Luke 1:49
New International Version
for the Mighty One has done great things for me— holy is his name.

New Living Translation
For the Mighty One is holy, and he has done great things for me.

English Standard Version
for he who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name.

Berean Standard Bible
For the Mighty One has done great things for me. Holy is His name.

Berean Literal Bible
For the mighty One has done great things to me. And holy is His name.

King James Bible
For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name.

New King James Version
For He who is mighty has done great things for me, And holy is His name.

New American Standard Bible
“For the Mighty One has done great things for me; And holy is His name.

NASB 1995
“For the Mighty One has done great things for me; And holy is His name.

NASB 1977
“For the Mighty One has done great things for me; And holy is His name.

Legacy Standard Bible
For the Mighty One has done great things for me, And holy is His name.

Amplified Bible
“For He who is mighty has done great things for me; And holy is His name [to be worshiped in His purity, majesty, and glory].

Christian Standard Bible
because the Mighty One has done great things for me, and his name is holy.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
because the Mighty One has done great things for me, and His name is holy.

American Standard Version
For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; And holy is his name.

Contemporary English Version
God All-Powerful has done great things for me, and his name is holy.

English Revised Version
For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; And holy is his name.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
because the Almighty has done great things to me. His name is holy.

Good News Translation
because of the great things the Mighty God has done for me. His name is holy;

International Standard Version
because the Almighty has done great things for me. His name is holy.

Majority Standard Bible
For the Mighty One has done great things for me. Holy is His name.

NET Bible
because he who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name;

New Heart English Bible
For he who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name.

Webster's Bible Translation
For he that is mighty hath done to me great things, and holy is his name.

Weymouth New Testament
Because the mighty One has done great things for me--Holy is His name!--

World English Bible
For he who is mighty has done great things for me. Holy is his name.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
For He who is mighty did great things to me, "" And holy [is] His Name,

Berean Literal Bible
For the mighty One has done great things to me. And holy is His name.

Young's Literal Translation
For He who is mighty did to me great things, And holy is His name,

Smith's Literal Translation
For the powerful one has done great things for me; and his name holy.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Because he that is mighty, hath done great things to me; and holy is his name.

Catholic Public Domain Version
For he who is great has done great things for me, and holy is his name.

New American Bible
The Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name.

New Revised Standard Version
for the Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
For he who is mighty has done great things to me; holy is his name.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
“Because he who is mighty has done unto me great things and holy is his name.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
for He that is Mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name:

Godbey New Testament
For behold from now all generations call me blessed; because the Mighty One did great things unto me, and His name is holy;

Haweis New Testament
For the Mighty One hath done great things for me; and holy is his name.

Mace New Testament
the almighty hath distinguish'd me by the greatest marks of favour: his name be for ever reverenc'd.

Weymouth New Testament
Because the mighty One has done great things for me--Holy is His name!--

Worrell New Testament
because the Mighty One did great things for me; and Holy is His name!

Worsley New Testament
for He that is mighty hath done great things for me,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Mary's Song
48For He has looked with favor on the humble state of His servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed. 49For the Mighty One has done great things for me. Holy is His name. 50His mercy extends to those who fear Him, from generation to generation.…

Cross References
Psalm 126:3
The LORD has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.

Psalm 71:19
Your righteousness reaches to the heavens, O God, You who have done great things. Who, O God, is like You?

Psalm 111:9
He has sent redemption to His people; He has ordained His covenant forever; holy and awesome is His name.

Isaiah 57:15
For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in a high and holy place, and with the oppressed and humble in spirit, to restore the spirit of the lowly and revive the heart of the contrite.

Psalm 86:10
For You are great and perform wonders; You alone are God.

Psalm 99:3
Let them praise Your great and awesome name—He is holy!

Psalm 145:3
Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised; His greatness is unsearchable.

Isaiah 12:6
Cry out and sing, O citizen of Zion, for great among you is the Holy One of Israel.”

Deuteronomy 10:21
He is your praise and He is your God, who has done for you these great and awesome wonders that your eyes have seen.

Psalm 72:18
Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who alone does marvelous deeds.

Psalm 89:7
In the council of the holy ones, God is greatly feared, and awesome above all who surround Him.

Isaiah 63:7
I will make known the LORD’s loving devotion and His praiseworthy acts, because of all that the LORD has done for us—the many good things for the house of Israel according to His great compassion and loving devotion.

Exodus 15:11
Who among the gods is like You, O LORD? Who is like You—majestic in holiness, revered with praises, performing wonders?

Psalm 77:13
Your way, O God, is holy. What god is so great as our God?

