## the angel Gabriel was sent by God ##

This could be translated as active voice "God told the angel Gabriel to go." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

## engaged ##

"pledged" or "promised to be married." This meant that Mary's parents had made a commitment for her to marry Joseph.

## came to her ##

"came to where Mary was" or "went to where Mary was"

## Greetings ##

“Rejoice” or "Be glad." This was a common greeting.

## highly favored one ##

This could also be translated as “you who are highly favored" or "you who have received grace" or "you who have received kindness.”

## was very troubled ##

"was disturbed" or "was afraid and confused"

## what kind of greeting this might be ##

Mary understood the meaning of the individual words, but she did not understand why the angel said them to her.