Luke 1:42. Blessed art thou among women. Blessed by God, beyond other women, rather than blessed by other women, although the latter followed as a consequence (chap. Luke 11:27).

Blessed is the fruit of thy womb. Elisabeth had heard nothing of Mary's situation, so far as we know, but speaks of it by inspiration.

Luke 1:43, Whence is this to me? Utterance of humility.

The mother of my Lord, i.e., the Messiah. This recognition was through inspiration. The designation ‘mother of God,' which came into general use in the fifth century, is not found in the Bible.

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Old Testament