luke-1:39-50-niv

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 1:46

And Mary said . There is a great contrast between the behavior of the two women when they met in Elisabeth's house. The elder was full of a new strange ecstatic joy. "She was filled with the Holy Ghost" ( Luke 1:42 ), and spoke her words of lofty congratulation with "a loud voice" ( Luke 1:42 ). Mary , on the other hand, was not conscious evidently, on this occasion, of any special presence of the Holy Spirit. Since the hour of the annunciation and her own meek faithful acceptance of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 1:46-48

My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Savior . For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed . This is the first of the four divisions of the Magnificat. In it she speaks of herself , and her deep feelings of adoration and of holy joy, and of intense glad surprise. It is a prayer, but the highest kind of prayer, for it asks for nothing—it simply breathes adoration and thankfulness.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 1:46-48

The voice of praise. This "improvisation of a happy faith" is not more musical to the ear than it is beautiful to our spiritual discernment. It presents to us the mother of our Lord in a most pleasing light. We will look at these words of devout gratitude as— I. MARY 'S RESPONSE to God's distinguishing goodness to her. She received from God a kindness that was: 1 . Necessarily unique. Only to one of the daughters of men could be granted the peculiar honor conferred on her. We... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 1:46-56

The hymn of Mary, commonly called the Magnificat . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 1:49-50

For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his Name. And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation. In this strophe, the second division of the hymn of praise, she glorifies three of the principal Divine attributes—God's power, his holiness, and his mercy. His power or might, alluding to the words of the angel (verse 85), "The power of the Highest shall overshadow thee." Surely in all the records of the Lord's works since the world's creation,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 1:49-55

God revealed in Jesus Christ. We see much more in Mary's words than the thoughts which were present to her mind at the time of utterance; for we stand well within that kingdom of God of which she stood on the threshold. To the holy confidence she entertained in God's goodness to all Israel, and especially to herself up to that hour, there was added a reverent wonder as to this new manifestation of Divine mercy. So she sang of the power and the holiness, the mercy and the faithfulness, of... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 1:39

And Mary arose - The word “arose” here is equivalent to “setting out,” or starting on a journey.The hill country - The region in the vicinity of Jerusalem, commonly called the hill country of Judea.City of Juda - What city is meant is not known. Some have supposed it to be Jerusalem, others Hebron; but all is conjecture. It was probably a Levitical city, and the residence of Zechariah when he was not employed in the temple. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 1:40

Saluted Elizabeth - Expressed great joy and gratification at seeing her, and used the customary tokens of affectionate salutation. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 1:41

Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost - The meaning of this seems to be that she was filled with joy; with a disposition to praise God; with a prophetic spirit, or a knowledge of the character of the child that should be born of her. All these were produced by the Holy Spirit. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 1:42

Blessed art thou among women - She here repeated nearly the words of the angel to Mary, esteeming it to be the highest honor among mothers to be the mother of the Messiah. See the notes at Luke 1:28. read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 1:46

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 1:46-48

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 1:46-48

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 1:46-56

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 1:49-50

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 1:49-55

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 1:39

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 1:40

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 1:41

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 1:42

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