Mary, Future Mother of Jesus, Visits Elisabeth, Future Mother of John the Baptist.
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48 For he hath looked upon the low estate
49 For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; And holy is his name. [ Exodus 20:7 .]
50 And his mercy is unto generations and generations. [that is, it is unceasing-- Exodus 20:6 ] On them that fear him. [Here ends the second division of her song. In it Mary glorifies God for his power, holiness and mercy.]
51 He hath showed strength with his arm. ["God's efficacy is represented by his finger ( Exodus 8:19 ); his great power by his hand ( Exodus 3:20 ); and his omnipotence by his arm-- Exodus 15:16 "]; He hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their heart.
52 He hath put down princes from their thrones, And hath
53 The hungry he hath filled with good things; And the rich he hath sent empty away. [These expressions are hyperboles for the disappointment of the proud, the princely, and the rich, in whose families the Messiah was expected. God has passed these by, and exalted a lowly one. Here ends the third section or verse of the hymn. It speaks of the changes which the Messiah should work as if he had already worked them.]
54 He hath given help to Israel his servant, That he might remember mercy;
55 (As he spake unto our fathers) Toward Abraham
[ Micah 7:20 ; Galatians 3:16 ] and his seed for ever. [The hymn closes with an expression of gratitude to God for his faithfulness in keeping his covenants.]55 (As he spake unto our fathers) Toward Abraham
56 And Mary abode with her about three months [or until John was born], and returned [a favorite word with Luke, used twenty-one times in his Gospel] unto her house.