Luke 1:31

“And behold thou shalt conceive in thy womb, etc.] Though a pure virgin, which never knew a man; and therefore, “a behold”, is prefixed to it, as being what was extraordinary and wonderful; as it is also, in the prophesy of it, in (<230714>Isaiah 7:14) to which the angel manifestly refers, and is, by Matthew cited, as accomplished hereby; (See Gill on “<400122>Matthew 1:22-23”) and bring forth a Son, and shalt call his name Jesus; which signifies a “Saviour”; and a Saviour Christ is of God's appointing, providing and sending; and a very suitable one, being a spiritual Saviour, and a complete one, both able and willing to save to the uttermost all that believe in him; nor is there any other,…”

“The angel purposely conforms his language to Isaiah's famous prophecy (Isa 7:14) [CALVIN].”

“And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb - See the notes at Isaiah 7:14. And shalt call his name Jesus - A Saviour. See the notes at Matthew 1:21. All this was announced. also, by an angel to Joseph, after this visitation to Mary. See the notes at Matthew 1:20-21. return to 'Top of Page'”

“1:31 you will name him Jesus: Jesus means “the Lord saves.””

“thou: Luk 1:27; Isa 7:14; Mat 1:23; Gal 4:4 and shalt: Luk 1:13, Luk 2:21; Mat 1:21, Mat 1:25 Luke 1:32”