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Luke 1:51–53

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He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.
He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree.
He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away.
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From verse 51

  1. Psalms 98:1Rank 1 from verse 51
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    1O SING unto the Lord a new song; for he hath done marvellous things: his right hand, and his holy arm, hath gotten him the victory.

  2. Isaiah 52:10Rank 2 from verse 51
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    10The Lord hath made bare his holy arm in the eyes of all the nations; and all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God.

  3. 1 Samuel 2:3–4Rank 3 from verse 51
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    3Talk no more so exceeding proudly; let not arrogancy come out of your mouth: for the Lord is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed.

    4The bows of the mighty men are broken, and they that stumbled are girded with strength.

  4. Isaiah 51:9Rank 4 from verse 51
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    9¶ Awake, awake, put on strength, O arm of the Lord; awake, as in the ancient days, in the generations of old. Art thou not it that hath cut Rahab, and wounded the dragon?

  5. Romans 1:21Rank 5 from verse 51
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    21Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.

From verse 52

  1. Ezekiel 17:24Rank 1 from verse 52
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    24And all the trees of the field shall know that I the Lord have brought down the high tree, have exalted the low tree, have dried up the green tree, and have made the dry tree to flourish: I the Lord have spoken and have done it.

  2. James 4:10Rank 2 from verse 52
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    10Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.

  3. Psalms 107:40–41Rank 3 from verse 52
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    40He poureth contempt upon princes, and causeth them to wander in the wilderness, where there is no way.

    41Yet setteth he the poor on high from affliction, and maketh him families like a flock.

  4. 1 Samuel 2:6–8Rank 4 from verse 52
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    6The Lord killeth, and maketh alive: he bringeth down to the grave, and bringeth up.

    7The Lord maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up.

    8He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth up the beggar from the dunghill, to set them among princes, and to make them inherit the throne of glory: for the pillars of the earth are the Lord’s, and he hath set the world upon them.

  5. Luke 18:14Rank 5 from verse 52
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    14I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

From verse 53

  1. Psalms 107:8–9Rank 1 from verse 53
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    8Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!

    9For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness.

  2. Luke 6:21Rank 2 from verse 53
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    21Blessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be filled. Blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall laugh.

  3. Psalms 34:10Rank 3 from verse 53
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    10The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the Lord shall not want any good thing.

  4. Luke 6:24Rank 4 from verse 53
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    24But woe unto you that are rich! for ye have received your consolation.

  5. Matthew 5:6Rank 5 from verse 53
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    6Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.

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Luke 1:51

COMBINED MEANING

shewed

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Past-tense or past-participial form of show (to reveal, declare, display, or make known).

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

strength

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Power, might, force, ability, firmness, courage, capacity, support, defence, resources, or that by which a person or thing is enabled to stand, act, endure, overcome, or accomplish a work.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

scattered

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of scatter, meaning to disperse, spread abroad, separate, drive away, divide, cast in different directions, or cause persons, peoples, seed, goods, or forces no longer to remain gathered.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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hearts

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The inward lives of persons: their thoughts, understanding, conscience, affections, desires, purposes, will, courage, or disposition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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Luke 1:52

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put

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To place, set, lay, appoint, bring into a condition, or cause to be.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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mighty

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

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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seats

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Plural form of seat (the place of sitting; throne; chair of state; tribunal; post of authority. That on which one sits: a chair, bench, stool or any other thing on which a person sits).

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

exalted

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Raised, lifted up, set on high, promoted, honoured, magnified, praised, or increased in position, power, safety, expression, or estimation.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

low

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Sense 1: Not high; beneath in place, rank, amount, strength, or condition. Sense 2: Humble or brought down.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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Luke 1:53

COMBINED MEANING

filled

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of fill. Sense 1: To make full or occupy capacity. Sense 2: To satisfy. Sense 3: To occupy. Sense 4: To complete what is lacking.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

good

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Sense 1: Right, morally upright, beneficial, pleasing, useful, suitable, sound, favourable, or excellent. Sense 2: A good thing, benefit, welfare, possession, or goods. Sense 3: In ‘make good,’ to repair, repay, fulfil, establish, or prove.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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rich

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Possessing abundance, wealth, resources, value, fruitfulness, or fullness.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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empty

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Sense 1: Containing nothing; void, unfilled, destitute, or without effect. Sense 2: To pour out or deprive of contents.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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

51He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.

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52He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree.

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53He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away.

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54He hath holpen his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy;

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