Luke 1:44

For as soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy.

Berean Standard Bible

Study note

Setting — Elizabeth speaks to Mary upon her arrival, describing the immediate physical reaction of her unborn child to Mary’s voice.

The words — φωνὴ (phōnē) means voice, and ἀσπασμοῦ (aspasmou) means greeting. The text notes that the mere sound of this greeting triggered the child’s movement.

The thread — This verse advances Luke’s theme of divine fulfillment preceding visible birth, echoing the pattern in Luke 1:45 where faith is linked to God’s spoken word. The narrative thread connects prenatal recognition to the fulfillment of prophecy.

Why it lands — The verse requires the reader to acknowledge that God’s promises operate independently of human timing or visible signs. It demands a posture of trust when divine action remains hidden beneath ordinary circumstances.

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The Greek words

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.