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# Elizabeth #
## Facts: ##
Elizabeth was the mother of John the Baptist. Her husband's name was Zechariah.
* Zechariah and Elizabeth had never been able to have children, but in their old age, God promised Zechariah that Elizabeth would bear him a son.
* God kept his promise, and soon Zechariah and Elizabeth were able to conceive, and she gave birth to a son. They named the baby John.
* Elizabeth was also a relative of Mary, Jesus' mother.
(Translation suggestions: [How to Translate Names](rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names))
(See also: [John (the Baptist)](../names/johnthebaptist.md), [Zechariah (NT)](../names/zechariahnt.md))
## Bible References: ##
* [Luke 01:05](rc://en/tn/help/luk/01/05)
* [Luke 01:24-25](rc://en/tn/help/luk/01/24)
* [Luke 01:41](rc://en/tn/help/luk/01/41)
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## Word Data: ##
* Strong's: G1665