King James Bible
"And she spake out with a loud voice, and said, Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb."
Elizabeth's loud proclamation indicates the Holy Spirit's overwhelming influence upon her, as she recognizes the significance of Mary's visit. This emphatic delivery transforms a private greeting into a prophetic declaration, echoing the joyful shouts of Old Testament worship. Elizabeth acknowledges Mary's unique divine favor and chosen status as the mother of the Messiah. This blessing formula recalls Old Testament heroines like Jael and Judith, but surpasses them in scope—Mary's blessedness stems from her role in God's redemptive plan. The parallel blessing extends from Mary to her unborn child, recognizing Jesus's divine nature even in utero. Elizabeth's Spirit-filled insight penetrates beyond natural understanding to proclaim the blessedness of the incarnate Son of God.