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Luke 1:49

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The one who has all the power has done incredible things for me, and his name is sacred.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

When God shows up in your life, you can't help but recognize his power and holiness.

📚 Historical Context

In the Gospel of Luke, this verse is part of Mary's song of praise, called the Magnificat, which she uttered after visiting her relative Elizabeth following the angel Gabriel's announcement. At that time, Mary was a young Jewish woman in first-century Israel under Roman rule, chosen by God to bear Jesus, the Messiah, despite her virginity. This reflects the biblical tradition of women like Hannah praising God for His miraculous interventions, drawing from Old Testament themes of divine power and faithfulness.

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