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Luke 1:49

King James Version (KJV)

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Luke 1:49

Verse 49 of 80

Scripture focus

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

Luke 1:49 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Luke 1:49

Theological / Devotional

Holy is his name. Expressing a thought independent of those that precede and that follow. Mary’s statement reflects the awe and reverence felt by the Jews for the sacred name of God, Yahweh (see on Ex. 3:14, 15; cf. Vol. I, pp. 171-173). Later, the Christians esteemed the name of Jesus with similar reverence, though without fear of using it, albeit respectfully (see Acts 3:6 ; 4:10; etc.).

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