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

46Then Miriam said, “My soul magnifies Adonai, 47and my spirit greatly rejoices in God, my Savior. For He has looked with care upon the humble state of His maidservant. For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed. 49For the Mighty One has done a great thing for me, and holy is His name. 50And His mercy is from generation to generation to the ones 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 1:11So she made a vow and said, “Adonai-Tzva’ot, if You will indeed look upon the affliction of Your handmaid, remember me and not forget Your handmaid, but grant Your handmaid a son, then I will give him to Adonai all the days of his life and no razor will ever touch his head.”
• 1 Samuel 2:8He raises the helpless from the dust. He lifts the needy from the dunghill, to make them sit with nobles, granting them a seat of honor. For the earth’s pillars are Adonai’s, and He has set the world on them.
• 2 Samuel 7:8So now, thus you shall say to My servant David: Thus says Adonai-Tzva’ot: I took you from the pasture, from following the sheep, to be ruler over My people, over Israel.
• Psalms 102:17For Adonai has rebuilt Zion. He has appeared in His glory.
• Psalms 113:7He raises the poor from the dust, lifts up the needy out of the dunghill,
• Psalms 136:23He remembered us in our lowly estate, for His lovingkindness endures forever,
• Psalms 138:6For though Adonai is exalted, yet He looks upon the lowly, but the haughty He knows from afar.
• Isaiah 66:2For My hand has made all these things, so all these things came to be,” declares Adonai. “But on this one will I look, one humble and of a contrite spirit, who trembles at My word.”
• 1 Corinthians 1:26For you see your calling, brothers and sisters, that not many are wise according to human standards, not many are powerful, and not many are born well.
• 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 promised to those who love Him?
• Luke 1:28And coming to her, the angel said, “Shalom, favored one! Adonai is with you.”
• Luke 11:27Then as Yeshua was saying these things, a certain woman in the crowd, raising her voice, said to Him, “Blessed is the womb that carried You and the breasts that nursed You!”
• Genesis 30:13Leah said, “How happy am I, for daughters have called me happy.” So she named him Asher.
• Malachi 3:12“All the nations will call you blessed. For you will be a land of delight,” says Adonai-Tzva’ot.

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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• Mary
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• Praise
• Psalms
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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