Luke 1:35 The angel answered, The Holy Spirit will come upon you, the power of the Highest hover over you; Therefore, the child you bring to birth will be called Holy,...

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The Message - The angel answered, The Holy Spirit will come upon you, the power of the Highest hover over you; Therefore, the child you bring to birth will be called Holy, Son of God.
新标点和合本 - 天使回答说：“圣灵要临到你身上，至高者的能力要荫庇你，因此所要生的圣者必称为　神的儿子（或作“所要生的必称为圣，称为　神的儿子”）。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 天使回答她说： “圣灵要临到你身上；至高者的能力要庇荫你，因此，那要出生的圣者要称为上帝的儿子。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 天使回答她说： “圣灵要临到你身上；至高者的能力要庇荫你，因此，那要出生的圣者要称为　神的儿子。
当代译本 - 天使回答说：“圣灵要临到你身上，至高者的能力要荫庇你，所以你要生的那圣婴必称为上帝的儿子。
圣经新译本 - 天使回答：“圣灵要临到你，至高者的能力要覆庇你，因此那将要出生的圣者，必称为　神的儿子。
中文标准译本 - 天使回答她，说： “圣灵将要临到你，至高者的大能要荫庇你，因此，那要诞生的圣者将被称为神的儿子。
现代标点和合本 - 天使回答说：“圣灵要临到你身上，至高者的能力要荫庇你。因此，所要生的圣者必称为神的儿子。
和合本（拼音版） - 天使回答说：“圣灵要临到你身上，至高者的能力要荫庇你，因此所要生的圣者，必称为上帝的儿子。
New International Version - The angel answered, “The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God.
New International Reader's Version - The angel answered, “The Holy Spirit will come to you. The power of the Most High God will cover you. So the holy one that is born will be called the Son of God.
English Standard Version - And the angel answered her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be called holy—the Son of God.
New Living Translation - The angel replied, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the baby to be born will be holy, and he will be called the Son of God.
Christian Standard Bible - The angel replied to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore, the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God.
New American Standard Bible - The angel answered and said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; for that reason also the holy Child will be called the Son of God.
New King James Version - And the angel answered and said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Highest will overshadow you; therefore, also, that Holy One who is to be born will be called the Son of God.
Amplified Bible - Then the angel replied to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you [like a cloud]; for that reason the holy (pure, sinless) Child shall be called the Son of God.
American Standard Version - And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Spirit shall come upon thee, and the power of the Most High shall overshadow thee: wherefore also the holy thing which is begotten shall be called the Son of God.
King James Version - And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.
New English Translation - The angel replied, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore the child to be born will be holy; he will be called the Son of God.
World English Bible - The angel answered her, “The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore also the holy one who is born from you will be called the Son of God.
新標點和合本 - 天使回答說：「聖靈要臨到你身上，至高者的能力要蔭庇你，因此所要生的聖者必稱為神的兒子（或譯：所要生的，必稱為聖，稱為神的兒子）。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 天使回答她說：「聖靈要臨到你身上；至高者的能力要庇蔭你，因此，那要出生的聖者要稱為上帝的兒子。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 天使回答她說：「聖靈要臨到你身上；至高者的能力要庇蔭你，因此，那要出生的聖者要稱為　神的兒子。
當代譯本 - 天使回答說：「聖靈要臨到你身上，至高者的能力要蔭庇你，所以你要生的那聖嬰必稱為上帝的兒子。
聖經新譯本 - 天使回答：“聖靈要臨到你，至高者的能力要覆庇你，因此那將要出生的聖者，必稱為　神的兒子。
呂振中譯本 - 天使回答她說：『聖靈必臨到你身上，至高者的能力必蔭庇着你，故此所要生的必稱為聖者，稱為上帝的兒子。
中文標準譯本 - 天使回答她，說：「聖靈將要臨到你，至高者的大能要蔭庇你，因此，那要誕生的聖者將被稱為神的兒子。
現代標點和合本 - 天使回答說：「聖靈要臨到你身上，至高者的能力要蔭庇你。因此，所要生的聖者必稱為神的兒子。
文理和合譯本 - 天使曰、聖神將臨爾、至上者之能將庇爾、是以所生者稱聖、為上帝子、
文理委辦譯本 - 天使曰、聖神將臨爾、至上者之力將庇爾、是以所生之聖者、得稱上帝子、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 天使曰、聖神將臨爾、至上者之大能將庇爾、是以所生之聖者、必稱為天主之子、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 天神對曰：『聖神臨汝、至尊之德庇汝、因是所生聖者、應稱天主子。
Nueva Versión Internacional - —El Espíritu Santo vendrá sobre ti, y el poder del Altísimo te cubrirá con su sombra. Así que al santo niño que va a nacer lo llamarán Hijo de Dios.
