Luke 1:24-27 24 And after those days ( some time later; unspecified ) his wife Elisabeth conceived ( miraculous conception in old age — fulfillment of the angel’s message ), and hid herself ( withdrew; remained in seclusion — reasons may include reverence, humility, or caution ) five months, saying, 25 Thus hath the Lord dealt with me ( the Lord is the one acting; acknowledges His intervention ) in the days wherein he looked on me ( God’s gracious attention; cf. Gen. 29:32