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Luke 1

Luke 1:47

Mary’s Song · Luke 1:46–56
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Translations

Modern
…and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior!
Traditional
And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.
Literal
…and my spirit exulted in God my Savior!
Latin
…et exsultavit spiritus meus in Deo salutari meo.

Original

Greek
English
…and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior!

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.

Events

Parallels

1 Samuel 2:1–11

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 Savior Spirit of God Travel Virgin Birth of Jesus Zacharias Zechariah (Person)

Topics

Christmas Early Marriage Elisabeth (Elizabeth): The Wife of Zacharias and the Mother of John the Baptist 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 Joy of Saints Is in Christ Joy: Holy: The Virgin Mary Joy: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To 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