The reverential words of Mary shortly after learning that she would be the mother of the Messiah were similar to those of Hannah when she was presenting young Samuel for tabernacle service.
Maarja aukartlikud sõnad peatselt pärast teadasaamist, et temast saab Messia ema, sarnanesid Hanna sõnadega, kui ta noore Saamueli seadusetelgi juurde teenistusse andis.