Bible Dictionary
Elisabeth
Elisabeth was the wife of the priest Zacharias and the mother of John the Baptist. She was of priestly descent and received Mary, the mother of Jesus, with faith and rejoicing.
Biblical Usage
Elisabeth and Zacharias are described as righteous before God. She was the mother of John the Baptist, and Mary visited her before John’s birth. The account of that visit records Elisabeth’s reception of Mary with faith and rejoicing.
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