Luke 1:27

Luke 1:27 Meaning and Explanation

To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary.

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Gabriel comes to a virgin named Mary, betrothed to Joseph, a descendant of David.

What Does Luke 1:27 Mean?

Luke introduces Mary with three facts: she is a virgin; she is espoused to Joseph — a binding betrothal awaiting the wedding; and Joseph belongs to the house of David, the royal line of promise.

Every word carries the weight of prophecy. Through Joseph, the child will stand in David's line; through Mary's virginity, the birth will be God's own doing, recalling Isaiah's sign of the virgin with child (Isaiah 7:14). Before Mary speaks a word, grace has already found her — a young woman in a small town, chosen for the hinge of history.

Luke 1:27 in the Original Language

parthenos (παρθένος), 'virgin' -- an unmarried maiden.

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What does Luke 1:27 mean?

Gabriel comes to a virgin named Mary, betrothed to Joseph, a descendant of David.

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