Luke 1:57-58

Luke 1:57-58

[57] Now  Elisabeth's  time  came  that she  should be delivered;  and  she brought forth  a son.  [58] And  her neighbours  and  her  cousins  heard  how  the Lord  had shewed great  mercy  upon  her;  and  they rejoiced  with her. 

What does Luke 1:57-58 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

Luke passed over the birth of John quickly (cf. Genesis 25:24). It occasioned great joy for his parents and for all who knew them. Elizabeth"s neighbors and relatives shared in the joy of John"s birth as the shepherds did later when they announced Jesus" birth.