T.W. The Amplified Bible translates it as "favored of God." Again, nothing in the wording indicates that Mary is worthy of worship. Copyright © 2020 Interactive One Women, LLC. "I am willing," he said. Luke, the medical doctor (Colossians 4:14) and historian, declares that when Mary greeted Elizabeth, “the babe” (John) leaped in her womb (Luke 1:41; cf. In this way, the pagan worship of the Mother was given the appearance of Christianity, and the course was set. Follow either of the two large buttons below to see these verses in their broader context of the King James Bible or a Bible concordance. When God acts to save us he graciously fills us with his Holy Spirit and makes our faith come “alive” to his promises. A.F.V Though her characteristics varied from culture to culture, the common element is that the Mother was the Queen of Heaven, and she bore fruit even though a virgin. This is the same mechanism by which Christmas, Easter, Sunday-worship, and the pagan trinity-god were brought into the Roman church—and which most of mainstream Christianity has accepted without question. For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed; [49] for he who is mighty has … Doane in his book Bible Myths sums it up this way: "Thus we see that the Virgin and child were worshipped in pagan times from China to Britain . The Baby Leaped in Elizabeth's Womb (Luke 1:41) While we don't know the greeting Mary brings to Elizabeth, it had an effect so powerful that Elizabeth is filled with the Holy Spirit, and begins to speak out prophetically. 39  And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Juda; 40  And entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth. Thank you for subscribing! (Read Luke 1:1-4.) The church allowed the pagans within it to continue their practices—in this case, the worship of the Great Mother—only in a slightly different form and with a new name. and even in Mexico the 'Mother and child' were worshipped.". ; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words, To cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc. John the Baptist’s life was fueled by one burning passion – to point others to Jesus Christ and to the coming of God’s kingdom. The Greek word here employed by Luke is brephos. The true beginning for this practice lies with Semiramis and the Babylonian system begun by Nimrod. Please be sure to open and click your first newsletter so we can confirm your subscription. The veneration of Mary, like many pagan practices, has its origin in the heathen religious system created by Nimrod and Semiramis, and more specifically, from the worship of the "Mother and Child." I.S.V. was very popular under the Roman Empire. Luke 1:41 "And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost:" “Filled with the Holy Ghost”: I.e., controlled by the Holy Spirit, who undoubtedly guided Elizabeth’s remarkable expression of praise. It is a term that is used in the Greek New Testament to denote either a pre-born or post-born child. When Mary visited her cousin Elizabeth, John lept in the womb of Elizabeth as they were filled with the Holy Spirit (Luke 1:41). (vol. K.J.V. They are what make the Christmas season so special and memorable. This is a simplified translation of the original Greek word. We could look at a vast array of scriptures that show that Mary-worship is indeed idolatry, because only God the Father and Jesus Christ are worthy of our worship (Exodus 34:14; Matthew 4:10). Use this table to get a word-for-word translation of the original Greek Scripture. Today how will you live with faith, hope, and love?