Luke 1:34 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man? Seeing I know not a man - Or, husband. As she was only contracted to Joseph, and not as yet married, she knew that this conception could not have yet taken place; and she modestly inquires by what means the promise of the angel is to be fulfilled in order to regulate her conduct accordingly.