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Elisabeth Oath of God
Elisabeth is a Greek name meaning oath of god. Mary's older cousin, who conceived John the Baptist in old age.
Where the name comes from
Ἐλισάβετ Elisábet — Elisabet, an Israelitess. Strong's G1665 derives it: of Hebrew origin (H0472).
Elisabeth in Scripture
The name appears in 8 verses, first at Luke 1:5.
Luke 1:5 · KJV
There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judaea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abia: and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elisabeth.
Luke 1:7 · KJV
And they had no child, because that Elisabeth was barren, and they both were now well stricken in years.
Luke 1:13 · KJV
But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John.
Luke 1:24 · KJV
And after those days his wife Elisabeth conceived, and hid herself five months, saying,
Luke 1:36 · KJV
And, behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren.
Luke 1:40 · KJV
And entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth.
Luke 1:41 · KJV
And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost:
Luke 1:57 · KJV
Now Elisabeth’s full time came that she should be delivered; and she brought forth a son.
Who bore the name
Read the story: Bible verses about Simeon and Anna.
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