49The Mighty One has done great things for me, dispersed the arrogant of mind and heart.b, 52He has thrown down the rulers from their thrones. 12Zechariah was troubled by what he saw, and fear came upon him. He was gesturing to them but remained mute. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit 42 and exclaimed with a loud cry, 'Blessed are you among . God looked upon her humble estate with compassion; consequently she will be esteemed blessed by all future generations (v. 48). As the writer to the Hebrews put it. 2just as those who were eyewitnesses from the beginning and ministers of the word have handed them down to us,b And He went down with them, and came to Nazareth; and He continued in to them; and His mother treasured all these things in her heart (Luke 2:51, emphasis mine). 51 He has performed mighty deeds with his arm; he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. We know now that this includes both His first and His second comings. Marys praise was addressed to God, but in adoring God she also encouraged and edified Elizabeth, just as Elizabeths praise encouraged her. 6 Both were upright in the sight of God and impeccably carried out all the commandments and observances of the Lord. After the announcement is made (Lk 1:1417, 3133) the parent objects (Lk 1:18, 34) and a sign is given to confirm the announcement (Lk 1:20, 36). Start for FREE. 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(H)From now on all generations will call me blessed,(I)49for the Mighty One has done great things(J) for meholy is his name. 41When Elizabeth heard Marys greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. New International Version (NIV). Mary did not mention the Law of Moses, the Mosaic Covenant, but only Gods promise to Abraham, the Abrahamic Covenant. Luke - Chapter 22. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1975 [reprint]), p. 84. Verses 39-56. 36 And I tell you this too: your cousin Elizabeth also, in her old age, has conceived a son, and she whom people called barren is now in her sixth month. While this is true, this must be kept in its proper perspective. The marginal references in our Bibles indicate the many other allusions and parallels. No doubt in the minds of some they were being punished by God for some sin. Elizabeths praise surpasses Zachariahs petition for a sign. Again like Marys canticle, it is largely composed of phrases taken from the Greek Old Testament and may have been a Jewish Christian hymn of praise that Luke adapted to fit the present context by inserting Lk 1:7677 to give Zechariahs reply to the question asked in Lk 1:66. May it be done to me according to your word. Then the angel departed from her. . Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall name him John.f 74 that he would grant us, free from fear, to be delivered from the hands of our enemies. Mary grasped the camels and the religious leaders only grasped at the gnats.. It's easier for you to praise Jesus this Palm Sunday. 5 In the days of King Herod of Judaea there lived a priest called Zechariah who belonged to the Abijah section of the priesthood, and he had a wife, Elizabeth by name, who was a descendant of Aaron. 8-9). Mary set out in those days and traveled to the hill country in haste to a town of Judah, . c. [1:52] 1Sm 2:7; 2Sm 22:28; Jb 5:11; 12:19; Ps 147:6; Sir 10:14; Jas 4:6; 1Pt 5:5. f. [1:55] Gn 13:15; 17:7; 18:18; 22:1718; Mi 7:20. k. [1:68] 7:16; Ps 41:13; 72:18; 106:48; 111:9. n. [1:7273] Gn 17:7; Lv 26:42; Ps 105:89; Mi 7:20. r. [1:76] Is 40:3; Mal 3:1; Mt 3:3; 11:10. Since Hannahs circumstances more closely parallel those of Elizabeth, some have drawn the hasty conclusion that it was she, rather than Mary, who composed this hymn of praise. 60but his mother said in reply, No. Composition Narrative. 6Both were righteous in the eyes of God, observing all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blamelessly. 1 Seeing that many others have undertaken to draw up accounts of the events that have reached their fulfilment among us. Mary dwells on the character of God, particularly His grace, which is bestowed on the humble and the oppressed. In the course of Zacharias priestly duties, it fell his lot to have the high privilege of offering the incense at the temple of the Lord (vv. While we are not specifically told that Mary was filled with the Holy Spirit when she spoke these words, we may surely assume so. * [1:32] Son of the Most High: cf. 67 His father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke this prophecy: 68 Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, for he has visited his people, he has set them free. 10 And at the hour of incense all the people were outside, praying. Because there is no specific connection of the canticle to the context of Marys pregnancy and her visit to Elizabeth, the Magnificat (with the possible exception of v. 48) may have been a Jewish Christian hymn that Luke found appropriate at this point in his story. * [1:19] I am Gabriel: the angel of the Lord is identified as Gabriel, the angel who in Dn 9:2025 announces the seventy weeks of years and the coming of an anointed one, a prince. It is true that Elizabeth blessed Mary as the mother of her Lord (1:42), and that future generations will bless her as such also (1:48). (5) Mary is a model disciple in her grasp of the purposes and promises of God. Bob is a pastor/teacher and elder at Community Bible Chapel in Richardson, Texas, and has contributed many of his Bible study series for use by the Foundation. Our salvation comes about in the same way that Marys baby was conceivedtotally by the sovereign work of God, apart from any effort which Mary might make. 39At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea,(A) 40where she entered Zechariahs home and greeted Elizabeth. Thus there is a kind of criss-crossing effect in the praise of both women, for each expresses ones personal praise, but edifies the other. In the New Testament epistles, the apostles insist that Christians not conform to the evil social practices of their day, but live according to the social standards of the gospel, to which Mary referred, and which our Lord taught. 45Blessed are you who believed* that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled.u, The Canticle of Mary. Saint of the Day for Wednesday, Jan 18th, 2023. One wonders how much that Elizabeth came directly from the Spirit of God, and how much originated from her own grasp of the Scriptures. Nevertheless, girls were married young in those days, and it is thus likely true that Mary was quite young. In all of these cases we must remember that Luke purposefully chose, under the guidance and control of the Holy Spirit, either to include or to exclude various details. 41 Now it happened that as soon as Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the child leapt in her womb and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. * [1:45] Blessed are you who believed: Luke portrays Mary as a believer whose faith stands in contrast to the disbelief of Zechariah (Lk 1:20). While Mary is clearly the principle character in this section, Elizabeth, her relative is also shown to be a remarkable women. (B) 42In a loud voice she exclaimed: Blessed are you among women,(C) and blessed is the child you will bear! Luke 1:39-56 The Word of God . * [1:52:52] Like the Gospel according to Matthew, this gospel opens with an infancy narrative, a collection of stories about the birth and childhood of Jesus. This is evident in the blessing pronounced by Elizabeth, which subtly contrasts the belief of Mary with the unbelief of Zacharias: And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what had been spoken to her by the Lord (Luke 1:45). There are many nominal Christians who are tying to live an impossible (miraculous) life, yet who have not been miraculously born again. I fear some of you may be trying to live a miraculous life, but who have not had the prerequisite new birth. May I exhort you to experience this new birth through faith in Christ this very hour. 9 when it fell to him by lot, as the priestly custom was, to enter the Lord's sanctuary and burn incense there. Elizabeths proclamation does not focus on the blessing of the child which she will bear (John), but on the blessing of God in the arrival of Mary, who is to be the mother of the Messiah. The first to speak, Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, cries out in a loud voice and utters words which we could only consider prophetic: "Blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb" (Lk 1 : 42). Mary has a good sense of history and a broad grasp of Gods purposes and promises. We're not salespeople, but we depend on donations averaging $14.76 and fewer than 1% of readers give. "And Mary said: 'My soul exalts the Lord, 47 And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior.'". In this, Luke agrees with the Marcan parallel (Mk 3:31-35), although by omitting Mk 3:33 and especially Mk 3:20-21 Luke has softened the Marcan picture of Jesus' natural family. The hungry will be fed and the well-fed will be hungry. Bible. These were the themes of the Old Testament prophets. Luke 1:65 And fear came upon all their neighbours: and all these things were noised abroad over all the hill country of Judea. Blessed are you who hunger now, for you shall be satisfied But woe to you who are rich, for you are receiving your comfort in full. 3 Then Satan entered into Judas, surnamed Iscariot, who was one of the Twelve. If Catholic Online has given you $5.00 worth of knowledge this year, take a minute to donate. For less than $5/mo. 22But when he came out, he was unable to speak to them, and they realized that he had seen a vision in the sanctuary. (3) In verse 50 Marys praise broadens, viewing Gods grace to her as a reflection of His gracious purposes for His chosen people, Israel. Luke is well-known for his high regard for women and for the prominence which he gives them in his two accounts. The scribes and Pharisees of Jesus day were largely legalists, who focused on the letter of the law, but missed Gods grace in it. 3 Pilate put to him this question, 'Are you the king of the Jews?'