Luke 1:25

New Living Translation

“How kind the Lord is!” she exclaimed. “He has taken away my disgrace of having no children.”

Cross References

Genesis 25:21

Isaac pleaded with the Lord on behalf of his wife, because she was unable to have children. The Lord answered Isaac’s prayer, and Rebekah became pregnant with twins.

2 Samuel 6:23

So Michal, the daughter of Saul, remained childless throughout her entire life.

Isaiah 25:8

He will swallow up death forever! The Sovereign Lord will wipe away all tears. He will remove forever all insults and mockery against his land and people. The Lord has spoken!

Isaiah 4:1

In that day so few men will be left that seven women will fight for each man, saying, “Let us all marry you! We will provide our own food and clothing. Only let us take your name so we won’t be mocked as old maids.”

Luke 1:13

But the angel said, “Don’t be afraid, Zechariah! God has heard your prayer. Your wife, Elizabeth, will give you a son, and you are to name him John.

Luke 1:24

Soon afterward his wife, Elizabeth, became pregnant and went into seclusion for five months.

Hebrews 11:11

It was by faith that even Sarah was able to have a child, though she was barren and was too old. She believed that God would keep his promise.

Judges 11:37

But first let me do this one thing: Let me go up and roam in the hills and weep with my friends for two months, because I will die a virgin.”

1 Samuel 1:6

So Peninnah would taunt Hannah and make fun of her because the Lord had kept her from having children.