현대인의 성경 - 천사가 이렇게 대답하였다. “성령님이 네 위에 내려오시고 하나님의 능력이 너를 덮어 주실 것이다. 그러므로 태어나실 거룩한 분은 하나님의 아들이라고 불릴 것이다.
Новый Русский Перевод - Ангел ответил: – Святой Дух сойдет на тебя, и тебя осенит сила Всевышнего. Поэтому Ребенок, Который родится у тебя, будет свят – Он будет зваться Сыном Бога.
Восточный перевод - Ангел ответил: – Святой Дух сойдёт на тебя, и, как тень, найдёт на тебя сила Высочайшего. Поэтому ребёнка, который родится у тебя, будут называть «Святой», а также «Сын Всевышнего» .
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Ангел ответил: – Святой Дух сойдёт на тебя, и, как тень, найдёт на тебя сила Высочайшего. Поэтому ребёнка, который родится у тебя, будут называть «Святой», а также «Сын Всевышнего» .
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Ангел ответил: – Святой Дух сойдёт на тебя, и, как тень, найдёт на тебя сила Высочайшего. Поэтому ребёнка, который родится у тебя, будут называть «Святой», а также «Сын Всевышнего» .
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - L’ange lui répondit : L’Esprit Saint descendra sur toi, et la puissance du Dieu très-haut te couvrira de son ombre. C’est pourquoi le saint enfant qui naîtra de toi sera appelé Fils de Dieu.
リビングバイブル - 「聖霊があなたに下り、神の力があなたをおおうのです。ですから、生まれてくる子どもは聖なる者、神の子と呼ばれます。
Nestle Aland 28 - καὶ ἀποκριθεὶς ὁ ἄγγελος εἶπεν αὐτῇ· πνεῦμα ἅγιον ἐπελεύσεται ἐπὶ σὲ καὶ δύναμις ὑψίστου ἐπισκιάσει σοι· διὸ καὶ τὸ γεννώμενον ἅγιον κληθήσεται υἱὸς θεοῦ.
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - καὶ ἀποκριθεὶς ὁ ἄγγελος εἶπεν αὐτῇ, Πνεῦμα Ἅγιον ἐπελεύσεται ἐπὶ σέ, καὶ δύναμις Ὑψίστου ἐπισκιάσει σοι; διὸ καὶ τὸ γεννώμενον Ἅγιον κληθήσεται, Υἱὸς Θεοῦ.
Nova Versão Internacional - O anjo respondeu: “O Espírito Santo virá sobre você, e o poder do Altíssimo a cobrirá com a sua sombra. Assim, aquele que há de nascer será chamado Santo, Filho de Deus.
Hoffnung für alle - Der Engel antwortete ihr: »Der Heilige Geist wird über dich kommen, und die Kraft des Höchsten wird sich an dir zeigen. Darum wird dieses Kind auch heilig sein und Sohn Gottes genannt werden.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Thiên sứ đáp: “Chúa Thánh Linh sẽ giáng trên cô, quyền năng Đấng Chí Cao sẽ bao phủ cô, cho nên Con Thánh sinh ra sẽ được gọi là Con Đức Chúa Trời.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - ทูตนั้นตอบว่า “พระวิญญาณบริสุทธิ์จะเสด็จลงมาเหนือเธอและฤทธิ์อำนาจขององค์ผู้สูงสุดจะปกคลุมเธอ ดังนั้นองค์บริสุทธิ์ที่ประสูติมาจะได้ชื่อว่า พระบุตรของพระเจ้า
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - ทูตสวรรค์ตอบว่า “พระวิญญาณบริสุทธิ์จะสถิตกับท่าน อำนาจแห่งพระเจ้าผู้สูงสุดจะปกเหนือท่าน ด้วยเหตุนี้องค์ผู้บริสุทธิ์จะได้รับพระนามว่า พระบุตรของพระเจ้า

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Hebrews 7:26 - So now we have a high priest who perfectly fits our needs: completely holy, uncompromised by sin, with authority extending as high as God’s presence in heaven itself. Unlike the other high priests, he doesn’t have to offer sacrifices for his own sins every day before he can get around to us and our sins. He’s done it, once and for all: offered up himself as the sacrifice. The law appoints as high priests men who are never able to get the job done right. But this intervening command of God, which came later, appoints the Son, who is absolutely, eternally perfect.
Mark 1:1 - The good news of Jesus Christ—the Message!—begins here, following to the letter the scroll of the prophet Isaiah. Watch closely: I’m sending my preacher ahead of you; He’ll make the road smooth for you. Thunder in the desert! Prepare for God’s arrival! Make the road smooth and straight!
Psalms 2:7 - Let me tell you what God said next. He said, “You’re my son, And today is your birthday. What do you want? Name it: Nations as a present? continents as a prize? You can command them all to dance for you, Or throw them out with tomorrow’s trash.”
John 1:49 - Nathanael exclaimed, “Rabbi! You are the Son of God, the King of Israel!”
Matthew 27:54 - The captain of the guard and those with him, when they saw the earthquake and everything else that was happening, were scared to death. They said, “This has to be the Son of God!”
Acts 8:36 - As they continued down the road, they came to a stream of water. The eunuch said, “Here’s water. Why can’t I be baptized?” He ordered the chariot to stop. They both went down to the water, and Philip baptized him on the spot. When they came up out of the water, the Spirit of God suddenly took Philip off, and that was the last the eunuch saw of him. But he didn’t mind. He had what he’d come for and went on down the road as happy as he could be.
Matthew 26:63 - Jesus kept silent. Then the Chief Priest said, “I command you by the authority of the living God to say if you are the Messiah, the Son of God.”
Matthew 26:64 - Jesus was curt: “You yourself said it. And that’s not all. Soon you’ll see it for yourself: The Son of Man seated at the right hand of the Mighty One, Arriving on the clouds of heaven.”
Matthew 1:20 - While he was trying to figure a way out, he had a dream. God’s angel spoke in the dream: “Joseph, son of David, don’t hesitate to get married. Mary’s pregnancy is Spirit-conceived. God’s Holy Spirit has made her pregnant. She will bring a son to birth, and when she does, you, Joseph, will name him Jesus—‘God saves’—because he will save his people from their sins.” This would bring the prophet’s embryonic revelation to full term: Watch for this—a virgin will get pregnant and bear a son; They will name him Immanuel (Hebrew for “God is with us”).
Matthew 1:18 - The birth of Jesus took place like this. His mother, Mary, was engaged to be married to Joseph. Before they enjoyed their wedding night, Joseph discovered she was pregnant. (It was by the Holy Spirit, but he didn’t know that.) Joseph, chagrined but noble, determined to take care of things quietly so Mary would not be disgraced.

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The Message - The angel answered, The Holy Spirit will come upon you, the power of the Highest hover over you; Therefore, the child you bring to birth will be called Holy, Son of God.
新标点和合本 - 天使回答说：“圣灵要临到你身上，至高者的能力要荫庇你，因此所要生的圣者必称为　神的儿子（或作“所要生的必称为圣，称为　神的儿子”）。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 天使回答她说： “圣灵要临到你身上；至高者的能力要庇荫你，因此，那要出生的圣者要称为上帝的儿子。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 天使回答她说： “圣灵要临到你身上；至高者的能力要庇荫你，因此，那要出生的圣者要称为　神的儿子。
当代译本 - 天使回答说：“圣灵要临到你身上，至高者的能力要荫庇你，所以你要生的那圣婴必称为上帝的儿子。
圣经新译本 - 天使回答：“圣灵要临到你，至高者的能力要覆庇你，因此那将要出生的圣者，必称为　神的儿子。
中文标准译本 - 天使回答她，说： “圣灵将要临到你，至高者的大能要荫庇你，因此，那要诞生的圣者将被称为神的儿子。
现代标点和合本 - 天使回答说：“圣灵要临到你身上，至高者的能力要荫庇你。因此，所要生的圣者必称为神的儿子。
和合本（拼音版） - 天使回答说：“圣灵要临到你身上，至高者的能力要荫庇你，因此所要生的圣者，必称为上帝的儿子。
New International Version - The angel answered, “The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God.
New International Reader's Version - The angel answered, “The Holy Spirit will come to you. The power of the Most High God will cover you. So the holy one that is born will be called the Son of God.
English Standard Version - And the angel answered her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be called holy—the Son of God.
New Living Translation - The angel replied, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the baby to be born will be holy, and he will be called the Son of God.
Christian Standard Bible - The angel replied to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore, the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God.
New American Standard Bible - The angel answered and said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; for that reason also the holy Child will be called the Son of God.
New King James Version - And the angel answered and said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Highest will overshadow you; therefore, also, that Holy One who is to be born will be called the Son of God.
Amplified Bible - Then the angel replied to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you [like a cloud]; for that reason the holy (pure, sinless) Child shall be called the Son of God.
