The prophecy of Elisabeth and of Mary, concerning Jesus. In those days Mary set out and went with haste to a Judean town in the hill country, where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. 24 Some time later his wife Elizabeth conceived and for five months she kept to herself, saying, 25 'The Lord has done this for me, now that it has pleased him to take away the humiliation I suffered in public.'. (7) Mary is a model disciple in that her praise was not only a personal expression of worship, but also was edifying to Elizabeth. Verses 39-56. 38Mary said, Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. Elizabeth was the wife of an obscure priest. Indeed, she does not focus on the child, per se, but on the results of the coming of Messiah. Our salvation comes about in the same way that Marys baby was conceivedtotally by the sovereign work of God, apart from any effort which Mary might make. Your gift is tax-deductible as allowed by law. Matt. The book of Revelation speaks much of these themes, and prophesies their fulfillment. 8Once when he was serving as priest in his divisions turn before God, Mary left almost immediately for the home of Elizabeth and Zacharias, and the journey may have taken some time. Indeed, I believe that Luke is telling us that wives are not restricted to the level of spirituality of their mate. I was 'a stranger and you gave me no welcome', Pope Francis: 'We do not have to be perfect', Daily Readings for Wednesday, January 18, 2023, St. Volusian: Saint of the Day for Wednesday, January 18, 2023, Prayer for the Family: Prayer of the Day for Wednesday, January 18, 2023. * [1:13] Do not be afraid: a stereotyped Old Testament phrase spoken to reassure the recipient of a heavenly vision (Gn 15:1; Jos 1:9; Dn 10:12, 19 and elsewhere in Lk 1:30; 2:10). If It Is During The Millennium How Will There Not Be Pain And Tears When The Devil Is Released To Deceive The Nations? The major reason for this position, in my opinion, is the similarity of the magnificat to the praise of Hannah in 1 Samuel chapter 2. 39In those days Mary arose and went with haste into the hill country, to a city of Judah, 40and she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. . Granted, the worship of these two women is not public, but private. 8 Now it happened that it was the turn of his section to serve, and he was exercising his priestly office before God. How, then, did Elizabeth know that Jesus would be born of a virgin, and that the virgin was none other than her relative, Mary? 59* When they came on the eighth day to circumciseh the child, they were going to call him Zechariah after his father, The bore the added social stigma of having no children. 45And blessed is she who believed that there would be[a] a fulfilment of what was spoken to her from the Lord. 46And Mary said, My soul magnifies the Lord,47and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,48for he has regarded the low estate of his handmaiden.For behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed;49for he who is mighty has done great things for me,and holy is his name.50And his mercy is on those who fear himfrom generation to generation.51He has shown strength with his arm,he has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts,52he has put down the mighty from their thrones,and exalted those of low degree;53he has filled the hungry with good things,and the rich he has sent empty away.54He has helped his servant Israel,in remembrance of his mercy,55as he spoke to our fathers,to Abraham and to his posterity for ever.[b]. That which she speaks far surpasses what we are told Gabriel said to Zacharias. The particular focus of the announcement of the birth of Jesus is on his identity as Son of David (Lk 1:3233) and Son of God (Lk 1:32, 35). Version. (H)From now on all generations will call me blessed,(I)49for the Mighty One has done great things(J) for meholy is his name. There is a principle at work here in the first two chapters of Luke which can be found elsewhere in the Bible. (39) The hill country . (N)52He has brought down rulers from their thronesbut has lifted up the humble. At the beginning of his two-volume work Luke shows those who play crucial roles in the inauguration of Christianity to be wholly a part of the people of Israel. In short, Mary is the focus, not Elizabeth. 41And when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit 42and she exclaimed with a loud cry, Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb! For behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed; he has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts, to Abraham and to his posterity for ever.. While Christs coming meant more than saving men from their sins, this was the beginning, the prerequisite for all that He would accomplish. Luke . 