Luke 1:50-53
50 from ▼
▼tn Grk “and from.” Here καί (kai) has been translated by a semicolon to improve the English style.
generation to generation he is merciful ▼▼sn God’s mercy refers to his “loyal love” or “steadfast love,” expressed in faithful actions, as the rest of the psalm illustrates.
to those who fear ▼▼tn That is, “who revere.” This refers to those who show God a reverential respect for his sovereignty.
him. 51 He has demonstrated power ▼ with his arm; he has scattered those whose pride wells up from the sheer arrogance ▼
▼tn Grk “in the imaginations of their hearts.” The psalm rebukes the arrogance of the proud, who think that power is their sovereign right. Here διανοίᾳ (dianoia) can be understood as a dative of sphere or reference/respect.
of their hearts. 52 He has brought down the mighty ▼
▼tn Or “rulers.”
from their thrones, and has lifted up those of lowly position; ▼▼tn Or “those of humble position”
▼▼sn The contrast between the mighty and those of lowly position is fundamental for Luke. God cares for those that the powerful ignore (Luke 4:18-19).
53 he has filled the hungry with good things, ▼
▼sn Good things refers not merely to material blessings, but blessings that come from knowing God.
and has sent the rich away empty. ▼▼sn Another fundamental contrast of Luke’s is between the hungry and the rich (Luke 6:20-26).
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