Bible Commentary

And his mercy [is] on them that fear him from generation to generation. 50. his mercy ] Psa 89:2-3 and passim. From generation to generation ] Rather, Unto generations and generations; ledr vadr, Gen 17:9, &c. See Deu 7:9. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges His mercy – Favor shown to the miserable … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 1:50”

For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy [is] his name. 49. he that is mighty ] El Shaddai, Job 8:3; also Gibbr, Psa 24:8. See Pearson On the Creed, Art. i. great things ] Gedolth, Psa 71:21; Psa 126:3. holy is his name ] Psa 111:9; “Thou only art … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 1:49”

For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. 48. he hath regarded ] Rather, He looked upon. the low estate ] So Hagar (Gen 16:11) and Hannah (1Sa 1:11; cf. Psa 138:6; Psa 102:17). The word may be rendered humiliation, Act 8:33; Isa … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 1:48”

And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Savior. 47. hath rejoiced ] Rather, exults. In the original it is the general, or gnomic aorist. in God my Saviour ] Isa 45:21, “a just God and a Saviour.” Comp. Isa 12:2; Isa 25:9. The expression is also found in the later Epistles of St Paul, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 1:47”

And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, 46 56. The Magnificat 46. And Mary said ] This chapter is remarkable for preserving a record of two inspired hymns the Magnificat and the Benedictus which have been used for more than a thousand years in the public services of Christendom. The Magnificat first appears … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 1:46”

And blessed [is] she that believed for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord. 45. blessed is she that believed ] Perhaps Elizabeth had in mind the affliction which had followed her husband’s doubt. Comp. Joh 20:29. for there shall be a performance ] The words may … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 1:45”

For, lo, as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in mine ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy. 44. for joy ] Rather, in exultation. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges By these words Elisabeth declareth that she looked upon the motion of the child in her womb, upon … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 1:44”

And whence [is] this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? 43. the mother of my Lord ] The words shew a remarkable degree of divine illumination in the mind of Elizabeth. See Joh 20:28; Joh 13:13. Yet she does not address Mary as Domina, but as ‘mater Domini’ (Bengel); … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 1:43”

And she spake out with a loud voice, and said, Blessed [art] thou among women, and blessed [is] the fruit of thy womb. 42. with a loud voice ] For ‘ phon,’ voice, B has the stronger word ‘ kraug,’ cry. Blessed art thou among women ] i. e. preeminently blessed, as “fairest among women,” … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 1:42”

And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost: 41. leaped ] The same word is applied to unborn babes in Gen 25:22, LXX. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Elizabeth was filled with the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 1:41”