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Luke 1:48 KJV (With Strong’s)

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48
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ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
epi (Greek #1909)
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative case) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc.
KJV usage: about (the times), above, after, against, among, as long as (touching), at, beside, X have charge of, (be-, (where-))fore, in (a place, as much as, the time of, -to), (because) of, (up-)on (behalf of), over, (by, for) the space of, through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), with. In compounds it retains essentially the same import, at, upon, etc. (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ep-ee'
Origin: a primary preposition
hoti (Greek #3754)
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
KJV usage: as concerning that, as though, because (that), for (that), how (that), (in) that, though, why.
Pronounce: hot'-ee
Origin: neuter of 3748 as conjunction
he hath regarded
epiblepo (Greek #1914)
to gaze at (with favor, pity or partiality)
KJV usage: look upon, regard, have respect to.
Pronounce: ep-ee-blep'-o
Origin: from 1909 and 991
the lowi estate
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
tapeinosis (Greek #5014)
depression (in rank or feeling)
KJV usage: humiliation, be made low, low estate, vile.
Pronounce: tap-i'-no-sis
Origin: from 5013
of
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
doule (Greek #1399)
a female slave (involuntarily or voluntarily)
KJV usage: handmaid(-en).
Pronounce: doo'-lay
Origin: feminine of 1401
his
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
handmaiden
doule (Greek #1399)
a female slave (involuntarily or voluntarily)
KJV usage: handmaid(-en).
Pronounce: doo'-lay
Origin: feminine of 1401
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gar (Greek #1063)
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
KJV usage: and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
Pronounce: gar
Origin: a primary particle
, behold
idou (Greek #2400)
second person singular imperative middle voice of 1492; used as imperative lo!; --behold, lo, see.
Pronounce: id-oo'
, from
apo (Greek #575)
"off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
KJV usage: (X here-)after, ago, at, because of, before, by (the space of), for(-th), from, in, (out) of, off, (up-)on(-ce), since, with. In composition (as a prefix) it usually denotes separation, departure, cessation, completion, reversal, etc.
Pronounce: apo'
Origin: a primary particle
henceforth
nun (Greek #3568)
"now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate
KJV usage: henceforth, + hereafter, of late, soon, present, this (time). See also 3569, 3570.
Pronounce: noon
Origin: a primary particle of present time
all
pas (Greek #3956)
apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole
KJV usage: all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
Pronounce: pas
Origin: including all the forms of declension
generations
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
genea (Greek #1074)
a generation; by implication, an age (the period or the persons)
KJV usage: age, generation, nation, time.
Pronounce: ghen-eh-ah'
Origin: from (a presumed derivative of) 1085
shall call
makarizo (Greek #3106)
to beatify, i.e. pronounce (or esteem) fortunate
KJV usage: call blessed, count happy.
Pronounce: mak-ar-id'-zo
Origin: from 3107
me
me (Greek #3165)
me
KJV usage: I, me, my.
Pronounce: meh
Origin: a shorter (and probably originally) form of 1691
k blessed
makarizo (Greek #3106)
to beatify, i.e. pronounce (or esteem) fortunate
KJV usage: call blessed, count happy.
Pronounce: mak-ar-id'-zo
Origin: from 3107
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Psa. 136:23• 23Who hath remembered us in our low estate, for his loving-kindness endureth for ever; (Psa. 136:23)
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Luke 11:27• 27And it came to pass as he spake these things, a certain woman, lifting up her voice out of the crowd, said to him, Blessed is the womb that has borne thee, and the paps which thou hast sucked. (Luke 11:27)
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Mal. 3:12• 12And all nations shall call you blessed; for ye shall be a delightsome land, saith Jehovah of hosts. (Mal. 3:12)

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Estate,
Generation,
Handmaid; Handmaiden

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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regarded.
1 Sam. 1:11• 11And she vowed a vow, and said, O Jehovah of hosts, if thou wilt indeed look on the affliction of thy handmaid, and remember me, and not forget thy handmaid, but wilt give unto thy handmaid a man child, then I will give him to Jehovah all the days of his life, and there shall no razor come upon his head. (1 Sam. 1:11)
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1 Sam. 2:8• 8He raiseth up the poor out of the dust; from the dung-hill he lifteth up the needy, To set him among nobles; and he maketh them inherit a throne of glory; For the pillars of the earth are Jehovah's, and he hath set the world upon them. (1 Sam. 2:8)
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2 Sam. 7:8,18‑19• 8And now, thus shalt thou say unto my servant David, Thus saith Jehovah of hosts: I took thee from the pasture-grounds, from following the sheep, to be prince over my people, over Israel;
 18And king David went in and sat before Jehovah, and said, Who am I, Lord Jehovah, and what is my house, that thou hast brought me hitherto?
 19And yet this hath been a small thing in thy sight, Lord Jehovah; but thou hast spoken also of thy servant's house for a great while to come. And is this the manner of man, Lord Jehovah? (2 Sam. 7:8,18‑19)
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Psa. 102:17• 17He will regard the prayer of the destitute one, and not despise their prayer. (Psa. 102:17)
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Psa. 113:7‑8• 7He raiseth up the poor out of the dust; from the dung-hill he lifteth up the needy,
 8To set him among nobles, among the nobles of his people. (Psa. 113:7‑8)
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Psa. 136:23• 23Who hath remembered us in our low estate, for his loving-kindness endureth for ever; (Psa. 136:23)
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Psa. 138:6• 6For Jehovah is high; but he looketh upon the lowly, and the proud he knoweth afar off. (Psa. 138:6)
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Isa. 66:2• 2Even all these things hath my hand made, and all these things have been, saith Jehovah. But to this man will I look: to the afflicted and contrite in spirit, and who trembleth at my word. (Isa. 66:2)
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1 Cor. 1:26‑28• 26For consider your calling, brethren, that there are not many wise according to flesh, not many powerful, not many high-born.
 27But God has chosen the foolish things of the world, that he may put to shame the wise; and God has chosen the weak things of the world, that he may put to shame the strong things;
 28and the ignoble things of the world, and the despised, has God chosen, and things that are not, that he may annul the things that are; (1 Cor. 1:26‑28)
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James 2:5‑6• 5Hear, my beloved brethren: Has not God chosen the poor as to the world, rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom, which he has promised to them that love him?
 6But *ye* have despised the poor man. Do not the rich oppress you, and do not *they* drag you before the tribunals? (James 2:5‑6)
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Luke 1:28,42• 28And the angel came in to her, and said, Hail, thou favoured one! the Lord is with thee: blessed art *thou* amongst women.
 42and cried out with a loud voice and said, Blessed art *thou* amongst women, and blessed the fruit of thy womb. (Luke 1:28,42)
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Luke 11:27• 27And it came to pass as he spake these things, a certain woman, lifting up her voice out of the crowd, said to him, Blessed is the womb that has borne thee, and the paps which thou hast sucked. (Luke 11:27)
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Gen. 30:13• 13And Leah said, Happy am I; for the daughters will call me blessed! and she called his name Asher. (Gen. 30:13)
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Mal. 3:12• 12And all nations shall call you blessed; for ye shall be a delightsome land, saith Jehovah of hosts. (Mal. 3:12)
• Though descended from David she was but the espoused wife of the humble carpenter of Nazareth. (“Luke 1” by F.B. Hole)

J. N. Darby Translation

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For he has looked upon the low estate of his bondmaid; for behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.

W. Kelly Translation

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For he hath looked upon the low estate of his bondmaid; for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.