12Zechariah was troubled by what he saw, and fear came upon him. they wondered. Mary did not mention the Law of Moses, the Mosaic Covenant, but only Gods promise to Abraham, the Abrahamic Covenant. I was sent to speak to you and to announce to you this good news.i The Magnificat is based on the Song of Hannah (1 Sam 2.1-10), and other Old Testament passages that describe Gods favor toward Israel and especially toward the poor and lowly. 57When the time arrived for Elizabeth to have her child she gave birth to a son. (O)53He has filled the hungry with good things(P)but has sent the rich away empty.54He has helped his servant Israel,remembering to be merciful(Q)55to Abraham and his descendants(R) forever,just as he promised our ancestors.. * Luke 1:39-56 - Scripture (NRSV Bible) Mary Visits Elizabeth 39 In those days Mary set out and went with haste to a Judean town in the hill country, 40 where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. He would be the Son of the Most High, who would be given the throne of His father David, from which He would rule (vv. There are many nominal Christians who are tying to live an impossible (miraculous) life, yet who have not been miraculously born again. I fear some of you may be trying to live a miraculous life, but who have not had the prerequisite new birth. May I exhort you to experience this new birth through faith in Christ this very hour. I am an old man and my wife is getting on in years.'. 69 and he has established for us a saving power in the House of his servant David. Luke is not only interested in the words and deeds of Jesus, but also in the larger context of the birth, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus as the fulfillment of the promises of God in the Old Testament. I am still supposed to be . The Conspiracy Against Jesus. We have further corroboration of this from two other statements made by Luke: But she was greatly troubled at this statement, and kept pondering what kind of salutation this might be (Luke 1:29, emphasis mine). 19 The angel replied, 'I am Gabriel, who stand in God's presence, and I have been sent to speak to you and bring you this good news. Marys Magnificat focuses on much more than just her own blessing in the bearing of Messiah. John is great in the sight of the Lord (Lk 1:15); Jesus will be Great (a LXX attribute, used absolutely, of God) (Lk 1:32). All rights reserved. There were now two witnesses. While bearing the Messiah was a distinct privilege for Mary, that for which she is most highly praised is her faith and her obedience. She must have been very devastated upon seeing Jesus died but she understood the truth. Your Catholic Voice Foundation has been granted a recognition of tax exemption under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. And so, too, will the greatness of Messiah and His ministry surpass that of John the Baptist, the forerunner of Messiah. Luke . 6 Both were upright in the sight of God and impeccably carried out all the commandments and observances of the Lord. The angel had not commanded Mary to go to the house of Elizabeth, but had only stated that Elizabeth was pregnant in her old age, which showed that nothing is impossible with God (Luke 1:36-37). 46v And Mary said:*, My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord;w. 48For he has looked upon his handmaids lowliness; behold, from now on will all ages call me blessed.y. To press the matter further, I doubt that Mary understood that the redemptive purpose of Christs first coming would be accomplished by His death on a cross, death at the hands of wicked men. Overview Of The Gospels. (6) Elizabeths praise suggests that she may have possessed a greater depth of spiritual and scriptural insight than her husband. get to know the Bible better! (:48a) State of Elevation from Humble Standing. While no instruction was given here, the inference was clear: Elizabeth would be an encouragement to Mary, and a woman who would understand what God was doing in the virgins life. Many have observed the similarities of this Magnificat of Mary to the hymn of praise of Hanna in 1 Samuel chapter 2. The very moment she entered the house and gave a customary greeting, Elizabeth blessed Mary as the mother of her Lord. 59 Now it happened that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child; they were going to call him Zechariah after his father, 60 but his mother spoke up. Third, the account which Luke has provided us of Marys intimate worship, shared only with Elizabeth, should instruct and motivate us in the disciplines of discipleship. Elizabeth was not restricted to the level of spirituality of her husband, nor did the fact that the public expression of her worship was limited keep her from experiencing the greatest intimacy with her God. Instead, we must focus on the things which Luke has included, for these point to the thrust of his argument. Q. Creed) accept this. (6) Mary is a model disciple in her evident reflection and meditation on the things of God. 30 but the angel said to her, 'Mary, do not be afraid; you have won God's favour. 