Luke 1:52

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

Modern
He has brought down rulers from their thrones, but has exalted the humble.
Traditional
He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree.
Literal
He brought down rulers from thrones and exalted the humble.
Latin
Deposuit potentes de sede, et exaltavit humiles.

Original

Greek
English
He has brought down rulers from their thrones, but has exalted the humble.

Notes

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 Jesus Christ Luke, Gospel of Magnificat Mary Mercy Music Poetry, Biblical Pride 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 Humility: General Scriptures Concerning 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 Pride: General Scriptures Concerning Psalms of Mary Select Readings: Mary's Magnificat Women: As Poets: Mary Zacharias (Zechariah): The Father of John the Baptist