Luke 1:48

“For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.”

"For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed." - Luke 1:48
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What does Luke 1:48 mean?

Luke 1:48 in the King James Version of the Bible states, "For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed." This verse is part of the Magnificat, also known as the Song of Mary, which is a hymn of praise…

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Regarded and Blessed: The Humble Heart of Mary

In the Gospel of Luke, we encounter a remarkable declaration from Mary, the mother of Jesus, in her song of praise known as the Magnificat. In Luke 1:48, she proclaims, "For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall…

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A Prayer of Humble Gratitude and Generational Blessings

O Lord, our Heavenly Father, In the stillness of this moment, we come before Your throne, humbly reflecting on the profound truth embedded in the words of Luke 1:48, "For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call…

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Luke 1:48 - "For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed."
Luke 24:48 - "And ye are witnesses of these things."
Luke 7:48 - "And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven."
"And ye are witnesses of these things." - Luke 24:48
Luke 22:48 - "But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?"
Luke 19:48 - "And could not find what they might do: for all the people were very attentive to hear him."
Luke 23:48 - "And all the people that came together to that sight, beholding the things which were done, smote their breasts, and returned."
Luke 11:48 - "Truly ye bear witness that ye allow the deeds of your fathers: for they indeed killed them, and ye build their sepulchres."
Luke 8:48 - "And he said unto her, Daughter, be of good comfort: thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace."
Isaiah 48
Isaiah 48
Isaiah 48
"And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven." - Luke 7:48
Isaiah 48:5
Isaiah 48:5
1 Chronicles 1:48 - "And when Samlah was dead, Shaul of Rehoboth by the river reigned in his stead."
"But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?" - Luke 22:48
Numbers 1:48 - "For the LORD had spoken unto Moses, saying,"
1 Corinthians 15:48 - "As is the earthy, such are they also that are earthy: and as is the heavenly, such are they also that are heavenly."
Luke 6:48 - "He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock."
1 Chronicles 2:48 - "Maachah, Caleb's concubine, bare Sheber, and Tirhanah."
Luke 2:48 - "And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing."
"And could not find what they might do: for all the people were very attentive to hear him." - Luke 19:48
Luke 9:48 - "And said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this child in my name receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me receiveth him that sent me: for he that is least among you all, the same shall be great."
Luke 12:48 - "But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more."
Psalms 48:1 - "Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, in the mountain of his holiness."
"And all the people that came together to that sight, beholding the things which were done, smote their breasts, and returned." - Luke 23:48
Luke 23:48-49 - "And all the crowds that had assembled for this spectacle, when they saw what had taken place, returned home beating their breasts. And all His acquaintances and the women who had followed Him from Galilee stood at a distance watching these things."
1 Chronicles 6:48 - "Their brethren also the Levites were appointed unto all manner of service of the tabernacle of the house of God."