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The Mighty 'Arm' of God
Commentators explain that the "arm" of God is a powerful symbol. While God's "finger" might show some power, His "arm" represents the full majesty of His omnipotence. Mary recognizes that the work of salvation, like the parting of the Red Sea, is not a small act but a display of God's ultimate, self-sufficient strength, accomplished without any human help.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 1:51
18th Century
Theologian
Hath showed strength with his arm (Luke 1:51). The arm is the symbol of strength. The expression in this and the subsequent ve…
AT Robertson
On Luke 1:51
Showed strength (εποιησεν κρατος). "Made might" (Wycliff). A Hebrew conception as in Ps 118:15. Plummer notes six aorist indicativ…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 1:51
19th Century
Bishop
He hath shewed strength.—Literally, He effected strength. Here the parallelism with 1 Samuel 2:3 bec…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 1:51–53
19th Century
Preacher
He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. He hath put down the mighty from their se…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 1:51
The main verbs in the next two strophes are in the past tense. They probably recall the specific times in the OT when God acted (vv.51–52). We must…
John Calvin
On Luke 1:51
16th Century
Theologian
He has done might. This means, “He has worked powerfully.” The arm of God is contrasted with every other aid, as in Isaiah: “…
John Gill
On Luke 1:51
17th Century
Pastor
He has shown strength with his arm
Of almighty power, in the business of the incarnation, and in working out salvati…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 1:39–56
17th Century
Minister
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 …