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ἔγκυος
egkuos
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pregnant

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egkuos describes Mary’s condition while she is with Joseph for registration in Luke 2:5.

The attested use describes Mary’s condition as she accompanies Joseph for registration in Luke 2:5.

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  1. Mary’s condition during registration · dominant

    In Luke 2:5, the form ἐγκύῳ is an adjective in the dative singular feminine, describing Mary in the clause about going with Joseph to register; the APB renders the verse, “He went to register with Mary, who had been betrothed to him and was pregnant.”

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Luke 2:5, the APB presents Mary as “pregnant,”.

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