Luke 1:49

God Almighty has done great things for me; his name is holy.

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

48because he decided that I, his servant, was worthy of his consideration, despite my humble background. From now on every generation will say I was blessed.

50His mercy lasts for generation after generation to those who respect him.

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Cross References

Genesis 17:1When Abram was 99, the Lord appeared to him and told him, “I am God Almighty. Live in my presence and don't do wrong.

1 Samuel 2:2There's no one holy like the Lord—no one apart from you, no Rock like our God!

Psalms 71:19God, your trustworthy and true nature is higher than the highest heaven! You have done incredible things! God, who is like you?

Psalms 99:9Honor the Lord our God, and worship at his holy mountain. For the Lord our God is holy!

Psalms 126:2We laughed so much, we sang for joy. The other nations said, “The Lord has done wonderful things for these people.”

Isaiah 6:3They were calling out to one another: Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty; his glory fills the whole earth.

Matthew Henry on Luke 1:40-57

The Interview of Mary and Elisabeth; The Song of Mary. 39 And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Juda; 40 And entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth. 41 And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost: 42 And she spake out with a loud voice, and said, Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb. 43 And whence is this to me,… Read the whole commentary →

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