For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.
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Gill's Exposition
For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden,.... Meaning, either her outward temporal estate, which was very low and mean: David's family was now very much reduced, it had its seat not at…
Barnes' Notes
He hath regarded the low estate of his handmaid - Literally, he has looked upon the low or humble condition of his handmaid. That is, notwithstanding her humble rank and poverty, he has shown her…
Adam Clarke
He hath regarded - Looked favorably, etc., επεβλεψεν. In the most tender and compassionate manner he has visited me in my humiliation, drawing the reasons of his conduct, not from any excellence in…
We have here an interview between the two happy mothers, Elisabeth and Mary: the angel, by intimating to Mary the favour bestowed on her cousin Elisabeth (Luk 1:36), gave occasion for it; and…
Cambridge Bible
he hath regarded Rather, He looked upon.
the low estate So Hagar (Gen 16:11) and Hannah (1Sa 1:11; cf. Psa 138:6; Psa 102:17). The word may be rendered humiliation, Act 8:33; Isa 1:9-10. The reader…
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