Luke 1:25
“Thus hath the Lord dealt with me in the days wherein he looked on me, to take away my reproach among men.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Thus hath the Lord dealt with me,.... In a very gracious and bountiful manner; in giving her strength to conceive a son…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Thus - In this merciful manner. To take away my reproach - Among the Jews, a family of children was counted a signal…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
To take away my reproach - As fruitfulness was a part of the promise of God to his people, Gen 17:6, and children, on…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Luke 1:5-25
The two preceding evangelists had agreed to begin the gospel with the baptism of John and his ministry, which commenced…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
to take away my reproach So Rachel, when she bare a son, said, "God hath taken away my reproach," Gen 30:23. See Isa…
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