Luke 1:48

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 the Lord, 47and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, because he has looked with favor on the humble condition of his servant. Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed, 49because the Mighty One has done great things for me, and his name is holy. 50His mercy is from generation to generation on those who fear him.

Luke 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 1:11Making a vow, she pleaded, “Lord of Armies, if you will take notice of your servant’s affliction, remember and not forget me, and give your servant a son, I will give him to the Lord all the days of his life, and his hair will never be cut.”
• 1 Samuel 2:8He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the trash heap. He seats them with noblemen and gives them a throne of honor. For the foundations of the earth are the Lord’s; he has set the world on them.
• 2 Samuel 7:8“So now this is what you are to say to my servant David: ‘This is what the Lord of Armies says: I took you from the pasture, from tending the flock, to be ruler over my people Israel.
• Psalms 102:17He will pay attention to the prayer of the destitute and will not despise their prayer.
• Psalms 113:7He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the trash heap
• Psalms 136:23He remembered us in our humiliation His faithful love endures forever.
• Psalms 138:6Though the Lord is exalted, he takes note of the humble; but he knows the haughty from a distance.
• Isaiah 66:2My hand made all these things, and so they all came into being. This is the Lord’s declaration. I will look favorably on this kind of person: one who is humble, submissive in spirit, and trembles at my word.
• 1 Corinthians 1:26Brothers and sisters, consider your calling: Not many were wise from a human perspective, not many powerful, not many of noble birth.
• James 2:5Listen, my dear brothers and sisters: Didn’t God choose the poor in this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom that he has promised to those who love him?
• Luke 1:28And the angel came to her and said, “Greetings, favored woman! The Lord is with you.”
• Luke 11:27As he was saying these things, a woman from the crowd raised her voice and said to him, “Blessed is the womb that bore you and the one who nursed you!”
• Genesis 30:13Leah said, “I am happy that the women call me happy,” so she named him Asher.
• Malachi 3:12“Then all the nations will consider you fortunate, for you will be a delightful land,” says the Lord of Armies.

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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• Zacharias (Zechariah)

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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