. 49 for the Mighty One has done great things for me. * It is a happy thing when those who are joined to each other in marriage are both joined to the Lord; and it is especially requisite that the priests, the Lord's ministers, should with their yoke-fellows be righteous before God, that they may be examples to the flock, and rejoice their hearts. Luke 1:39-56 Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition Mary Visits Elizabeth While me cannot say that every miraculous life began with a miraculous birth, I think it is safe to say that every miraculous birth resulted in a miraculous life and ministry. 29But she was greatly troubled at what was said and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. Whether or not Mary was present when John was born. he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. 39In those days Mary arose and went with haste into the hill country, to a city of Judah, 40and she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. Finally, there are those who would accept the rendering of some obscure manuscripts14 and conclude that it was Elizabeth and not Mary, who was the composer of the magnificat,15 the praise hymn of verses 46-55. The form of the proper noun is the same as that in "Bethlehem, of the land of Juda," in Matthew 2:6.The city may have been one of those assigned to the priests within the limits of the tribe of Judah, and if so, it is interesting to think of the Virgin as undertaking a journey which . There were now two witnesses. Q. The Revised Standard Version of the Bible: Catholic Edition, copyright 1965, 1966 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. The Worship of Two Women (Luke 1:39-56) Introduction When one thinks of the women of the ancient world, our first emotional response is usually pity. Bridgeway Bible Commentary. (4) Mary is a model disciple in grasp of the social implications of the gospel. Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers (56) And Mary abode with her about three months. If It Is During The Millennium How Will There Not Be Pain And Tears When The Devil Is Released To Deceive The Nations? 58Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown his great mercy toward her, and they rejoiced with her.g For less than $5/mo. It's a little awkward to ask, but we need your help. And so the child will be holy and will be called Son of God. Elizabeth was not restricted to the level of spirituality of her husband, nor did the fact that the public expression of her worship was limited keep her from experiencing the greatest intimacy with her God. The prophecy of Elisabeth and of Mary, concerning Jesus. Mary Visits Elizabeth. There are a number of ways in which the worship of these two women relate to contemporary Christians. Some may question how a simple peasant-girl may have such a grasp of the Old Testament. There is no provincialism to be found in her praise. 31n Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus. 54 He has come to the help of Israel his servant, mindful of his faithful love. * [1:43] Even before his birth, Jesus is identified in Luke as the Lord. John spoke as it were by leaping in the womb (1:41), while Elizabeth seems almost to speak for John. 56Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months and then returned home. Mary understood that Israels hope was rooted in the Abrahamic Covenant, not in the Mosaic. He stated that he had investigated "everything from the beginning" and was editing the material into . I am thus inclined to view this as Lukes way of informing us that some women may very well surpass men spiritually. To press the matter of Marys obedience even further, Mary was not only obedient to the imperatives of Gods word, but also to the inferences of His word. Our praise, like that of Elizabeth and Mary, should not only seek to exalt God, but also to edify those who may hear it. Catholic Online is a Project of Your Catholic Voice Foundation, a Not-for-Profit Corporation. Luke 1:39-56: Mary set out at that time and went as quickly as she could to a town in the hill country of Judah. Geldenhuys responds, In discussing this hymn of praise, some critics have asked whether Mary had her Old Testament open before her when she uttered the song. The Nutcracker - Four Realms / Four Reminders. (5) Marys praise serves as an encouragement to Elizabeth, just as Elizabeths praise was an encouragement to her. Mary has a great breadth of understanding. Show the volunteers who bring you reliable, Catholic information that their work matters. Federal Tax Identification Number: 81-0596847. Nevertheless, others have reacted to this error by failing to see this woman as a model disciple. Bible . At the beginning of his two-volume work Luke shows those who play crucial roles in the inauguration of Christianity to be wholly a part of the people of Israel. 