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:
As soon as Elisabeth heard Mary's voice, her baby literally jumped inside her belly, and Elisabeth was completely filled with the Holy Spirit.
Even unborn babies can sense when God is moving.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Luke, this verse is part of the narrative where Mary, who had recently been told by the angel Gabriel that she would bear the Messiah, travels to visit her relative Elizabeth. Elizabeth, an older woman miraculously pregnant with John the Baptist, experiences her unborn child leaping in her womb upon hearing Mary's greeting, which signifies the baby's recognition of the presence of Jesus. This event highlights the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies and the early workings of the Holy Spirit in preparing the way for Christ's ministry.
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