Luke 1:27

Luke 1:27 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

27to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

27to a virgin 1:27 Unlike engagement, a betrothed couple was considered married, but did not yet live togetherbetrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the 1:27 Lit housedescendants of David; and the virgin’s name was 1:27 Gr Mariam, Heb Miriam; so throughout LukeMary.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

27to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the descendants of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

27to a virgin 1:27 The first stage of marriage (called shiddukin in Hebrew) in Jewish tradition and law, usually lasting for a year before the wedding night; unlike an engagement, it was legally binding and required a divorce to nullify it. The woman remained with her parents during the betrothal year and was referred to as a “wife” even though the marriage was not consummated during this period of time.betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, a descendant of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

27to a virgin pledged in marriage to a man named Joseph, who was of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

27He was sent to a virgin. The girl was engaged to a man named Joseph. He came from the family line of David. The virgin’s name was Mary.

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