Luke 1:39-80

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 1:79

Christ our Peace. "To guide our feet into the way of peace." And how far has the mission of the Dayspring succeeded? How far has he guided the feet of men into the way of peace? Judged by the outward appearance, the answer would be quite unsatisfactory. Today, after eighteen centuries of Christianity, there are four millions of men under arms in Europe only; and if another great war does not break out, it is not from humane or Christian considerations that it is suppressed. How do we... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 1:80

And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit . We have here another of St. Luke's solemn pauses in his narrative—one of those little passages in which, in a few words, he sets before us a picture clear and vivid of the events of long years. "The description," writes Dr. Farrar, "resembles that of the childhood of Samuel ( 1 Samuel 2:26 ) and of our Lord ( Luke 2:40-52 ). Nothing, however, is said of 'favor with men.' In the case of the Baptist, as of others, 'the boy was father to the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 1:80

The service of solitude. "And was in the deserts till the day of his showing unto Israel." John the Baptist had a long period of retirement before he began the active work of life; and we may be sure that the time spent in the wilderness was not lost. The communion he had there with God, and his prolonged reflection on the worth and purpose of human life, must have had much to do with the character he formed and the work he afterwards accomplished. Then good seed was sown which bore much... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 1:39

And Mary arose - The word “arose” here is equivalent to “setting out,” or starting on a journey.The hill country - The region in the vicinity of Jerusalem, commonly called the hill country of Judea.City of Juda - What city is meant is not known. Some have supposed it to be Jerusalem, others Hebron; but all is conjecture. It was probably a Levitical city, and the residence of Zechariah when he was not employed in the temple. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 1:40

Saluted Elizabeth - Expressed great joy and gratification at seeing her, and used the customary tokens of affectionate salutation. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 1:41

Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost - The meaning of this seems to be that she was filled with joy; with a disposition to praise God; with a prophetic spirit, or a knowledge of the character of the child that should be born of her. All these were produced by the Holy Spirit. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 1:42

Blessed art thou among women - She here repeated nearly the words of the angel to Mary, esteeming it to be the highest honor among mothers to be the mother of the Messiah. See the notes at Luke 1:28. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 1:43

And whence is this to me? - An expression of humility. Why is it that the mother of my Lord should come to me, as if to honor me?Mother of my Lord - The word “Lord” sometimes denotes “divinity,” and sometimes superior, master, teacher, or governor. It was given by the Jews to their expected Messiah; but whether they understood it as denoting divinity cannot now be ascertained. It is clear only that Elizabeth used it as denoting great dignity and honor. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 1:45

Blessed is she that believed - That is, “Mary” who believed what the angel spoke to her. She was blessed not only in the act of believing, but because the thing promised would certainly be fulfilled.From these expressions of Elizabeth we may learn:That the spirit of prophecy had not entirely ceased among the Jews. That the Holy Spirit is the source of light, comfort, and joy. That everything about the birth of Jesus was remarkable, and that he must have been more than a mere man. That the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 1:46

My soul doth magnify the Lord - To “magnify” means to “make great,” and then to “extol,” to “praise,” to “celebrate.” It does not mean here strictly to “make great,” but to increase “in our estimation” - that is, to praise or extol. See Psalms 34:3; 2 Samuel 7:26. read more

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