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Luke 1:51

Luke 1:51
He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

He hath showed strength with his arm,.... Of almighty power, in the business of the incarnation, and in working out salvation for his people; which is done by his own arm, he being mighty to save, and…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Hath showed strength with his arm - The “arm” is the symbol of strength. The expression in this and the subsequent verses has no particular reference to his mercy to Mary. From a contemplation of His…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

He hath showed strength - Or, He hath gained the victory, εποιησε κρατος. The word κρατος is used for victory, by Homer, Hesiod, Sophocles, Euripides, and others.

With his arm - Grotius has well…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Luke 1:39-56

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…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

with his arm "Thou hast a mighty arm," Psa 89:13. The nearest parallel to the remainder of the verse is Job 5:12.