57 When it was time for Elizabeth to have her baby, she gave birth to a son.
57 Now Elisabeth's full time came that she should be delivered; and she brought forth a son.
57 Now the time came for Elizabeth to give birth, and she bore a son.
57 When Elizabeth was full-term in her pregnancy, she bore a son.
57 Now Elizabeth's full time came for her to be delivered, and she brought forth a son.
57 When it was time for Elizabeth's baby to be born, she gave birth to a son.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Luke 1:57
Commentary on Luke 1:57-66
(Read Luke 1:57-66)
In these verses we have an account of the birth of John the Baptist, and the great joy among all the relations of the family. He shall be called Johanan, or "Gracious," because he shall bring in the gospel of Christ, wherein God's grace shines most bright. Zacharias recovered his speech. Unbelief closed his mouth, and believing opened it again: he believers, therefore he speaks. When God opens our lips, our mouths must show forth his praise; and better be without speech, than not use it in praising God. It is said, The hand of the Lord was working with John. God has ways of working on children in their infancy, which we cannot account for. We should observe the dealings of God, and wait the event.