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God's Great Reversal
Commentators agree that this verse describes a core aspect of God's character: He actively overturns worldly systems of power. He brings down the proud and powerful ('princes from their thrones') and elevates the humble and overlooked ('them of low degree'). As John Calvin explains, this is not random chance but God's just judgment against pride and a demonstration of His ultimate sovereignty over all earthly rulers.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 1:52
18th Century
Theologian
Has put down the mighty. The mighty here denotes princes, kings, or conquerors. See Isaiah 14:12-14.
Their seats. Their
AT Robertson
On Luke 1:52
Princes (δυναστας). Our word dynasty is from this word. It comes from δυναμα, to be able.
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 1:52
19th Century
Bishop
The mighty.—The word (from which we get our English “dynasty”) is applied to the eunuch of great authority under Candace …
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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 1:52
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 1:52
16th Century
Theologian
He hath cast down the nobles. This translation has been adopted for the sake of avoiding ambiguity, for though the Greek word δυνάσται is …
John Gill
On Luke 1:52
17th Century
Pastor
He hath put down the mighty from their seats
As mighty kings and emperors from their thrones, as he often does, in t…
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 …