Encyclopedia entry
Elisabeth
Also from Smith's (1884) +−
(the oath of God), the wife of Zacharias and mother of John the Baptist. She was herself of the priestly family, and a relation, (Luke 1:36) of the mother of our Lord.
In the Bible
7
Verses where Elisabeth is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).
- Luke 1:5
In the time of Herod king of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah, and whose wife Elizabeth was a descendant of Aaron.
- Luke 1:7
But they had no children, because Elizabeth was barren, and they were both well along in years.
- Luke 1:13
But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to give him the name John.
- Luke 1:24
After these days, his wife Elizabeth became pregnant and for five months remained in seclusion. She declared,
- Luke 1:36
Look, even Elizabeth your relative has conceived a son in her old age, and she who was called barren is in her sixth month.
- Luke 1:40
where she entered the home of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth.
+1 more verse naming Elisabeth.
Scripture on Elisabeth
1
Entries that reference Elisabeth
4
Voices on Elisabeth
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Surfaced by name match — accuracy varies by title clarity.
Sources · Hitchcock's Bible Names (1869) · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897) · Smith's Bible Dictionary (1884)
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