Luke 1:46

Translations

Modern

Then Mary said: “My soul magnifies the Lord,

Traditional

And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord,

Literal

And Mary said: “My soul magnifies the Lord,

Latin

Et ait Maria: Magnificat anima mea Dominum:

Original

Greek

English

Then Mary said: “My soul magnifies the Lord,

Notes

Luke 1:46–55

Mary’s song is the first of three songs of praise in the birth story of Jesus. It is called the Magnificat (Latin for “magnifies”). The song has many similarities to Hannah’s prayer in 1 Samuel 2:1–10.

The fact that God cares for the oppressed and reverses their fortunes is a common theme throughout Luke’s Gospel. The coming of God’s kingdom brings salvation to rejected and outcast people.

Theme notes and profiles

Mary, Mother of Jesus Angels God’s Unified Plan of Salvation Making Sense of the Exile Praise and Rejoicing in Luke–Acts The Birth of Christ The Blessings of Jesus The Coming of the Spirit of God

Events

Mary Visits Elizabethc. 5 BC

Related verses

1 Samuel 2:1–10
At that time Hannah prayed: “My heart rejoices in the LORD; my horn is exalted in the LORD. My mouth speaks boldly against my enemies, for I rejoice in Your salvation.
Psalm 34:2–3
My soul boasts in the LORD; let the oppressed hear and rejoice.
Psalm 35:9
Then my soul will rejoice in the LORD and exult in His salvation.
Isaiah 61:10
I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.
Psalm 103:1–2
Of David. Bless the LORD, O my soul; all that is within me, bless His holy name.
1 Corinthians 1:31
Therefore, as it is written: “Let him who boasts boast in the Lord.”
Romans 5:11
Not only that, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.
Isaiah 45:25
In the LORD all descendants of Israel will be justified and will exult.
2 Corinthians 2:14
But thanks be to God, who always leads us triumphantly as captives in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of Him.
Philippians 4:4
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
Isaiah 24:15–16
Therefore glorify the LORD in the east. Extol the name of the LORD, the God of Israel in the islands of the sea.
Philippians 3:3
For it is we who are the circumcision, we who worship by the Spirit of God, who glory in Christ Jesus, and who put no confidence in the flesh—

Parallels

1 Samuel 2:1–11

People

Mary: Mother of Jesus; wife of Joseph

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Genealogy of Jesus Christ God, Names of Gospel Hannah Human Spirit Jesus Christ Luke, Gospel of Magnificat Mary Music Poetry, Biblical Soul Spirit of God Travel Virgin Birth of Jesus Zacharias Zechariah (Person)

Topics

Christmas Elisabeth (Elizabeth): The Wife of Zacharias and the Mother of John the Baptist Glorifying God: The Virgin Mary Jesus, the Christ: Incarnation of Jesus, the Christ: Mary Visits Elisabeth (At Hebron?) Jesus, the Christ: Mary's Magnificat (At Hebron?) Joy of Mary, when She Visited Elisabeth Magnificat of Mary Mary: The Mother of Jesus: Visits Her Cousin, Elisabeth Miracles: Catalogue of The Incarnation of Jesus Mother's Day Mother's Love Poetry: Lyrics, Sacred of Mary Praise: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Psalms of Mary Select Readings: Mary's Magnificat Women: As Poets: Mary Zacharias (Zechariah): The Father of John the Baptist

Luke 1:46

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