The low estate (την ταπεινωσιν). The bride of a carpenter and yet to be the mother of the Messiah. Literal sense here as in 1:52.<…

He hath regarded the low estate of his handmaid. Literally, he has looked upon the low or humble condition of his handmaid. That is, notwi…

The low estate of his handmaiden.—Note the recurrence of the word that had been used in Luke 1:37, as expressing the character whic…

And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Saviour. For he has regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from now on all generations sh…

Greek Expositors: She gives the reason why it is right for her to magnify God and rejoice in Him, saying, For he has re…

The excitement of Elizabeth, who actually shouted her benediction (v.42), gives way to a restraint that is no less joyful. After an opening ascript…

Because he hath looked She explains that the reason her heart’s joy was founded in God is that, out of free grace, He had looked upon her.…

For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden,
&c.] Meaning, either her outward temporal estate, which was v…

It is very good for those who have the work of grace begun in their souls to share with one another. On Mary's arrival, Elisabeth was conscious of …