Psalm 150:2
Praise Him for His mighty acts; praise Him for His excellent greatness.


Treasury of Scripture

For he that is mighty has done to me great things; and holy is his name.

he.

Genesis 17:1
And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the LORD appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect.

Psalm 24:8
Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle.

Isaiah 1:24
Therefore saith the Lord, the LORD of hosts, the mighty One of Israel, Ah, I will ease me of mine adversaries, and avenge me of mine enemies:

hath.

Psalm 71:19-21
Thy righteousness also, O God, is very high, who hast done great things: O God, who is like unto thee! …

Psalm 126:2,3
Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The LORD hath done great things for them…

Mark 5:13
And forthwith Jesus gave them leave. And the unclean spirits went out, and entered into the swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep place into the sea, (they were about two thousand;) and were choked in the sea.

and.

Exodus 15:11
Who is like unto thee, O LORD, among the gods? who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders?

1 Samuel 2:2
There is none holy as the LORD: for there is none beside thee: neither is there any rock like our God.

Psalm 99:3,9
Let them praise thy great and terrible name; for it is holy…

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Luke 1
1. The preface of Luke to his whole gospel.
5. The conception of John the Baptist;
26. and of Jesus.
39. The prophecy of Elisabeth and of Mary, concerning Jesus.
57. The nativity and circumcision of John.
67. The prophecy of Zachariah, both of Jesus,
76. and of John.














For
The word "for" serves as a conjunction, linking Mary's personal experience with the broader narrative of God's redemptive work. It indicates a reason or cause, suggesting that what follows is a direct result of God's intervention. In the context of the Magnificat, this word connects Mary's praise to the actions of God, emphasizing that her response is rooted in divine initiative.

the Mighty One
This phrase refers to God, emphasizing His power and strength. The Greek word used here is "Dunatos," which conveys the idea of one who possesses strength and ability. In the Old Testament, God is often depicted as a warrior or a deliverer, showcasing His might in the deliverance of Israel. This title reflects God's sovereignty and His ability to accomplish His purposes, reinforcing the theme of divine intervention in human history.

has done
The verb "has done" is in the perfect tense, indicating a completed action with ongoing effects. This suggests that God's actions are not only historical but have lasting significance. The Greek word "poieō" implies creation or making, highlighting God's active role in bringing about His will. This underscores the idea that God's deeds are purposeful and transformative.

great things
The phrase "great things" points to the extraordinary and miraculous nature of God's works. The Greek word "megala" denotes something that is large in magnitude or importance. In the biblical narrative, God's "great things" often refer to acts of salvation and deliverance, such as the Exodus. For Mary, this includes the miraculous conception of Jesus, which is both a personal blessing and a pivotal event in salvation history.

for me
This personalizes the divine action, indicating that God's mighty deeds have a direct impact on Mary. The Greek phrase "moi" emphasizes the individual aspect of God's grace, showing that His actions are not just for the collective but also for the individual believer. This highlights the intimate relationship between God and His people, where His mighty works are experienced personally.

Holy
The word "Holy" describes God's nature, setting Him apart from all creation. The Greek word "hagios" signifies purity, sanctity, and separation from sin. In the biblical context, God's holiness is a central attribute, underscoring His moral perfection and otherness. This holiness is both awe-inspiring and comforting, as it assures believers of God's unchanging and righteous character.

is His name
The phrase "is His name" signifies the essence and identity of God. In Hebrew culture, a name is more than a label; it represents the character and reputation of a person. God's name, often revealed as Yahweh in the Old Testament, encapsulates His attributes and His covenant relationship with His people. Declaring His name as holy affirms His uniqueness and the reverence due to Him, inviting believers to trust in His faithful and powerful nature.

Verse 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, his might had been never shown as it was now about to be manifest in her. His holiness had been displayed to her in the way in which the mighty acts of ineffable love had been carried out. His mercy: this attribute of God came home with intense power to the heart of the Jewish girl, into which God's protecting Spirit was shining with so clear a light. She saw something of the great redemption mystery which was then in so strange a way developing itself.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
For
ὅτι (hoti)
Conjunction
Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.

the
(ho)
Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

Mighty One
δυνατός (dynatos)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1415: (a) of persons: powerful, able, (b) of things: possible. From dunamai; powerful or capable; neuter possible.

has done
ἐποίησέν (epoiēsen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 4160: (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.

great things
μεγάλα (megala)
Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3173: Large, great, in the widest sense.

for me.
μοι (moi)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

Holy [is]
ἅγιον (hagion)
Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 40: Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred.

His
αὐτοῦ (autou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

name.
ὄνομα (onoma)
Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3686: Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a 'name'.


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