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46 And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, 47 And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. 48 For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. 49 For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name.
- Luke 1:46-55 NABRE - The Canticle of Mary. And Mary said: - Bible Gateway
1:46–55 Although Mary is praised for being the mother of the...
- Luke 1:46-55 NASB - And - Bible Gateway
For behold, from now on all generations will [b]call me...
- Luke 1:46-55 NABRE - The Canticle of Mary. And Mary said: - Bible Gateway
And Mary said: “My soul exalts the Lord, And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior. “For He has had regard for the humble state of His bond-servant; For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed. “For the Mighty One has done great things for me; And holy is His name.
1:46–55 Although Mary is praised for being the mother of the Lord and because of her belief, she reacts as the servant in a psalm of praise, the Magnificat.
What does Luke 1:55 mean? When Mary heard she was going to bear the Messiah (Luke 1:31–33), she knew it would fulfill one of Israel's most cherished prophecies. God had made promises to patriarchs like Abraham (Genesis 17:9), Isaac (Genesis 28:13), and Jacob (Genesis 35:10–12).
For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name. And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation.
What does Luke 1:46 mean? When the angel Gabriel approached an unmarried virgin (Luke 1:26–27), she responded to his amazing news (Luke 1:31–33) with humility and obedience (Luke 1:38). The angel's message included references to Old Testament prophecy (2 Samuel 7:12–16; Isaiah 9:6–7).
For behold, from now on all generations will [b]call me blessed. And holy is His name. Toward those who fear Him. He has scattered those who were proud in the [e]thoughts of their hearts. And has exalted those who were humble. And sent the rich away empty-handed. To Abraham and his [g]descendants forever.”
