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Luke 1:55

Luke 1:55
As he spake to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed for ever.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

As he spake to our fathers,.... To David, of whose family Mary was; and to Jacob, or Israel, of whose stock she was; and to Isaac, in whom the seed was to be, called; and particularly,

to Abraham…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

As he spake to our fathers ... - That is, He has dealt mercifully with the children of Israel, according as He promised Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The promise particularly here referred to is that…

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

Luke 1:46-56

The Magnificat

46. And Mary said This chapter is remarkable for preserving a record of two inspired hymns the Magnificatand the Benedictuswhich have been used for more than a thousand years in the…