From Nave’s Topical Bible
Conception
Every passage the 1896 Nave’s Topical Biblegathers under this heading, in Nave’s own arrangement and then in Bible order. MannaFest has not written this page — it is the older index, transcribed, with the Word travelling beside each reference.
- 15Passages listed
- 5Books of the 66
- 1896Nave's edition
How Nave’s arranged it
- MIRACULOUS
- By SarahGenesis 21:1Genesis 21:2
- RebekahGenesis 25:21
- RachelGenesis 30:22
- Manoah's wifeJudges 13:3–24
- Hannah1 Samuel 1:191 Samuel 1:20
- ElisabethLuke 1:24Luke 1:25Luke 1:36Luke 1:37Luke 1:58
- MaryMatthew 1:18Matthew 1:20Luke 1:31–35
The passages, in Bible order (15)
The same references, sorted Genesis to Revelation. The first 15 are quoted in full; the rest are one click beneath them, book by book.
- Genesis 21:1
Now the LORD attended to Sarah as He had said, and the LORD did for Sarah what He had promised.
Commentary on Genesis 21:12 voices
Conjugal chastity accords with the written law by reason of the divine miracle, according to that passage of Genesis 21: The Lord visited Sarah, as He had promised, and fulfilled what He had spoken, and she conceived and bore a son in her old age, …
Bonaventure· Disputed Questions on Evangelical Perfection, Question 3, 1257Patristic
And the Lord visited Sarah as he had said,....
John Gill· Exposition of the Old Testament (1748-1763)Reformed
- Genesis 21:2
So Sarah conceived and bore a son to Abraham in his old age, at the very time God had promised.
Commentary on Genesis 21:22 voices
The Lord visited Sarah as He had promised, and fulfilled what He had spoken to her; she conceived and bore a son in her old age at the time God had predicted to her. God is said to visit Sarah as one who is sick …
Bede· Commentary on Genesis (Hexaemeron), 735Patristic
Conjugal chastity accords with the written law by reason of the divine miracle, according to that passage of Genesis 21: The Lord visited Sarah, as He had promised, and fulfilled what He had spoken, and she conceived and bore a son in her old age, …
Bonaventure· Disputed Questions on Evangelical Perfection, Question 3, 1257Patristic
- Genesis 25:21
Later, Isaac prayed to the LORD on behalf of his wife, because she was barren. And the LORD heard his prayer, and his wife Rebekah conceived.
Commentary on Genesis 25:212 voices
And Rebecca conceived, and by her patience she untied the knot of sterility. But let us consider what the prophetic and apostolic soul gives birth to and how it gives birth. She went, it says, to inquire of the Lord (Gen. XXV, 22), because the infants in her womb were rejoicing. And she received this answer: Two nations are in your womb (Ibid., 23); for she presumes nothing of her own accord, but in all things she seeks the highest God as the ruler of her plans.
Ambrose of Milan· On Isaac and the Soul, 397Patristic
And Isaac entreated the Lord for his wife,.... Was very earnest and constant in his supplications for her, as the word signifies, as is observed by Jarchi; or, "before his wife" (a), she being present, and joining with him in his prayers: the reason was: because she was barren; which appeared by the length of time they had been married, which was near twenty years, see Gen 25:
John Gill· Exposition of the Old Testament (1748-1763)Reformed
- Genesis 30:22
Then God remembered Rachel. He listened to her and opened her womb,
Commentary on Genesis 30:222 voices
And God remembered Rachel,.... In a way of mercy and kindness, whom he seemed to have forgotten, by not giving her children: and God hearkened to her; to her prayer, which had been made time after time, that she might have children; but hitherto God had delayed to answer, but now gives one: and opened her womb; gave her conception, and made her fruitful, and she became the mother of a child she so much desired.
John Gill· Exposition of the Old Testament (1748-1763)Reformed
And God hearkened to her - After the severe reproof which Rachel had received from her husband, Gen 30:2, it appears that she sought God by prayer, and that he heard her; so that her prayer and faith obtained what her impatience and unbelief had prevented.
