the Week of Proper 24 / Ordinary 29
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Lucas 1:43
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from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
whence: Luke 7:7, Ruth 2:10, 1 Samuel 25:41, Matthew 3:14, John 13:5-8, Philippians 2:3
my: Luke 20:42-44, Psalms 110:1, John 13:13, John 20:28, Philippians 3:8
Reciprocal: Joshua 5:14 - my lord Luke 2:11 - which Hebrews 7:14 - Our Lord
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And whence is this to me,..... How comes it to pass, that such notice is taken of me, such an honour is done me; that besides being favoured with a child, who shall be great,
that the mother of my Lord should come to me? Elisabeth was far from envying the superior honour conferred on her kinswoman, who was both meaner and younger than she; that she esteems it a wonderful favour, that she should be indulged with a visit from her, who had already conceived the Messiah: and in due time would be the mother of him, as man; who, in his divine nature, is Lord of all angels, and men, and every creature; and in an especial manner was her Lord, and the Lord of all the saints; by his Father's gift from eternity, by his own purchase in time, and by the power of his grace on each of their souls. Thus the virgin is said to be the mother of our Lord, and so may be called the mother of God; because she was parent of that child, which was in union with him, who is truly Lord and God: Just in such sense as the Lord of life and glory is said to be crucified, and God is said to purchase the church with his own blood, 1 Corinthians 2:8
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
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.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 43. 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.
