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Luke 1:43

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 1:43 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come unto me?” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come unto me?
Luke 1:43 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 1

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
40and entered into the house of Zacharias and saluted Elisabeth.
41And it came to pass, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit;
42and she lifted up her voice with a loud cry, and said, Blessed [art] thou among women, and blessed [is] the fruit of thy womb.
43And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come unto me?
44For behold, when the voice of thy salutation came into mine ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy.
45And blessed [is] she that believed; for there shall be a fulfilment of the things which have been spoken to her from the Lord.
46And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord,
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And whence is this to me, etc.]. How comes it to pass, that such notice is taken of me, such an honour is done me; that besides being favoured with a child, who shall be great, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? Elisabeth was far from envying the superior honour conferred on her kinswoman, who was both meaner and younger than she; that she esteems it a wonderful favour, that she should be indulged with a visit from her, who had already conceived the Messiah: and in due time would be the mother of him, as man; who, in his divine nature, is Lord of all angels, and men, and every creature; and in an especial manner was her Lord, and the Lord of all the saints; by his Father's gift…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“"The mother of my Lord"--but not "My Lady" (compare Luk 20:42; Joh 20:28)" [BENGEL].”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“And whence is this to me? - An expression of humility. Why is it that the mother of my Lord should come to me, as if to honor me? Mother of my Lord - The word “Lord” sometimes denotes “divinity,” and sometimes superior, master, teacher, or governor. It was given by the Jews to their expected Messiah; but whether they understood it as denoting divinity cannot now be ascertained. It is clear only that Elizabeth used it as denoting great dignity and honor. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“whence: Luk 7:7; Rut 2:10; Sa1 25:41; Mat 3:14; Joh 13:5-8; Phi 2:3 my: Luk 20:42-44; Psa 110:1; Joh 13:13, Joh 20:28; Phi 3:8 Luke 1:44”
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