7 But they were childless: Elizabeth was barren and they were both advanced in years. The bore the added social stigma of having no children. While Elizabeth spoke with a loud voice (1:42), Mary is perhaps more sedate. Thus Mary quickly prepared and left to visit her relative living in an unnamed village17 in the hill country of Judah (v. 39). James 2:1-13; 5:1-12). To all our readers, Please don't scroll past this. Peter momentarily forgot that the gospel is inseparably linked with certain social obligations, and thus Paul had to rebuke him (cf. * While this may not refer only to the saving work which Messiah will come to accomplish, surely it includes it. 40where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. "For He has had regard for the humble state of His bondslave;". (O)53He has filled the hungry with good things(P)but has sent the rich away empty.54He has helped his servant Israel,remembering to be merciful(Q)55to Abraham and his descendants(R) forever,just as he promised our ancestors.. g. [1:15] 7:33; Nm 6:121; Jgs 13:4; 1Sm 1:11 LXX. We have further corroboration of this from two other statements made by Luke: But she was greatly troubled at this statement, and kept pondering what kind of salutation this might be (Luke 1:29, emphasis mine). 16and he will turn many of the children of Israel to the Lord their God. The point I wish to make here is that the restrictions which the New Testament makes on women and their role in public worship are not detrimental to the spiritual life and development of women. The gospel in Luke 1:39-56 is the manifestation of the feast of the assumption. Mary was steeped in the poetical literature of her nation, and accordingly her hymn also bears the unmistakable signs of it.19. Regardless, these are some of the most beautiful words in all the word of God. 53 He has filled the starving with good things, sent the rich away empty. 52 He has pulled down princes from their thrones and raised high the lowly. You shall name him John: the name means Yahweh has shown favor, an indication of Johns role in salvation history. The births of Abraham (Genesis 12-21), Samuel (1 Samuel 1 & 2), and Samson (Judges 13), are examples of such miraculous births. 13-17). 14:26a). The scribes and Pharisees, however, seemed only to grasp a few of the particulars, but missed the plan. 3I too have decided, after investigating everything accurately anew, to write it down in an orderly sequence for you, most excellent Theophilus, It is so strong that some are tempted to view Elizabeth as the composer of the Magnificat, and not Mary. 12:46-50; Luke 8:19-21). The naming of the child John and Zechariahs recovery from his loss of speech should be understood as fulfilling the angels announcement to Zechariah in Lk 1:13, 20. Second, the praise of Elizabeth and Mary provide us with a model for our own worship and praise. Q. 34But Mary said to the angel, How can this be, since I have no relations with a man?* Luke - Chapter 1. 1 He called the Twelve together and gave them power and authority over all devils and to cure diseases, 2 and he sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal. Ignatius Catholic Bible (RSV): Compact Edition - Imitation leather, Burgundy with Zipper, The Revised Standard Version Catholic Bible, Compact Ed. . She did not have any social standing due to her parentage or class, nor even the dignity of Elizabeth and Zacharias age. Luke 1:38 And Mary said: Behold the handmaid of the Lord: be it done to me according to thy word. We must seek to dwell much more on the character of God, of His covenant promises, and of His working in history, as well as in the future. Bible. But the textual evidence in support of Mary is overwhelming. Leon Morris, The Gospel According To St. Luke, The Tyndale Bible Commentary Series, R. V. G. Tasker, General Editor (Grand Rapids: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1974), p. 75. * [1:20] You will be speechless and unable to talk: Zechariahs becoming mute is the sign given in response to his question in v. 18. 37for nothing will be impossible for God.r She looks backward, to the covenants which God has made with Abraham and with His people in the Old Testament. 