In many English translations of the Bible, the word “behold” appears hundreds of times. In the Christmas Story for example:
Behold, you will conceive in your womb a Son and you shall call His Name “Jesus” …
Behold, your kinswoman, Elizabeth, in her old age, has also conceived a Son …
Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word …
Behold, I bring you good news of great joy which shall come to all the people. For to you is born this day in the City of David, a Savior who is Christ the Lord…
Behold, wise men come from the East to Jerusalem…
Behold! Behold! Behold! This is no ordinary, everyday, household word. I doubt that any of us can remember saying “behold” to start a conversation or to begin making a point. However, “behold” is a very special word, not only for Mary and Elizabeth and the shepherds…
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