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Luke 1:27
New Catholic Bible
Luke 1:27
New Catholic Bible
27 to a virgin[a] betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary.
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- Luke 1:27 Virgin: i.e., one who had not yet had sexual relations. Mary’s question in v. 34 and the reference in v. 27 that she was “betrothed” (pledged to be married) clearly make this point. Mary had just entered her teens, for betrothal usually took place after puberty, but intercourse was not allowed until marriage. The betrothal could be severed only by divorce or death.
