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God's Rescuing Hand
Commentators highlight that the word for "helped" (or "holpen") literally means "to take hold of." The image is of God actively reaching down to lift up His people, Israel, who were in a desperate, fallen state and unable to rescue themselves. This act is not just casual assistance but a powerful, supportive rescue.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 1:54
18th Century
Theologian
Hath holpen. Has helped or assisted. The word translated "holpen" properly denotes to take hold of someone, to help them up when …
AT Robertson
On Luke 1:54
Hath holpen (αντελαβετο). Second aorist middle indicative. A very common verb. It means to lay hold of with a view to help or succ…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 1:54
19th Century
Bishop
He hath holpen his servant Israel.—Up to this point, the hymn has been one of personal thanksgiving. Now we find that all…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 1:54–56
19th Century
Preacher
He hath holpen his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy; As he spake to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed for ever. And Mary abod…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 1:54
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 1:54
16th Century
Theologian
He has lifted up His servant Israel. In this last clause, the general statements are applied by Mary to the present occasion. The meaning …
John Gill
On Luke 1:54
17th Century
Pastor
He has helped his servant Israel
Meaning, not the natural posterity of Jacob, or Israel in general, but the elect of…
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 …