to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary.
We have here notice given us of all that it was fit we should know concerning the incarnation and conception of our blessed Saviour, six months after the conception of John. The same angel, Gabriel, that was employed in making known to Zacharias God's purpose concerning his son, is employed in this also; for in this, the same glorious work of redemption, which was begun in that, is carried on.
Commenting on Luke 1:26-38
To a virgin,.... A pure virgin, that never knew man; see Gill on Luk 1:34 and yet espoused to a man whose name was Joseph; but they were not come together, nor had he taken her for his wife, and home to his house, nor had they cohabited: of the house of David; which, according to the grammatical construction of the words, may be connected...
Verse 27. To a virgin (b) espoused, &c. House of David. Family of David, or descendants of David. (b)