Adam Clarke· Commentary on the Bible, 1832Evangelical
- Judges 13:3–24
The angel of the LORD appeared to the woman and said to her, “It is true that you are barren and have no children; but you will conceive and give birth to a son.
Commentary on Judges 13:3–242 voices
After the spirit of the Hebrews had been so subdued by the pressure of a long subjection that no one dared with a manly spirit to rouse them to liberty, Samson, fore-ordained by the Divine oracle, was raised up to them. A great man he was, not one of the multitude, but first among the few, and beyond controversy far excelling all in bodily strength.
Ambrose of Milan· Letter 19.10-11, 397Patristic
And the angel of the Lord appeared unto the woman,....
John Gill· Exposition of the Old Testament (1748-1763)Reformed
- 1 Samuel 1:19
The next morning Elkanah and Hannah got up early to bow in worship before the LORD, and then returned home to Ramah. And Elkanah had relations with his wife Hannah, and the LORD remembered her.
Commentary on 1 Samuel 1:192 voices
(Moral Exposition) After the multiplication of prayers with his wife Anna, to adore in the morning is among the great gifts of virtues to preserve the virtue of humility; and because the soul which is still weighed down by this burden of corruption cannot stand longer in that sublime vision, they are fittingly reported to have returned to their own city.
Gregory the Dialogist· Commentary on 1 Kings, Book 1, Chapter 2, 604Patristic
And they rose up in the morning early,....
John Gill· Exposition of the Old Testament (1748-1763)Reformed
- 1 Samuel 1:20
So in the course of time, Hannah conceived and gave birth to a son. She named him Samuel, saying, “Because I have asked for him from the LORD.”
Commentary on 1 Samuel 1:201 voice
(Moral Exposition) But what does it mean that Anna conceives and gives birth after the cycle of days, except that contemplation, once elevated to the beauty of the Creator, does not receive the joy of perfect devotion? Therefore she is said to have conceived and given birth after the cycle of days, because when contemplation is habitually seized up to heavenly things, it receives the gift of desired fruitfulness in the vision of heavenly light. For the cycle of days is the infusion of divine light.
Gregory the Dialogist· Commentary on 1 Kings, Book 1, Chapter 2, 604Patristic
- Matthew 1:18
This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged in marriage to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit.
Commentary on Matthew 1:181 voice
For the one and the same Spirit of God, who proclaimed by the prophets what and of what sort the advent of the Lord should be, did by these elders give a just interpretation of what had been truly prophesied; and He did Himself, by the apostles, announce that the fulness of the times of the adoption had arrived, that the kingdom of heaven had drawn nigh, and that He was dwelling within those that believe on Him who was born Emmanuel of the Virgin.
Irenaeus· Against Heresies (Book III, Chapter 21), Section 4, 202Patristic
- Matthew 1:20
But after he had pondered these things, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to embrace Mary as your wife, for the One conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.
Commentary on Matthew 1:202 voices
In this word appeared is conveyed the power of Him that did appear, allowing Himself to be seen where and how He pleases. (in Luc. ii. 5.) Be not troubled that he calls her his wife; for she is not herein robbed of her virginity, but her wedlock is witnessed to, and the celebration of her marriage is declared.
Ambrose of Milan· Catena Aurea by Aquinas, 397Patristic
For the one and the same Spirit of God, who proclaimed by the prophets what and of what sort the advent of the Lord should be, did by these elders give a just interpretation of what had been truly prophesied; and He did Himself, by the apostles, announce that the fulness of the times of the adoption had arrived, that the kingdom of heaven had drawn nigh, and that He was dwelling within those that believe on Him who was born Emmanuel of the Virgin.
Irenaeus· Against Heresies (Book III, Chapter 21), Section 4, 202Patristic
- Luke 1:24
After these days, his wife Elizabeth became pregnant and for five months remained in seclusion. She declared,
Commentary on Luke 1:242 voices
During the time of their course, the priests of the temple were so occupied by their office, that they kept themselves not only from the society of their wives, but even from the very threshold of their houses. Hence it is said, And it came to pass, that, as soon as the days were accomplished, &c. For as there was then required a priestly succession from the root of Aaron, of necessity then a time was appointed for keeping up the inheritance.