42cried out in a loud voice and said, Most blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.t . So far as Lukes account informs us, Mary was only told that her elderly relative had conceived in her old age, which testified to the fact that nothing was impossible for God (Luke 1:36-37). Luke . There is no hint that she thinks God has chosen her to be the mother of Messiah due to her blessedness, but rather that her blessedness is the result of Gods sovereign and gracious choice to use her as His instrument. (:48a) State of Elevation from Humble Standing. (O)53He has filled the hungry with good things(P)but has sent the rich away empty.54He has helped his servant Israel,remembering to be merciful(Q)55to Abraham and his descendants(R) forever,just as he promised our ancestors.. 24 Some time later his wife Elizabeth conceived and for five months she kept to herself, saying, 25 'The Lord has done this for me, now that it has pleased him to take away the humiliation I suffered in public.'. She is a woman who had a good grasp of what God was doing in history and in society. Cancel. 26In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth, John will go before the Lord (Lk 1:1617); Jesus will be Lord (Lk 1:43; 2:11). NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. Whether or not Elizabeth and Mary had any previous communication before Marys arrival. Resume Prayer. Start your free trial today! Not only does she think biblically, she also expresses herself in biblical terms. gain access to 50+ premium resources to enhance your study of Scripture. 31 Look! Start for FREE. (N)52He has brought down rulers from their thronesbut has lifted up the humble. 45Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!, My soul glorifies the Lord(F)47and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,(G)48for he has been mindfulof the humble state of his servant. If you have already donated, we sincerely thank you. She went into Zechariah's house and greeted Elizabeth. Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (RSVCE), Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition. Get the app {{#signedIn}} . Several observations concerning Elizabeths response to the arrival of Mary will help us to grasp the magnificence of this woman, as I believe Luke intended us to do. (1) Elizabeth seems to praise Mary before Mary has had any opportunity to explain anything to her. It is not at all surprising to find that the births of both John and Jesus are miraculous, for the lives of both are miraculous. The prophecy of Zachariah, both of Jesus, 76. and of John. She looks at the long range, not the short term. 98% of our readers don't give; they simply look the other way. (2) Mary is a model disciple in the depth of her familiarity with the word of God. In other words, Marys praise does not focus on the immediate blessedness of her having this child, but on the ultimate outcome of the coming of Messiah. If you are one of our rare donors, you have our gratitude and we warmly thank you. We but need to believe and to accept Gods work, but we must leave the working to Him, and not to ourselves. 44For behold, when the voice of your greeting came to my ears, the babe in my womb leaped for joy. (4) Elizabeths words served primarily as an encouragement to Mary. The connection of the phrase with the house of David gives the title messianic overtones and may indicate an allusion to a phrase in Hannahs song of praise (1Sm 2:10), the horn of his anointed.. 24-25). 5In the days of Herod, King of Judea,* there was a priest named Zechariah of the priestly division of Abijah; his wife was from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth.c While Christs coming meant more than saving men from their sins, this was the beginning, the prerequisite for all that He would accomplish. She rejoices in God, who is her Savior (v. 47). You are to conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you must name him Jesus. Any unauthorized use, without prior written consent of Catholic Online is strictly forbidden and prohibited. I must confess to you that I often become overly absorbed in what isnt said, rather than to concentrate on what is reported. Zacharias returned home to his wife, who kept herself in seclusion for five months (vv. There is no mention in this account of how Messiah will come to earth. She views herself as a sinner who needs Gods salvation, and as a the Lords servant, whose humble estate is the occasion for His mercy and grace. Mary understood that the good news of Messiahs coming would result in great social reversals. (2) Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and her words were a divinely inspired utterance. There are those who have distorted the truth of Gods word about Mary, and rather than regarding her blessed above all women, have honored her as above mankind, worshipping her and praying to her as though she were on the level of deity, or even above Messiah. 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