King James Bible
"And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth,"
This refers to the sixth month of Elizabeth's pregnancy with John the Baptist, connecting Mary's story to the preceding narrative. The timing emphasizes God's orchestrated plan and links the two miraculous births that will shape salvation history. Gabriel, whose name means 'God is my strength,' appears as God's messenger for momentous announcements, having previously revealed prophecies to Daniel. The passive construction emphasizes divine initiative—this visitation originates entirely from God's sovereign will. Nazareth was an insignificant village in the northern region of Galilee, far from Jerusalem's religious center. This geographical detail highlights God's pattern of working through the humble and overlooked, foreshadowing Jesus's ministry among the marginalized.