Luke 1:29
Luke 1:29 Meaning and Explanation
“And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be.”
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Read Full Chapter →Mary is troubled at the angel's words and ponders what such a greeting could mean.
What Does Luke 1:29 Mean?
Luke notes what unsettles Mary: not the angel's appearance so much as his saying. She turns the greeting over in her mind, weighing what it could mean for heaven to address her so.
Here is the first glimpse of Mary's character — a thoughtful faith that ponders before it speaks, as she will ponder again at Bethlehem (Luke 2:19). Honest faith is allowed its troubled amazement. God is not impatient with those who need a moment to take in his grace; his next word to her is reassurance.
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What does Luke 1:29 mean?
Mary is troubled at the angel's words and ponders what such a greeting could mean.