highly favoured marg. "graciously accepted" or "much graced." Literally, having been graced (by God). Ephesians 1:6, "accepted." Not as in the Vulgate "Gratiâ plena" but "gratiâ cumulata." "Not a mother of grace, but a daughter." Bengel.

blessed art thou among women These words are of dubious authenticity, being omitted by B and various versions. They may have been added from Luke 1:42. With this address comp. Judges 6:12.

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