Keraia
Luke 1

Luke 1:50

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

Modern
His mercy extends to those who fear Him, from generation to generation.
Traditional
And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation.
Literal
And His mercy is to generations and generations, to those fearing Him.
Latin
…et misericordia ejus a progenie in progenies timentibus eum.

Original

Greek
English
His mercy extends to those who fear Him, from generation to generation.

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-Fearer God, Names of Gospel Hannah Jesus Christ Luke, Gospel of Magnificat Mary Mercy Music Poetry, Biblical Spirit of God Travel Virgin Birth of Jesus Zacharias Zechariah (Person)

Topics

Elisabeth (Elizabeth): The Wife of Zacharias and the Mother of John the Baptist Fear of God: Reverence Generation to Generation Godly Fear: Those Who Have: Receive Mercy from God 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 Mercy of God: Manifested: To Them That Fear Him Women: As Poets: Mary Zacharias (Zechariah): The Father of John the Baptist