth gave her child the name of John, which was confirmed by his father (Luke 1:60-63).

Jo Ann H. Seely

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ELIZABETH

Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible (2000)