55 -according to the promise he made to our ancestors -- of his mercy to Abraham and to his descendants for ever. This is not so. We would expect Mary to be taken with the fact that she will have a baby, and that this baby will be the Son of God. We must seek to dwell much more on the character of God, of His covenant promises, and of His working in history, as well as in the future. 44For behold, when the voice of your greeting came to my ears, the babe in my womb leaped for joy. The naming of the child John and Zechariahs recovery from his loss of speech should be understood as fulfilling the angels announcement to Zechariah in Lk 1:13, 20. Ps 18:46; Isa 17:10; 61:10; Hab 3:18; 1Ti 1:1; 2:3; 4:10, Ge 11:8; Ex 18:11; 2Sa 22:28; Jer 13:9; 49:16, NIV, The Story: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People, NIV, Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible, Red Letter Edition: Bringing to Life the Ancient World of Scripture, NIV, Story of Jesus: Experience the Life of Jesus as One Seamless Story, NIV, The Story, Hardcover, Comfort Print: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People, NIV, Biblical Theology Study Bible, Comfort Print: Follow Gods Redemptive Plan as It Unfolds throughout Scripture, NIV, The Woman's Study Bible, Full-Color, Red Letter: Receiving God's Truth for Balance, Hope, and Transformation. There is no hint that she thinks God has chosen her to be the mother of Messiah due to her blessedness, but rather that her blessedness is the result of Gods sovereign and gracious choice to use her as His instrument. Mary viewed all of Gods dealings in the light of His grace; the religious leaders only thought in terms of human works. We can see that the verbs in these verses are past perfect. At this time the social order will under a radical and violent reversal. God has not just singled Mary out for blessing, leaving others in their miserable estate. Nevertheless, their praise was pleasing to God and it has been preserved for our edification. 39During those days Mary set out and traveled to the hill country in haste to a town of Judah, In other words, Marys praise does not focus on the immediate blessedness of her having this child, but on the ultimate outcome of the coming of Messiah. Bible Study Summary with Questions The Worship of Two Women Disciples. Geldenhuys responds, In discussing this hymn of praise, some critics have asked whether Mary had her Old Testament open before her when she uttered the song. (K)50His mercy extends to those who fear him,from generation to generation. "For He has had regard for the humble state of His bondslave;". 4. 49 for the Mighty One has done great things for me. Making use of a formal, literary construction and vocabulary, the author writes the prologue in imitation of Hellenistic Greek writers and, in so doing, relates his story about Jesus to contemporaneous Greek and Roman literature. In all of these cases we must remember that Luke purposefully chose, under the guidance and control of the Holy Spirit, either to include or to exclude various details. Both she and Zacharias were country people, who lived in an unnamed village in the hill country of Judah. (1) Elizabeth seems to praise Mary before Mary has had any opportunity to explain anything to her. The form of the proper noun is the same as that in "Bethlehem, of the land of Juda," in Matthew 2:6.The city may have been one of those assigned to the priests within the limits of the tribe of Judah, and if so, it is interesting to think of the Virgin as undertaking a journey which . The immediate faith and submission of Mary, a simple and very young peasant girl, to the will of God is contrasted with the hesitant request of Zachariah for a sign, a man who was a priest all his many years of life. When we look back at Lukes report of what Zacharias was told by Gabriel, it was simply that the son God was giving him and his wife would be the forerunner of Messiah. The loose connection between the hymn and the context is further seen in the fact that a few Old Latin manuscripts identify the speaker of the hymn as Elizabeth, even though the overwhelming textual evidence makes Mary the speaker. Zacharias faith wavered, and he consequently asked for some sign, some proof that the promise of the angel would be fulfilled. 11the angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing at the right of the altar of incense. Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (RSVCE), Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition. The narrative uses early Christian traditions about the birth of Jesus, traditions about the birth and circumcision of John the Baptist, and canticles such as the Magnificat (Lk 1:4655) and Benedictus (Lk 1:6779), composed of phrases drawn from the Greek Old Testament. Here and in Lk 3:12 he connects his narrative with events in Palestinian history; in Lk 2:12 and Lk 3:1 he casts the Jesus story in the light of events of Roman history. Since Hannahs circumstances more closely parallel those of Elizabeth, some have drawn the hasty conclusion that it was she, rather than Mary, who composed this hymn of praise. She would have been separated from Joseph, while at the same time being chaperoned by Elizabeth and Zachariah. It's a little awkward to ask, but we need your help. * [1:32] Son of the Most High: cf. 52 He has pulled down princes from their thrones and raised high the lowly. One cannot read the Magnificat of Mary without realizing that she has drawn deeply from the terminology and the theology of the Old Testament. The scribes and Pharisees, however, seemed only to grasp a few of the particulars, but missed the plan. 16 The term young is used with some caution, for it is only tradition that teaches us Mary was a young, girl, a teen. She may have been rehearsing what she would say to Elizabeth when she first saw her. New International Version (NIV). The marginal references in our Bibles indicate the many other allusions and parallels. And He went down with them, and came to Nazareth; and He continued in to them; and His mother treasured all these things in her heart (Luke 2:51, emphasis mine). Catholic Online is a Project of Your Catholic Voice Foundation, a Not-for-Profit Corporation. h. [1:17] Sir 48:10; Mal 3:1; 3:2324; Mt 11:14; 17:1113. Do Those Who Commit Suicide Go To Hell? Elizabeth is a magnificent woman of God, in Lukes opinion. It is a happy thing when those who are joined to each other in marriage are both joined to the Lord; and it is especially requisite that the priests, the Lord's ministers, should with their yoke-fellows be righteous before God, that they may be examples to the flock, and rejoice their hearts. Since you did not believe my words, which will come true at their appointed time, you will be silenced and have no power of speech until this has happened.'. gain access to 50+ premium resources to enhance your study of Scripture. 22But when he came out, he was unable to speak to them, and they realized that he had seen a vision in the sanctuary. The two women are Elizabeth, the soon-to-be mother of John the Baptist, and Mary, the mother-to-be of Messiah, were truly great and godly women. Mary, too, was a humble peasant girl. In verses 46-49, Mary praises God for His mercy as expressed toward her. We cannot say for certain, but we can affirm at this moment that all that she said was divinely inspired. 41When Elizabeth heard Marys greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. Let us bear in mind, however, that Luke has not told us this was the case. 36 And I tell you this too: your cousin Elizabeth also, in her old age, has conceived a son, and she whom people called barren is now in her sixth month. God looked upon her humble estate with compassion; consequently she will be esteemed blessed by all future generations (v. 48). Not so with Mary. Announcement of the Birth of Jesus. For less than $5/mo. 6 Both were upright in the sight of God and impeccably carried out all the commandments and observances of the Lord. In this, Luke agrees with the Marcan parallel (Mk 3:31-35), although by omitting Mk 3:33 and especially Mk 3:20-21 Luke has softened the Marcan picture of Jesus' natural family. In the course of Zacharias priestly duties, it fell his lot to have the high privilege of offering the incense at the temple of the Lord (vv. Herod the Great, the son of the Idumean Antipater, was declared King of Judea by the Roman Senate in 40 B.C., but became the undisputed ruler of Palestine only in 37 B.C. In His ministry the Lord Jesus would expand on he social themes of Marys Magnificat: And turning His gaze on His disciples, He began to say, Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. As we conclude, let me suggest some specific applications of our text. 43And why is this granted me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? 98% of our readers don't give; they simply look the other way. The first to speak, Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, cries out in a loud voice and utters words which we could only consider prophetic: "Blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb" (Lk 1 : 42). The point I wish to make here is that the restrictions which the New Testament makes on women and their role in public worship are not detrimental to the spiritual life and development of women. When one thinks of the women of the ancient world, our first emotional response is usually pity. 56And Mary remained with her about three months, and returned to her home. 71 that he would save us from our enemies and from the hands of all those who hate us. When Mary asks a similar question in Lk 1:34, unlike Zechariah who was punished for his doubt, she, in spite of her doubt, is praised and reassured (Lk 1:3537). Luke 1:56 Catholic Bible 57 The time came for Elizabeth to have her child, and she gave birth to a son; 58 and when her neighbours and relations heard that the Lord had lavished on her his faithful love, they shared her joy. Now, it would appear that both mother and child were both filled with the Holy Spirit simultaneously. 