unfoldingWord_en_tn/luk/01/26.md

## the angel Gabriel was sent by God ##

AT: "God told the angel Gabriel to go." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

## engaged ##

"pledged" or "promised to be married" 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 ##

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

## highly favored one ##

“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.