Luke 1:40

40 where she entered Zechariah's house and greeted Elizabeth.

Luke 1:40 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 1:40

And entered into the house of Zacharias,
&c] Which was in the above city, and might be well known to her: and saluted Elisabeth; not Zacharias; either because he was not at home; or because he was deaf and dumb, and could neither hear her salutation, nor return it; or because it was not usual for women to salute men, nor men to salute women; (See Gill on Luke 1:29), yet one woman might salute another; and especially Mary saluted Elisabeth, because she came to pay the visit to her, and it was with her she was principally concerned.

Luke 1:40 In-Context

38 "I am the Lord's slave," said Mary. "May it be done to me according to your word." Then the angel left her.

39 In those days Mary set out and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judah

40 where she entered Zechariah's house and greeted Elizabeth.

41 When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the baby leaped inside her, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.

42 Then she exclaimed with a loud cry: You are the most blessed of women, and your child will be blessed!