Luke 1:49
Luke 1:49 Meaning and Explanation
“For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The Mighty One has done great things for Mary, and holy is his name.
What Does Luke 1:49 Mean?
Mary names the giver before the gifts: he that is mighty. The conception of her son is a great thing done by God's power alone, and her response is the old refrain of Israel's worship — holy is his name.
Power and holiness belong together in God. The might that works miracles is never arbitrary; it is the strength of perfect goodness. Mary teaches us to receive God's gifts as she did: astonished at his power, reverent before his holiness, and personal in our thanks — great things he hath done to me.
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What does Luke 1:49 mean?
The Mighty One has done great things for Mary, and holy is his name.