American Standard Version - And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Spirit shall come upon thee, and the power of the Most High shall overshadow thee: wherefore also the holy thing which is begotten shall be called the Son of God.
King James Version - And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.
New English Translation - The angel replied, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore the child to be born will be holy; he will be called the Son of God.
World English Bible - The angel answered her, “The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore also the holy one who is born from you will be called the Son of God.
新標點和合本 - 天使回答說：「聖靈要臨到你身上，至高者的能力要蔭庇你，因此所要生的聖者必稱為神的兒子（或譯：所要生的，必稱為聖，稱為神的兒子）。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 天使回答她說：「聖靈要臨到你身上；至高者的能力要庇蔭你，因此，那要出生的聖者要稱為上帝的兒子。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 天使回答她說：「聖靈要臨到你身上；至高者的能力要庇蔭你，因此，那要出生的聖者要稱為　神的兒子。
當代譯本 - 天使回答說：「聖靈要臨到你身上，至高者的能力要蔭庇你，所以你要生的那聖嬰必稱為上帝的兒子。
聖經新譯本 - 天使回答：“聖靈要臨到你，至高者的能力要覆庇你，因此那將要出生的聖者，必稱為　神的兒子。
呂振中譯本 - 天使回答她說：『聖靈必臨到你身上，至高者的能力必蔭庇着你，故此所要生的必稱為聖者，稱為上帝的兒子。
中文標準譯本 - 天使回答她，說：「聖靈將要臨到你，至高者的大能要蔭庇你，因此，那要誕生的聖者將被稱為神的兒子。
現代標點和合本 - 天使回答說：「聖靈要臨到你身上，至高者的能力要蔭庇你。因此，所要生的聖者必稱為神的兒子。
文理和合譯本 - 天使曰、聖神將臨爾、至上者之能將庇爾、是以所生者稱聖、為上帝子、
文理委辦譯本 - 天使曰、聖神將臨爾、至上者之力將庇爾、是以所生之聖者、得稱上帝子、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 天使曰、聖神將臨爾、至上者之大能將庇爾、是以所生之聖者、必稱為天主之子、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 天神對曰：『聖神臨汝、至尊之德庇汝、因是所生聖者、應稱天主子。
Nueva Versión Internacional - —El Espíritu Santo vendrá sobre ti, y el poder del Altísimo te cubrirá con su sombra. Así que al santo niño que va a nacer lo llamarán Hijo de Dios.
현대인의 성경 - 천사가 이렇게 대답하였다. “성령님이 네 위에 내려오시고 하나님의 능력이 너를 덮어 주실 것이다. 그러므로 태어나실 거룩한 분은 하나님의 아들이라고 불릴 것이다.
Новый Русский Перевод - Ангел ответил: – Святой Дух сойдет на тебя, и тебя осенит сила Всевышнего. Поэтому Ребенок, Который родится у тебя, будет свят – Он будет зваться Сыном Бога.
Восточный перевод - Ангел ответил: – Святой Дух сойдёт на тебя, и, как тень, найдёт на тебя сила Высочайшего. Поэтому ребёнка, который родится у тебя, будут называть «Святой», а также «Сын Всевышнего» .
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Ангел ответил: – Святой Дух сойдёт на тебя, и, как тень, найдёт на тебя сила Высочайшего. Поэтому ребёнка, который родится у тебя, будут называть «Святой», а также «Сын Всевышнего» .
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Ангел ответил: – Святой Дух сойдёт на тебя, и, как тень, найдёт на тебя сила Высочайшего. Поэтому ребёнка, который родится у тебя, будут называть «Святой», а также «Сын Всевышнего» .
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - L’ange lui répondit : L’Esprit Saint descendra sur toi, et la puissance du Dieu très-haut te couvrira de son ombre. C’est pourquoi le saint enfant qui naîtra de toi sera appelé Fils de Dieu.
リビングバイブル - 「聖霊があなたに下り、神の力があなたをおおうのです。ですから、生まれてくる子どもは聖なる者、神の子と呼ばれます。
Nestle Aland 28 - καὶ ἀποκριθεὶς ὁ ἄγγελος εἶπεν αὐτῇ· πνεῦμα ἅγιον ἐπελεύσεται ἐπὶ σὲ καὶ δύναμις ὑψίστου ἐπισκιάσει σοι· διὸ καὶ τὸ γεννώμενον ἅγιον κληθήσεται υἱὸς θεοῦ.
