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Selected Verse: Luke 1:43 - King James
Verse |
Translation |
Text |
Lu 1:43 |
King James |
And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? |
Summary Of Commentaries Associated With The Selected Verse
A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882] |
"The mother of my Lord"--but not "My Lady" (compare Luk 20:42; Joh 20:28)" [BENGEL]. |
Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834] |
And whence is this to me? - An expression of humility. Why is it that the mother of my Lord should come to me, as if to honor me?
Mother of my Lord - The word "Lord" sometimes denotes "divinity," and sometimes superior, master, teacher, or governor. It was given by the Jews to their expected Messiah; but whether they understood it as denoting divinity cannot now be ascertained. It is clear only that Elizabeth used it as denoting great dignity and honor. |
Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826 |
The mother of my Lord - The prophetic spirit, which appears to have overshadowed Elisabeth, gave her a clear understanding in the mystery of the birth of the promised Messiah. |
28 And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God.
42 And David himself saith in the book of Psalms, The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand,