Luke 1:36. Thy kinswoman. How close the relationship was does not appear. It does not follow from this that Mary was also of the tribe of Levi, for intermarriage was allowed (comp. Exodus 6:23; Judges 17:7; Numbers 36 refers to the case of heiresses).

She also. The case of Elisabeth, presenting a slight analogy because of her old age, is adduced as a confirmation of the angel's words, the more appropriately because of the relationship.

Continues after advertising
Continues after advertising

Old Testament