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - καὶ ἀποκριθεὶς ὁ ἄγγελος εἶπεν αὐτῇ, Πνεῦμα Ἅγιον ἐπελεύσεται ἐπὶ σέ, καὶ δύναμις Ὑψίστου ἐπισκιάσει σοι; διὸ καὶ τὸ γεννώμενον Ἅγιον κληθήσεται, Υἱὸς Θεοῦ.
Nova Versão Internacional - O anjo respondeu: “O Espírito Santo virá sobre você, e o poder do Altíssimo a cobrirá com a sua sombra. Assim, aquele que há de nascer será chamado Santo, Filho de Deus.
Hoffnung für alle - Der Engel antwortete ihr: »Der Heilige Geist wird über dich kommen, und die Kraft des Höchsten wird sich an dir zeigen. Darum wird dieses Kind auch heilig sein und Sohn Gottes genannt werden.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Thiên sứ đáp: “Chúa Thánh Linh sẽ giáng trên cô, quyền năng Đấng Chí Cao sẽ bao phủ cô, cho nên Con Thánh sinh ra sẽ được gọi là Con Đức Chúa Trời.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - ทูตนั้นตอบว่า “พระวิญญาณบริสุทธิ์จะเสด็จลงมาเหนือเธอและฤทธิ์อำนาจขององค์ผู้สูงสุดจะปกคลุมเธอ ดังนั้นองค์บริสุทธิ์ที่ประสูติมาจะได้ชื่อว่า พระบุตรของพระเจ้า
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - ทูตสวรรค์ตอบว่า “พระวิญญาณบริสุทธิ์จะสถิตกับท่าน อำนาจแห่งพระเจ้าผู้สูงสุดจะปกเหนือท่าน ด้วยเหตุนี้องค์ผู้บริสุทธิ์จะได้รับพระนามว่า พระบุตรของพระเจ้า

Hebrews 7:26 - So now we have a high priest who perfectly fits our needs: completely holy, uncompromised by sin, with authority extending as high as God’s presence in heaven itself. Unlike the other high priests, he doesn’t have to offer sacrifices for his own sins every day before he can get around to us and our sins. He’s done it, once and for all: offered up himself as the sacrifice. The law appoints as high priests men who are never able to get the job done right. But this intervening command of God, which came later, appoints the Son, who is absolutely, eternally perfect.
Mark 1:1 - The good news of Jesus Christ—the Message!—begins here, following to the letter the scroll of the prophet Isaiah. Watch closely: I’m sending my preacher ahead of you; He’ll make the road smooth for you. Thunder in the desert! Prepare for God’s arrival! Make the road smooth and straight!
Psalms 2:7 - Let me tell you what God said next. He said, “You’re my son, And today is your birthday. What do you want? Name it: Nations as a present? continents as a prize? You can command them all to dance for you, Or throw them out with tomorrow’s trash.”
John 1:49 - Nathanael exclaimed, “Rabbi! You are the Son of God, the King of Israel!”
Matthew 27:54 - The captain of the guard and those with him, when they saw the earthquake and everything else that was happening, were scared to death. They said, “This has to be the Son of God!”
Acts 8:36 - As they continued down the road, they came to a stream of water. The eunuch said, “Here’s water. Why can’t I be baptized?” He ordered the chariot to stop. They both went down to the water, and Philip baptized him on the spot. When they came up out of the water, the Spirit of God suddenly took Philip off, and that was the last the eunuch saw of him. But he didn’t mind. He had what he’d come for and went on down the road as happy as he could be.
Matthew 26:63 - Jesus kept silent. Then the Chief Priest said, “I command you by the authority of the living God to say if you are the Messiah, the Son of God.”
Matthew 26:64 - Jesus was curt: “You yourself said it. And that’s not all. Soon you’ll see it for yourself: The Son of Man seated at the right hand of the Mighty One, Arriving on the clouds of heaven.”
Matthew 1:20 - While he was trying to figure a way out, he had a dream. God’s angel spoke in the dream: “Joseph, son of David, don’t hesitate to get married. Mary’s pregnancy is Spirit-conceived. God’s Holy Spirit has made her pregnant. She will bring a son to birth, and when she does, you, Joseph, will name him Jesus—‘God saves’—because he will save his people from their sins.” This would bring the prophet’s embryonic revelation to full term: Watch for this—a virgin will get pregnant and bear a son; They will name him Immanuel (Hebrew for “God is with us”).
Matthew 1:18 - The birth of Jesus took place like this. His mother, Mary, was engaged to be married to Joseph. Before they enjoyed their wedding night, Joseph discovered she was pregnant. (It was by the Holy Spirit, but he didn’t know that.) Joseph, chagrined but noble, determined to take care of things quietly so Mary would not be disgraced.