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in order to register with Mary, who was [a]betrothed to him, and was with child.(A) While they were there [in Bethlehem], the time came for her to give birth, and she gave birth to her Son, her firstborn; and she wrapped Him in [[b]swaddling] cloths and laid Him in a [c]manger, because there was no [private] room for them in the inn.

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Footnotes

  1. Luke 2:5 See note 1:27.
  2. Luke 2:7 This was customary among the Jews, and quite comfortable and protective for the baby. Wrapping the baby in strips of cloth was intended to strengthen the back and bones for good growth.
  3. Luke 2:7 I.e. feeding trough for animals.

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