17He will go before him in the spirit and power of Elijah* to turn the hearts of fathers toward children and the disobedient to the understanding of the righteous, to prepare a people fit for the Lord.h Blessed are you who hunger now, for you shall be satisfied But woe to you who are rich, for you are receiving your comfort in full. Luke 1,39-56. by Fr. Throughout the Old Testament, the miraculous ministries of Gods chosen instruments often began by a miraculous or unusual birth. This would even be true in the Jewish world of those days when our Lord added humanity to His deity and manifested Himself to men. 12 The sight disturbed Zechariah and he was overcome with fear. The did not have any children, however, and now that they were advanced in age, it would take a miracle for them ever to do so. Luke does not tell us of any such communication, and the readers impression tends to be that there was no communication prior to her arrival, at least so far as Marys visitation by the angel. 26In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth, 53 He has filled the starving with good things, sent the rich away empty. Thus, it is used with reference to Nazareth (1:26), which was but a village. Do not be carried away by varied and strange teachings, for it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace, not by foods, through which those who were thus occupied were not benefited (Heb. The scribes and Pharisees seemed as though they could only think and talk in terms of the Law of Moses. Far more important to Luke is her virginity, for this is an essential element in the virgin birth. 24-25). If you donate just $5.00, the price of your coffee, Catholic Online School could keep thriving. Women may be limited so far as their public ministry is concerned, but not so far as their spirituality and intimacy with God is concerned. There is no mention as to whether or not Mary was pregnant when she first arrived at the home of Elizabeth and Zachariah. 14:26a). (L)51He has performed mighty deeds with his arm;(M)he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. She would, by the miraculous action of the Holy Spirit, become pregnant, and her holy child would be called the Son of God (v. 35). Both reach out in love and rejoice in the work of God in their live. 79 to give light to those who live in darkness and the shadow dark as death, and to guide our feet into the way of peace. * [1:69] A horn for our salvation: the horn is a common Old Testament figure for strength (Ps 18:3; 75:56; 89:18; 112:9; 148:14). 62So they made signs, asking his father what he wished him to be called. There is no mention in this account of how Messiah will come to earth. Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers (56) And Mary abode with her about three months. Luke 1:65 And fear came upon all their neighbours: and all these things were noised abroad over all the hill country of Judea. Elizabeths immediate response to Marys arrival might be explained by some previous communication between the two (e.g. 4 so that your Excellency may learn how well founded the teaching is that you have received. CHAPTER 22. 28And coming to her, he said, Hail, favored one! 11 Then there appeared to him the angel of the Lord, standing on the right of the altar of incense. Grace is the essence of true doctrine and the antidote to that which is false. In His first coming, Messiah came to reveal God to men, and to accomplish eternal redemption for all who would believe. 41When Elizabeth heard Marys greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. Again like Marys canticle, it is largely composed of phrases taken from the Greek Old Testament and may have been a Jewish Christian hymn of praise that Luke adapted to fit the present context by inserting Lk 1:7677 to give Zechariahs reply to the question asked in Lk 1:66. he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. Basketweave Black/Burgandy Bonded Leather, The Official Catholic Scripture Study International Bible, Largeprint, Bonded Leather, Black - Slightly Imperfect, RSV Ignatius Catholic Study Bible New Testament 2nd Edition. . 