King James Bible
"And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS."
The angel Gabriel announces to Mary that she will become pregnant, using 'behold' to emphasize the miraculous nature of this conception. This echoes Isaiah 7:14's prophecy of a virgin bearing a son, while the specific mention of 'thy womb' personalizes this cosmic event to Mary's own body. The child's gender is revealed as male, significant because Jewish messianic expectations centered on a male heir to David's throne. This phrase confirms the pregnancy will result in a successful birth, providing reassurance amid the shocking announcement. The name 'Jesus' (Greek form of Hebrew 'Yeshua') means 'Yahweh saves,' directly revealing the child's divine mission. By commanding Mary to give this specific name, the angel indicates that this child's very identity is bound to God's salvation plan for humanity.