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Luke 1:48
48For He has looked [with loving care] on the humble state of His maidservant; For behold, from now on all generations will count me blessed and happy and favored by God!
Luke 1:48 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.
- New International Version (NIV)for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed,
- English Standard Version (ESV)for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant. For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed;
- New King James Version (NKJV)For He has regarded the lowly state of His maidservant; For behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed.
Context of Luke 1:48
46And Mary said, “My soul magnifies and exalts the Lord, 47And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior. For He has looked [with loving care] on the humble state of His maidservant; For behold, from now on all generations will count me blessed and happy and favored by God! 49For He who is mighty has done great things for me; And holy is His name [to be worshiped in His purity, majesty, and glory]. 50And His mercy is upon generation after generation Toward those who [stand in great awe of God and] fear Him.
Read all of Luke 1Luke 1:48 word by word
ὅτι ἐπέβλεψεν ἐπὶ τὴν ταπείνωσιν τῆς δούλης αὐτοῦ. ἰδοὺ γὰρ ἀπὸ τοῦ νῦν μακαριοῦσίν με πᾶσαι αἱ γενεαὶRead the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
- ·ἐπίepi · upon/to/againstG1909
- Forὅτιhoti · that/since: sinceG3754
- he hath regardedἐπιβλέπωepiblepō · to look upon/atG1914
- the low estateταπείνωσιςtapeinōsis · lowlinessG5014
- ofδούληdoulē · female slaveG1399
- hisαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
- forγάρgar · forG1063
- beholdὁράωhoraō · to see: seeG3708
- fromἀπόapo · away fromG575
- henceforthνῦνnun · nowG3568
- allπᾶςpas · allG3956
- generationsγενεάgenea · generationG1074
- shall callμακαρίζωmakarizō · to blessG3106
- meἐγώegō · I/weG1473
Cross-references for Luke 1:48
- 1 Samuel 1:11She made a vow, saying, “O Lord of hosts, if You will indeed look on the affliction (suffering) of Your maidservant and remember, and not forget Your maidservant, but will give Your maidservant a son, then I will give him to the Lord all the days of his life; a razor shall never touch his head.”
- 1 Samuel 2:8He raises up the poor from the dust, He lifts up the needy from the ash heap To make them sit with nobles, And inherit a seat of honor and glory; For the pillars of the earth are the Lord’s, And He set the land on them.
- 2 Samuel 7:8So now, say this to My servant David, ‘Thus says the Lord of hosts, “I took you from the pasture, from following the sheep, to be ruler over My people Israel.
- Psalms 102:17He has regarded the prayer of the destitute, And has not despised their prayer.
- Psalms 113:7He raises the poor out of the dust And lifts the needy from the ash heap,
- Psalms 136:23Who [faithfully] remembered us in our lowly condition, For His lovingkindness endures forever;
- Psalms 138:6Though the Lord is exalted, He regards the lowly [and invites them into His fellowship]; But the proud and haughty He knows from a distance.
- Isaiah 66:2For all these things My hand has made, So all these things came into being [by and for Me],” declares the Lord. “But to this one I will look [graciously], To him who is humble and contrite in spirit, and who [reverently] trembles at My word and honors My commands.
- 1 Corinthians 1:26Just look at your own calling, believers; not many [of you were considered] wise according to human standards, not many powerful or influential, not many of high and noble birth.
- James 2:5Listen, my beloved brothers and sisters: has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and [as believers to be] heirs of the kingdom which He promised to those who love Him?
- Luke 1:28And coming to her, the angel said, “Greetings, favored one! The Lord is with you.”
- Luke 11:27Now while Jesus was saying these things, one of the women in the crowd raised her voice and said to Him, “Blessed (happy, favored by God) is the womb that gave birth to You and the breasts at which You nursed!”
- Genesis 30:13Then Leah said, “I am happy! For women will call me happy.” So she named him Asher (happy).
- Malachi 3:12“All nations shall call you happy and blessed, for you shall be a land of delight,” says the Lord of hosts.
Commentaries on Luke 1:48
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 48He hath regarded - Looked favorably, etc., . In the most tender and compassionate manner he has visited me in my humiliation, drawing the reasons of his conduct, not from any excellence in me, but from his own eternal kindness and love. All generations shall call me blessed - This was the character by which alone she wished to be known; viz. The blessed or happy virgin. What dishonor do those do to this holy woman, who give her names and characters which…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 48He hath regarded the low estate of his handmaid - Literally, he has looked upon the low or humble condition of his handmaid. That is, notwithstanding her humble rank and poverty, he has shown her favor. And this example abundantly teaches what is elsewhere fully taught in the Bible, that God is not a respecter of persons; that he is not influenced, in conferring favors, by wealth, honor, or office, Romans 2:11; Romans 10:11-12. He seeks the humble and the…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 39-56Verses 39-56 It is very good for those who have the work of grace begun in their souls, to communicate one to another. On Mary's arrival, Elisabeth was conscious of the approach of her who was to be the mother of the great Redeemer. At the same time she was filled with the Holy Ghost, and under his influence declared that Mary and her expected child were most blessed and happy, as peculiarly honoured of and dear to the Most High God. Mary, animated by…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 48all generations will call me blessed: In Middle Eastern culture, honor and shame were very important. People also deeply valued the family name they would leave to future generations.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 46-5546-55. A magnificent canticle, in which the strain of Hannah's ancient song, in like circumstances, is caught up, and just slightly modified and sublimed. Is it unnatural to suppose that the spirit of the blessed Virgin had been drawn beforehand into mysterious sympathy with the ideas and the tone of this hymn, so that when the life and fire of inspiration penetrated her whole soul it spontaneously swept the chorus of this song, enriching the Hymnal of…Read the comment
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Commentaries on Luke 1
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Catena Aurea
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- John Lightfoot Commentary
- Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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