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Luke 1:49

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For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name.
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  1. Ephesians 3:20Rank 1 from verse 49
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    20Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,

  2. Psalms 126:2–3Rank 2 from verse 49
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    2Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The Lord hath done great things for them.

    3The Lord hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.

  3. Psalms 111:9Rank 3 from verse 49
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    9He sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend is his name.

  4. Psalms 99:3Rank 4 from verse 49
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    3Let them praise thy great and terrible name; for it is holy.

  5. Jeremiah 10:6Rank 5 from verse 49
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    6Forasmuch as there is none like unto thee, O Lord; thou art great, and thy name is great in might.

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Luke 1:49

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

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mighty

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Possessing or displaying great strength, power, ability, rank, or effect.

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holy

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Sense 1: Morally pure, righteous, undefiled, and separate from evil; supremely so of God. Sense 2: Hallowed, consecrated, set apart, devoted, or belonging to God or sacred use; distinguished from what is common, profane, or unclean.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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name

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Sense 1: A word, appellation, or designation by which a person or thing is called or known. Sense 2: The person or persons named or represented. Sense 3: Reputation, character, renown, or remembrance. Sense 4: The authority, behalf, or standing represented by a name. Sense 5: As a verb, to call, designate, or mention by name.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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48For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.

49For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name.

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50And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation.

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