King James Version
Luke 1:52 in the King James Version says “He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree.” — study this verse from Luke chapter 1 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree.”
Luke 1:52 · KJV
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.
He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree.
He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away.
He hath holpen his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy;
KJV Study — Public Domain
“He hath put down”
G2507to lower (or with violence) demolish (literally or figuratively)
“from”
G575"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
“their seats”
G2362a stately seat ("throne"); by implication, power or (concretely) a potentate
“and”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“them of low degree”
G5011depressed, i.e., (figuratively) humiliated (in circumstances or disposition)
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