King James Version
What Does Luke 1:50 Mean?
“And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation.”
Context
48
For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.
49
For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name.
50
And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation.
51
He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.
52
He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree.
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Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(50) **His mercy is on them that fear him.**—The words, as read by those for whom St. Luke wrote, would seem almost to foreshadow the Gospel of the Apostle of the Gentiles. Those that “feared God” were to be found not only among the children of Abraham, but also among “every nation” (Acts 10:2; Acts 10:35), and He would shew forth His mercy to all in whom that temper should be found.
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
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