For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name.
For he that is mighty hath done to me great things ...
Verse 50. And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation.
Verse 51. He hath showed strength with his arm ... Verse 52. He hath put down the mighty ...
Verse 53. He hath filled the hungry ..., [The aorists here - epoieesen (G4160), down to exapesteilen (G1821) - express a general principle, as seen in a succession of single examples; according to a known, though special application of that tense.] Mary here recognizes, in God's procedure toward herself-in His passing by all those families and individuals whom He might have been expected to select for such an honour, and pitching upon one so insignificant as herself-one of the greatest laws of His kingdom in overpowering operation, (cf. Luke 14:11; Luke 18:14, etc.)