He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David:
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Gill's Exposition
He shall be great,.... In his person, as God-man; this child born, and Son given, being the angel of the great counsel, the mighty God, and everlasting Father; Isa 9:6 which is here referred to; and…
Barnes' Notes
He shall be great - There is undoubted reference in this passage to Isa 9:6-7. By his being “great” is meant he shall be distinguished or illustrious; great in power, in wisdom, in dominion on earth…
Adam Clarke
He shall be great - Behold the greatness of the man Christ Jesus:
1st. Because that human nature that should be born of the virgin was to be united with the Divine nature.
2dly. In consequence of…
We have here notice given us of all that it was fit we should know concerning the incarnation and conception of our blessed Saviour, six months after the conception of John. The same angel, Gabriel,…
Cambridge Bible
shall be called i. e. shall be. The best comment on this verse is furnished by the passages of Scripture in which we find the same prophecy (Mic 5:4; 2Sa 7:12; Isa 9:6-7; Isa 11:1; Isa 11:10; Isa…
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