But to Hannah he would give a double portion, for he loved her even though the LORD had closed her womb. Because the LORD had closed Hannah’s womb, her rival would provoke her and taunt her viciously.
In that day seven women will take hold of one man and say, “We will eat our own bread and provide our own clothes. Just let us be called by your name. Take away our disgrace!”
Meanwhile, the people were waiting for Zechariah and wondering why he took so long in the temple. ... “The Lord has done this for me. In these days He has shown me favor and taken away my disgrace among the people.” ... to a virgin pledged in marriage to a man named Joseph, who was of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary.