Luke 1:45 Meaning and Explanation
“And blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Elisabeth pronounces Mary blessed because she believed that the Lord's words to her would be fulfilled.
What Does Luke 1:45 Mean?
Elisabeth's final word turns from the child to Mary's faith: blessed is she that believed. Perhaps with her own silenced husband in mind, she honors the young woman who took God at his word.
The blessing rests not on Mary's privilege but on her trust: there shall be a performance of those things told her from the Lord. The beatitude reaches every believer since — Jesus will later call blessed all who hear the word of God and keep it (Luke 11:28). Faith in God's promise is a happiness nothing can repeal.
Luke 1:45 in the Original Language
makarios (μακάριος), 'blessed' -- deeply happy; favored by God.
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What does Luke 1:45 mean?
Elisabeth pronounces Mary blessed because she believed that the Lord's words to her would be fulfilled.