Luke
Luke 1:51–53
51He has performed mighty deeds with His arm;
He has scattered those who are proud
in the thoughts of their hearts.
52He has brought down rulers from their thrones,
but has exalted the humble.
53He has filled the hungry with good things,
but has sent the rich away empty.
Word by word
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Luke 1:51
| English | Greek | Sounds like | Grammar | Word study |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| He has performed | Ἐποίησεν | Epoiēsen | Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular | G4160 I do, make |
| mighty deeds | κράτος | kratos | Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular | G2904 dominion, strength, power |
| with | ἐν | en | Preposition | G1722 in, on, among |
| His | αὐτοῦ | autou | Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular | G846 he, she, it, they, them, same |
| arm | βραχίονι | brachioni | Noun - Dative Masculine Singular | G1023 the arm, strength |
| He has scattered | διεσκόρπισεν | dieskorpisen | Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular | G1287 I scatter, winnow, disperse, waste |
| proud | ὑπερηφάνους | hyperēphanous | Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural | G5244 proud, arrogant |
| in | διανοίᾳ | dianoia | Noun - Dative Feminine Singular | G1271 understanding, intellect, mind |
| of their | αὐτῶν | autōn | Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural | G846 he, she, it, they, them, same |
| hearts | καρδίας | kardias | Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular | G2588 the heart, inner life, intention |
Luke 1:52
| English | Greek | Sounds like | Grammar | Word study |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| He has brought down | καθεῖλεν | katheilen | Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular | G2507 I take down, depose, destroy |
| rulers | δυνάστας | dynastas | Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural | G1413 a ruler, potentate |
| from | ἀπὸ | apo | Preposition | G575 from, away from |
| thrones | θρόνων | thronōn | Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural | G2362 a throne, seat |
| has exalted | ὕψωσεν | hypsōsen | Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular | G5312 I lift up, exalt |
| humble | ταπεινούς | tapeinous | Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural | G5011 humble, lowly |
Luke 1:53
| English | Greek | Sounds like | Grammar | Word study |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| He has filled | ἐνέπλησεν | eneplēsen | Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular | G1705 I fill up, satisfy |
| hungry | πεινῶντας | peinōntas | Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Plural | G3983 I am hungry, needy |
| with good things | ἀγαθῶν | agathōn | Adjective - Genitive Neuter Plural | G18 good |
| has sent | ἐξαπέστειλεν | exapesteilen | Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular | G1821 I send forth |
| rich | πλουτοῦντας | ploutountas | Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Plural | G4147 I become rich |
| empty | κενούς | kenous | Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural | G2756 empty, vain, hollow |
Cross-references
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Luke 1:51 Psalm 98:1 · Isaiah 52:10 · 1 Samuel 2:3–4 · Isaiah 51:9 · Romans 1:21 · Daniel 4:37 · Exodus 15:6–7 · Exodus 18:11 · Psalm 118:15 · 1 Samuel 2:9–10 · Psalm 2:1–6 · Psalm 89:10
Luke 1:52 Ezekiel 17:24 · James 4:10 · Psalm 107:40–41 · Luke 18:14 · 1 Samuel 2:6–8 · Psalm 113:6–8 · Ecclesiastes 4:14 · 1 Samuel 2:4 · Job 5:11–13 · James 1:9–10 · Job 34:24–28 · Amos 9:11
Luke 1:53 Psalm 107:8–9 · Luke 6:21 · Psalm 34:10 · Luke 6:24 · Revelation 7:16–17 · Matthew 5:6 · 1 Corinthians 1:26 · John 6:35 · John 6:11–13 · James 2:5–6 · Luke 18:24–25 · James 5:1–6
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Scripture text: Berean Standard Bible.