Bede· Catena Aurea by Aquinas, 735Patristic
Great care is given to modesty by the saints, so that often shame is in their very desires; as we observe in this place the holy Elizabeth, who desired to have children and concealed herself for five months. What is the reason for this concealment, if not modesty? For there is a prescribed age for everyone's duty: and what is fitting at one time is not fitting at another; the change of age often changes the nature of an action.
Ambrose of Milan· Commentary on Luke, 397Patristic
- Luke 1:25
“The Lord has done this for me. In these days He has shown me favor and taken away my disgrace among the people.”
Commentary on Luke 1:252 voices
Great care is given to modesty by the saints, so that often shame is in their very desires; as we observe in this place the holy Elizabeth, who desired to have children and concealed herself for five months. What is the reason for this concealment, if not modesty? For there is a prescribed age for everyone's duty: and what is fitting at one time is not fitting at another; the change of age often changes the nature of an action.
Ambrose of Milan· Commentary on Luke, 397Patristic
And though she might blush at the time of her child-bearing, on the other hand she rejoiced that she was free from reproach, saying, Thus hath the Lord dealt with me. For it is a shame among women not to receive that reward of marriage, which is the only cause of their being married.
Ambrose of Milan· Catena Aurea by Aquinas, 397Patristic
- Luke 1:31–35
Behold, you will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus.
Commentary on Luke 1:31–352 voices
(de fide ad Theod.) But this name was given anew to the Word in adaptation to His nativity in the flesh; as that prophecy saith, Thou shalt be called by a new name which the mouth of the Lord hath named. (Is. 62:2.) (contra Julian lib. viii.) Not however from Joseph proceeded the most pure descent of Christ. For from one and the same line of connection had sprung both Joseph and the Virgin, and from this the only-begotten had taken the form of man.
Cyril of Alexandria· Catena Aurea by Aquinas, 444Patristic
And behold thou shalt conceive in thy womb,....
John Gill· Exposition of the New Testament (1746-1748)Reformed
- Luke 1:36
Look, even Elizabeth your relative has conceived a son in her old age, and she who was called barren is in her sixth month.
Commentary on Luke 1:361 voice
That the Lord then was manifestly coming to His own things, and was sustaining them by means of that creation which is supported by Himself, and was making a recapitulation of that disobedience which had occurred in connection with a tree, through the obedience which was [exhibited by Himself when He hung] upon a tree, [the effects] also of that deception being done away with, by which that virgin Eve, who was already espoused to a man, was unhappily misled — was happily announced, through means of the truth [spoken] by the angel to the Virgin Mary, who was [also espoused] to a man.
Irenaeus· Against Heresies (Book V, Chapter 19), Section 1, 202Patristic
- Luke 1:37
For no word from God will ever fail.”
Commentary on Luke 1:371 voice
It has learnt not to respect life; how much more food? [You ask] "How many have fulfilled these conditions? "But what with men is difficult, with God is easy. Let us, however, comfort ourselves about the gentleness and clemency of God in such wise, as not to indulge our "necessities" up to the point of affinities with idolatry, but to avoid even from afar every breath of it, as of a pestilence.
Tertullian· On Idolatry, 220Patristic
- Luke 1:58
Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown her great mercy, and they rejoiced with her.
Commentary on Luke 1:582 voices
Joyful also was it in the neighborhood by reason of the celebrated and common report; on account of which it says: And her neighbors and kinsfolk heard that the Lord had magnified his mercy with her, and they congratulated her. And thus was fulfilled what …
Bonaventure· Commentary on Luke, Chapter 1, 1257Patristic
If you carefully observe, you will find that the word signifying fulness is no where used except at the birth of the righteous. Hence it is said, Now Elisabeth's full time came. For the life of the righteous hath fulness, but the days of the wicked are empty.
Ambrose of Milan· Catena Aurea by Aquinas, 397Patristic