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what is the magnifent in relation to the bible. i am just finding jesus

2006-12-25 07:33:27 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture Religion & Spirituality

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It is actually the Magnificat, magnificat being the Latin for "praises" or "glorifies". It is the song of praise of Mary as recorded in Luke 1 46-55 after the archangel Gabriel had announced to her that she would give birth to the Messiah and when during her visit to her relative Elizabeth she was greeted as being blessed among women. She is mindful of her own humble estate and feels deeply honoured and privileged, while aware that she will be described as blessed by generations to come because of the way in which God has singled her out to bear His Son. Her song has often been compared with that of Hannah in 1 Samuel 2: 1-10, but is a far less triumphant song than Hannah's, as she is overwhelmed by her own humble circumstances and full of wonder at God's greatness. It is God's way to oust the proud and to exalt the lowly and Mary realises that she has been exalted by God. She is also aware of being part of His purpose and the covenant promise that He has made to His people through Abraham. It is a wonderfully humbling thing to find that we are part of God's plan and it should fill us with praise and thankfulness.
May you come closer to Jesus this Christmas.

2006-12-25 07:48:20 · answer #1 · answered by Doethineb 7 · 2 0

Are you referring to the Magnificat ? You will find the prayer in the Gospel of St Luke.
The scene is where the Virgin Mary visits her old cousin, Elizabeth, about to be the mother of John the Baptist. When Mary arrives at the house, Elizabeth begins to praise Mary with the words, "of all women you are the most blessed, and blessed is the fruit of your womb - why should I be honoured with a visit from the mother of my Lord?"
Mary answers this salutation with a beautiful prayer of praise to God.
This prayer, the Magnificat is recited by the Church daily. It is quite stunning .

2006-12-25 15:41:23 · answer #2 · answered by Raymo 6 · 0 1

Did you mean Magnificat?

The Magnificat (also known as the Song of Mary) is a canticle frequently sung (or said) liturgically in Christian church services. The canticle's use derives from its presence in the Gospel of Luke, where it appears (Luke 1:46-55) within the otherwise prose text. This canticle also appears in the Book of Odes, a liturgical collection of various odes drawn mainly from the Old Testament.

According to the Bible, after the annunciation by which Mary is informed by the archangel Gabriel that she is pregnant with Jesus, Mary responded by visiting her cousin Elizabeth. In the narrative, after Mary greeted Elizabeth, Elizabeth's unborn child (the future John the Baptist) moved in her womb, and when this was noticed, she sang the Magnificat in response (scholars, ancient manuscripts, and English translations of the Bible, differ on whether it was Mary who sung it, or whether it was Elizabeth).[citation needed]

According to textual scholars, the text is simply an abbreviated version of the Song of Hannah, from the Books of Samuel.

My soul doth magnify the Lord : and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.
For he hath regarded : the lowliness of his handmaiden.
For behold, from henceforth : all generations shall call me blessed.
For he that is mighty hath magnified me : and holy is his name.
And his mercy is on them that fear him : throughout all generations.
He hath shewed strength with his arm : he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.
He hath put down the mighty from their seat : and hath exalted the humble and meek.
He hath filled the hungry with good things : and the rich he hath sent empty away.
He remembering his mercy hath holpen his servant Israel : as he promised to our forefathers, Abraham and his seed, for ever

2006-12-25 15:48:38 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 0 0

To do with Marys prayer in the Bible lol thank you

2006-12-25 16:26:49 · answer #4 · answered by jeff 4 · 0 1

Where do I find that.

2006-12-25 15:38:39 · answer #5 · answered by Tilt Of My High Flyer 2 · 0 1

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