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# Elizabeth
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## Facts:
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Elizabeth was the mother of John the Baptist. Her husband’s name was Zechariah.
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* 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.
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* 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.
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* Elizabeth was also a relative of Mary, Jesus’ mother.
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(Translation suggestions: [How to Translate Names](rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names))
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(See also: [John (the Baptist)](../names/johnthebaptist.md), [Zechariah (NT)](../names/zechariahnt.md))
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## Bible References:
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* [Luke 1:5](rc://en/tn/help/luk/01/05)
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* [Luke 1:24-25](rc://en/tn/help/luk/01/24)
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* [Luke 1:41](rc://en/tn/help/luk/01/41)
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## Word Data:
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* Strong’s: G1665
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