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God's Unbroken Promise
Commentators emphasize that Mary's song connects Jesus's birth directly to the covenant promises God made to Abraham centuries earlier. The coming of the Messiah is not a new plan but the faithful fulfillment of God's ancient word to Israel's patriarchs. God's mercy is shown by remembering and acting on this promise.
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Luke
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 1:55
18th Century
Theologian
As he spoke to our fathers. This means he has dealt mercifully with the children of Israel, as he promised Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The …
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 1:55
19th Century
Bishop
As he spoke to our fathers.—As the sentence stands in English, the words “Abraham and his seed” seem in appositio…
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…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 1:55
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 1:55
16th Century
Theologian
To Abraham and to his seed. If you read these words in close connection with the end of the previous verse, there appears to be an imprope…
John Gill
On Luke 1:55
17th Century
Pastor
As he spoke to our fathers
To David, of whose family Mary was; and to Jacob, or Israel, of whose stock she was; and …
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 …