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The Eternal Son Revealed
Commentators emphasize that "Son of the Most High" signifies Jesus' unique, divine nature. They clarify that the phrase "shall be called" doesn't mean He was just then becoming God's Son. Instead, as scholars like Calvin and Gill explain, it means His eternal Sonship would now be revealed and made known to humanity through His incarnation.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 1:32
18th Century
Theologian
He shall be great. This passage undoubtedly refers to Isaiah 9:6-7. By His being great is meant that He will be distinguished or …
AT Robertson
On Luke 1:32
The Son of the Most High (υιος Hυψιστου). There is no article in the Greek, but the use of Most High in verse 35 clearly of God as…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 1:32
19th Century
Bishop
Shall be called the Son of the Highest.—It is noticeable that this name, applied to our Lord by the angel, appears later …
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Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 1:26–35
19th Century
Preacher
And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, to a virgin espoused to a man whose name was…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 1:32
The striking term “Son of the Most High” (v.33; cf. vv.35, 76) leads to a clear messianic affirmation—the reference to the eternal throne and kingd…
John Calvin
On Luke 1:32
16th Century
Theologian
He shall be great. The angel had said the same thing about John the Baptist, and yet he did not intend to make him equal to Christ. But th…
John Gill
On Luke 1:32
17th Century
Pastor
He shall be great
In his person, as God-man; this child born, and Son given, being the angel of the great counsel, t…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 1:26–38
17th Century
Minister
We have here an account of the mother of our Lord. Although we are not to pray to her, we ought to praise God for her. Christ had to be born miracu…