42cried out in a loud voice and said, Most blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.t (H)From now on all generations will call me blessed,(I)49for the Mighty One has done great things(J) for meholy is his name. 21 Charles H. Talbert, Reading Luke: A Literary and Theological Commentary on the Third Gospel (New York: Crossroad Publishing Company, 1982), p. 22. We are studying Luke 1:39-56 for Sunday, December 22. It is my opinion is that Mary became pregnant during the time she way staying with Elizabeth and Zachariah. Gal. We will begin by focusing on Elizabeth, as Luke does, and on her response to the arrival of Mary, the mother-to-be of Messiah. All rights reserved worldwide. Mary visits Elizabeth (Luke 1:39-56) With the time drawing near when Elizabeth would give birth, Mary travelled south to visit her. Zacharias and his wife Elizabeth were both descendants of Aaron (v. 5), and were righteous in the sight of God (v. 6). We must first very candidly admit that we are not told how Elizabeth learned what she affirmed by divine inspiration. Our praise tends to be based almost exclusively on our pleasant and pleasurable experiences. Bible. The gospel in Luke 1:39-56 is the manifestation of the feast of the assumption. Finally, we should strive to see beyond the birth of the baby to the end for which the child cameto restore and reconcile fallen men to God and to one another. We are led to the conclusion that Marys praise was spoken in the hearing of Elizabeth, just as Elizabeths praise was spoken to God, but for Marys benefit. he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. While Mary is clearly the principle character in this section, Elizabeth, her relative is also shown to be a remarkable women. She views herself as a sinner who needs Gods salvation, and as a the Lords servant, whose humble estate is the occasion for His mercy and grace. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit 42 and exclaimed with a loud cry, 'Blessed are you among . Try Bible Gateway Plus free today! [1:48] 11:27; 1Sm 1:11; 2Sm 16:12; 2Kgs 14:26; Ps 113:7. z. And it came about while He said these things, one of the women in the crowd raised her voice, and said to Him, Blessed is the womb that bore You, and the breasts at which You nursed. But He said, On the contrary, blessed are those who hear the word of God, and observe it (Luke 11:27-28). Thus, James has some very strong words on the subject of discriminating against the poor and showing partiality to the rich (cf. There was so much that women could not do, or at least were not allowed to do. (5) Elizabeth praises God for much more than those things that Zachariah was told. Elizabeth already knew, believed, and rejoiced in the truth of God, spoken through Gabriel. 65Then fear came upon all their neighbors, and all these matters were discussed throughout the hill country of Judea. Q. 57. 3I too have decided, after investigating everything accurately anew, to write it down in an orderly sequence for you, most excellent Theophilus, In the Jewish world of Luke's days, there was much that women couldn't do or weren't allowed to do. 'What will this child turn out to be?' Bob was born and raised in a Christian home i More, Getting Spiritually Fit 1 ( Corinthians 9:24-27), Steps to Biblical Reconciliation (Luke 17:1-4; 2 Corinthians 5:15-21). 64Immediately his mouth was opened, his tongue freed, and he spoke blessing God.j And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and exclaimed with a loud cry, 'Blessed are you among . 43 Why should I be honoured with a visit from the mother of my Lord? But the textual evidence in support of Mary is overwhelming. Leon Morris, The Gospel According To St. Luke, The Tyndale Bible Commentary Series, R. V. G. Tasker, General Editor (Grand Rapids: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1974), p. 75. Luke 1:39-56. 1 a Now the feast of Unleavened Bread, called the Passover, * was drawing near, 2 b and the chief priests and the scribes were seeking a way to put him to death, for they were afraid of the people. It not only employs the terminology of the psalms, but the theology. This includes the immediate goal of redemption and salvation, but it especially includes the setting right of those things which are unjust and evil. n. [1:31] Gn 16:11; Jgs 13:3; Is 7:14; Mt 1:2123. Peter momentarily forgot that the gospel is inseparably linked with certain social obligations, and thus Paul had to rebuke him (cf. To press the matter of Marys obedience even further, Mary was not only obedient to the imperatives of Gods word, but also to the inferences of His word. 25So has the Lord done for me at a time when he has seen fit to take away my disgrace before others.k. Luke 1:39-56: Mary set out at that time and went as quickly as she could to a town in the hill country of Judah. * Romans chapter 7). 32o He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High,* and the Lord God will give him the throne of David his father, Mary understood that Israels hope was rooted in the Abrahamic Covenant, not in the Mosaic. 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