Luke 1:28 Meaning and Explanation
“And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women.”
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Read Full Chapter →The angel greets Mary as highly favoured, declaring that the Lord is with her and that she is blessed among women.
What Does Luke 1:28 Mean?
Gabriel's greeting startles before his news does. Hail, thou that art highly favoured — Mary is addressed as one on whom God has poured out his grace. The Lord is with thee echoes heaven's word to Moses, Gideon, and others called to impossible things.
The favor is God's gift, freely bestowed, and it comes before any explanation. Mary is not flattered for her achievements; she is greeted by grace. So God still deals with his servants: his presence and favor arrive first, and the calling — however great — rests on what he supplies.
Luke 1:28 in the Original Language
charitoo (χαριτόω), 'highly favoured' -- to bestow grace upon; to fill with favor.
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What does Luke 1:28 mean?
The angel greets Mary as highly favoured, declaring that the Lord is with her and that she is blessed among women.