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He has filled the hungry with good things. He has sent the rich away empty.
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Commentators agree that "hungry" and "rich" refer primarily to one's spiritual state, not just financial status. The "hungry" are those who recognize their deep need for God, salvation, and righteousness. The "rich" are those who are self-sufficient, trusting in their own goodness or wealth, and feel no need for God.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
He has filled the hungry with good things. This is a celebration of the general mercy of God. He has daily fed the poor, the needy, and th…
19th Century
Anglican
He hath filled the hungry.—It is interesting to note the manner in which the song of the Virgin anticipates the beatitude…
Baptist
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…
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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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
He hath filled the hungry with good thingsSuch as earnestly desired and longed after the coming of the Messiah, as g…
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 …
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