King James Version
Luke 1:49 in the King James Version says “For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name.” — study this verse from Luke chapter 1 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name.”
Luke 1:49 · KJV
And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.
For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.
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.
He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“great things”
G3167magnificent, i.e., (neuter, plural as noun) a conspicuous favor, or (subjectively) perfection
“he that is mighty”
G1415powerful or capable (literally or figuratively); neuter possible
“and”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“holy”
G40sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)
“is his”
G846the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
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