# For see

This phrase alerts Mary to pay attention to Elizabeth's surprising statement that follows.

# when the sound of your greeting came to my ears

Hearing a sound is spoken of as if the sound came to the ears. Alternate translation: "when I heard the sound of your greeting" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy]])

# jumped for joy

"moved suddenly with joy" or "turned forcefully because he was so happy"