# 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)](../other/johnthebaptist.md), [Zechariah (NT)](../other/zechariahnt.md)) ## Bible References: ## * [Luke 01:5-7](rc://en/tn/help/luk/01/05) * [Luke 01:24-25](rc://en/tn/help/luk/01/24) * [Luke 01:39-41](rc://en/tn/help/luk/01/39) ## Word Data:## * Strong's: G1665