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Luke 1

Luke 1:49

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

Modern
For the Mighty One has done great things for me. Holy is His name.
Traditional
For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name.
Literal
For the Mighty One did great things to me, and holy is His name.
Latin
…quia fecit mihi magna qui potens est: et sanctum nomen ejus,

Original

Greek
English
For the Mighty One has done great things for me. Holy is His name.

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 Holiness Jesus Christ Luke, Gospel of Magnificat Mary Music Poetry, Biblical Spirit of God Travel Virgin Birth of Jesus Zacharias Zechariah (Person)

Topics

Early Marriage Elisabeth (Elizabeth): The Wife of Zacharias and the Mother of John the Baptist God: Holiness of 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 Poetry: Lyrics, Sacred of Mary Praise: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Psalms of Mary Select Readings: Mary's Magnificat The Holiness of God: Exhibited in His: Name Women: As Poets: Mary Zacharias (Zechariah): The Father of John the Baptist