Luke 1:56

And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned to her own house.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Luke 1:56

BSB

Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months and then returned home.

AKJV

And Mary stayed with her about three months, and returned to her own house.

CPDV

Then Mary stayed with her for about three months. And she returned to her own house.

ERV

And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned unto her house.

NHEB

Mary stayed with her about three months, and then returned to her house.

SMT

And Mary remained with her about three months, and returned to her house.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Luke 1:56

AndG1161Conjunction MaryG3137Noun Feminine abodeG3306Verb withG4862Preposition herG846 aboutG5616Adverb threeG5140Noun Feminine monthsG3376Noun Masculine andG2532Conjunction returnedG5290Verb toG1519PrepositionherownG846 houseG3624Noun Masculine

Commentary for Luke 1:56

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Luke 1:56

Summary

Woman stays with relative for several months

Place

Elizabeth's house

Event

Mary visits Elizabeth for months

Estimated Time Period

c. 6-5 BC