King James Version
Luke 1:53 in the King James Version says “He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away.” — study this verse from Luke chapter 1 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away.”
Luke 1:53 · KJV
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;
As he spake to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed for ever.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“He hath filled”
G1705to fill in (up), i.e., (by implication) to satisfy (literally or figuratively)
“and”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“away”
G1821to send away forth, i.e., (on a mission) to despatch, or (peremptorily) to dismiss
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