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,
• New King James Version (NKJV)For He has regarded the lowly state of His maidservant; For behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed.
• New Living Translation (NLT)For he took notice of his lowly servant girl, and from now on 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, for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant. For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed; 49for he who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name. 50And his mercy is for those who fear him from generation to generation.

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 1:11And she vowed a vow and said, "O Lord of hosts, if you will indeed look on the affliction of your servant and remember me and not forget your servant, but will give to your servant a son, then I will give him to the Lord all the days of his life, and no razor shall touch his head."
• 1 Samuel 2:8He raises up the poor from the dust; he lifts the needy from the ash heap to make them sit with princes and inherit a seat of honor. For the pillars of the earth are the Lord's, and on them he has set the world.
• 2 Samuel 7:8Now, therefore, thus you shall say to my servant David, 'Thus says the Lord of hosts, I took you from the pasture, from following the sheep, that you should be prince over my people Israel.
• Psalms 102:17he regards the prayer of the destitute and does not despise their prayer.
• Psalms 113:7He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap,
• Psalms 136:23It is he who remembered us in our low estate, for his steadfast love endures forever;
• Psalms 138:6For though the Lord is high, he regards the lowly, but the haughty he knows from afar.
• Isaiah 66:2All these things my hand has made, and so all these things came to be, declares the Lord. But this is the one to whom I will look: he who is humble and contrite in spirit and trembles at my word.
• 1 Corinthians 1:26For consider your calling, brothers: not many of you were wise according to worldly standards, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth.
• James 2:5Listen, my beloved brothers, has not God chosen those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom, which he has promised to those who love him?
• Luke 1:28And he came to her and said, "Greetings, O favored one, the Lord is with you!"
• Luke 11:27As he said these things, a woman in the crowd raised her voice and said to him, "Blessed is the womb that bore you, and the breasts at which you nursed!"
• Genesis 30:13And Leah said, "Happy am I! For women have called me happy." So she called his name Asher.
• Malachi 3:12Then all nations will call you blessed, for you will 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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• Elisabeth (Elizabeth)
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• Psalms
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• Women
• 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