Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble. New Living Translation He has brought down princes from their thrones and exalted the humble. English Standard Version he has brought down the mighty from their thrones and exalted those of humble estate; Berean Standard Bible He has brought down rulers from their thrones, but has exalted the humble. Berean Literal Bible He has brought down rulers from thrones, and exalted the humble. King James Bible He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree. New King James Version He has put down the mighty from their thrones, And exalted the lowly. New American Standard Bible “He has brought down rulers from their thrones, And has exalted those who were humble. NASB 1995 “He has brought down rulers from their thrones, And has exalted those who were humble. NASB 1977 “He has brought down rulers from their thrones, And has exalted those who were humble. Legacy Standard Bible He has brought down rulers from their thrones, And has exalted those who were humble. Amplified Bible “He has brought down rulers from their thrones, And exalted those who were humble. Christian Standard Bible he has toppled the mighty from their thrones and exalted the lowly. Holman Christian Standard Bible He has toppled the mighty from their thrones and exalted the lowly. American Standard Version He hath put down princes from their thrones, And hath exalted them of low degree. Contemporary English Version God drags strong rulers from their thrones and puts humble people in places of power. English Revised Version He hath put down princes from their thrones, And hath exalted them of low degree. GOD'S WORD® Translation He pulled strong rulers from their thrones. He honored humble people. Good News Translation He has brought down mighty kings from their thrones, and lifted up the lowly. International Standard Version He pulled powerful rulers from their thrones and lifted up humble people. Majority Standard Bible He has brought down rulers from their thrones, but has exalted the humble. NET Bible He has brought down the mighty from their thrones, and has lifted up those of lowly position; New Heart English Bible He has put down princes from their thrones. And has exalted the lowly. Webster's Bible Translation He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree. Weymouth New Testament He has cast monarchs down from their thrones, And exalted men of low estate. World English Bible He has put down princes from their thrones, and has exalted the lowly. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionHe brought down the mighty from thrones, "" And He exalted the lowly, Berean Literal Bible He has brought down rulers from thrones, and exalted the humble. Young's Literal Translation He brought down the mighty from thrones, And He exalted the lowly, Smith's Literal Translation He has pulled down the powerful from thrones, and lifted up the. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe hath put down the mighty from their seat, and hath exalted the humble. Catholic Public Domain Version He has deposed the powerful from their seat, and he has exalted the humble. New American Bible He has thrown down the rulers from their thrones but lifted up the lowly. New Revised Standard Version He has brought down the powerful from their thrones, and lifted up the lowly; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe has put down the mighty from their seats, and he has lifted up the meek. Aramaic Bible in Plain English “He has cast down the mighty from thrones and has raised up the lowly.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentHe has cast down the mighty from their thrones, and exalted the lowly. Godbey New Testament He cast down the mighty from thrones and exalted the humble. Haweis New Testament He hath cast down potentates from the throne, and hath exalted the lowly. Mace New Testament he has cast down princes from their thrones, and exalted those of low degree, Weymouth New Testament He has cast monarchs down from their thrones, And exalted men of low estate. Worrell New Testament He deposed potentates from thrones, and exalted the lowly. Worsley New Testament He hath cast down the mighty from their thrones, and exalted the humble. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Mary's Song…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.… Cross References James 4:6 But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” 1 Samuel 2:7-8 The LORD sends poverty and wealth; He humbles and He exalts. / He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap. He seats them among princes and bestows on them a throne of honor. For the foundations of the earth are the LORD’s, and upon them He has set the world. Matthew 23:12 For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted. 1 Peter 5:5-6 Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” / Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, so that in due time He may exalt you. Psalm 75:6-7 For exaltation comes neither from east nor west, nor out of the desert, / but it is God who judges; He brings down one and exalts another. Proverbs 3:34 He mocks the mockers, but gives grace to the humble. Daniel 4:37 Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and exalt and glorify the King of heaven, for all His works are true and all His ways are just. And He is able to humble those who walk in pride. Ezekiel 21:26 This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Remove the turban, and take off the crown. Things will not remain as they are: Exalt the lowly and bring low the exalted. Job 5:11 He sets the lowly on high, so that mourners are lifted to safety. Psalm 107:40-41 He pours out contempt on the nobles and makes them wander in a trackless wasteland. / But He lifts the needy from affliction and increases their families like flocks. Isaiah 2:11-12 The proud look of man will be humbled, and the loftiness of men brought low; the LORD alone will be exalted in that day. / For the Day of the LORD of Hosts will come against all the proud and lofty, against all that is exalted—it will be humbled— Isaiah 13:11 I will punish the world for its evil and the wicked for their iniquity. I will end the haughtiness of the arrogant and lay low the pride of the ruthless. Matthew 5:3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. 1 Corinthians 1:27-28 But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. / He chose the lowly and despised things of the world, and the things that are not, to nullify the things that are, Treasury of Scripture He has put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree. put. Luke 18:14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. 1 Samuel 2:4,6-8 The bows of the mighty men are broken, and they that stumbled are girded with strength… Job 5:11-13 To set up on high those that be low; that those which mourn may be exalted to safety… Jump to Previous Cast Degree Estate Exalted High Humble Kings Lifting Lowly Mighty Princes Rulers Seats ThronesJump to Next Cast Degree Estate Exalted High Humble Kings Lifting Lowly Mighty Princes Rulers Seats ThronesLuke 1 1. The preface of Luke to his whole gospel.5. The conception of John the Baptist; 26. and of Jesus. 39. The prophecy of Elisabeth and of Mary, concerning Jesus. 57. The nativity and circumcision of John. 67. The prophecy of Zachariah, both of Jesus, 76. and of John. He has brought down rulers from their thrones This phrase highlights God's sovereign power over earthly authorities. The Greek word for "rulers" is "δυνάστας" (dynastas), which refers to those with power and influence. Historically, this reflects God's intervention in the affairs of nations, as seen throughout the Old Testament, where God deposes kings and raises others according to His divine will. This serves as a reminder that no earthly power is beyond God's control, and it echoes the biblical theme that God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble (James 4:6). but has exalted the humble From their seats.--Better, their thrones, as the word is for the most part translated. (Comp. Matthew 19:28, and in this very chapter, Luke 1:32.) Of low degree.--The adjective is that from which the noun translated "low estate," in Luke 1:48, had been formed. . . . Greek He has brought downκαθεῖλεν (katheilen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2507: (a) I take down, pull down, depose, destroy. From kata and haireomai; to lower demolish. rulers δυνάστας (dynastas) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 1413: (lit: a man who rules by force), a ruler, potentate; also: courtier, member of the court. From dunamai; a ruler or officer. from ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition Strong's 575: From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. [their] thrones, θρόνων (thronōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 2362: From thrao; a stately seat; by implication, power or a potentate. [but] καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. has exalted ὕψωσεν (hypsōsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 5312: (a) I raise on high, lift up, (b) I exalt, set on high. From hupsos; to elevate. [the] humble. ταπεινούς (tapeinous) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 5011: Humble, lowly, in position or spirit (in a good sense). Of uncertain derivation; depressed, i.e. humiliated. 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