Reference: Magnificat
Hastings
The hymn Magnificat (Lu 1:46-55) has been well described as 'something more than a psalm, and something less than a complete Christian hymn' (Liddon). It is the poem of one who felt nearer to the fulfilment of the promises than any writer of the OT. But no Evangelist of the NT could have failed to speak of Christ by His human name, writing after His Death and Resurrection.
In the TR the hymn is ascribed to the Virgin Mary, but there is a variant reading 'Elisabeth' which demands some explanation. 'Mary' is the reading of all the Greek MSS, of the great majority of Latin MSS, and of many Early Fathers as far back as Tertullian (2nd cent.). On the other hand, three Old Latin MSS (cod. Vercellensis, cod. Veronensis, cod. Rhedigeranus-Vratislaviensis) have 'Elisabeth.' This reading was known to Origen (Hom. 5 on Lu 5), unless his translator Jerome interpolated the reference. Niceta of Remesiana (fl. c. 400) quoted it in his treatise 'On the good of Psalmody.' We can trace it back to the 3rd cent in the translation of Iren
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Then Moses came, along with Joshua son of Nun, and spoke all the words of this song in the hearing of the people.
Moses went up from the plains of Moab to Mount Nebo, to the top of Pisgah, which is opposite Jericho. Jehovah showed him all the land, Gilead as far as Dan,
Hannah prayed: My heart rejoices in Jehovah. My horn (strength) (power) is exalted in Jehovah. I speak against (mock) my enemies because I rejoice in your salvation.
Mary said: Look, Jehovah's servant. Let it happen to me as you spoke. The angel departed from her. (1 Samuel 1:11)
When Elisabeth heard the greeting from Mary, the babe leaped in her womb. Elisabeth was filled with Holy Spirit. She shouted loudly: Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!
She shouted loudly: Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb! How is it that the mother of my Lord should come to me?
How is it that the mother of my Lord should come to me? When I heard your greeting the baby leaped in my womb for joy.
When I heard your greeting the baby leaped in my womb for joy. Blessed is she that believes. That which God spoke will be fulfilled.
Blessed is she that believes. That which God spoke will be fulfilled.
Blessed is she that believes. That which God spoke will be fulfilled. Mary said: My life magnifies Jehovah my God. (1 Samuel 2:1)
Mary said: My life magnifies Jehovah my God. (1 Samuel 2:1) My heart and mind rejoice in God my Savior.
My heart and mind rejoice in God my Savior. He has looked on the low position of his servant. All generations from now on will call me blessed.
He has looked on the low position of his servant. All generations from now on will call me blessed.
He has looked on the low position of his servant. All generations from now on will call me blessed. He that is mighty has done great things to me. Holy is his name.
He that is mighty has done great things to me. Holy is his name. His mercy is to all generations for all who respect him. read more. He shows strength with his arm. He scatters the proud in the thoughts of their heart.
He shows strength with his arm. He scatters the proud in the thoughts of their heart. He removes rulers from their thrones and exalts the humble.
He removes rulers from their thrones and exalts the humble. He fills the hungry with good things and sends the rich away empty handed.
He fills the hungry with good things and sends the rich away empty handed. He has helped Israel his servant that he might remember mercy.
He has helped Israel his servant that he might remember mercy. He spoke to our fathers. To Abraham and his seed forever.
He spoke to our fathers. To Abraham and his seed forever.
He spoke to our fathers. To Abraham and his seed forever.
His father Zechariah was filled with Holy Spirit and prophesied, saying,