New International VersionHe will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David,
New Living TranslationHe will be very great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his ancestor David.
English Standard VersionHe will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. And the Lord God will give to him the throne of his father David,
Berean Standard BibleHe will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David,
Berean Literal BibleHe will be great, and He will be called Son of the Most High. And the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David,
King James BibleHe shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David:
New King James VersionHe will be great, and will be called the Son of the Highest; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David.
New American Standard BibleHe will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David;
NASB 1995“He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David;
NASB 1977“He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most High; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David;
Legacy Standard BibleHe will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David,
Amplified BibleHe will be great and eminent and will be called the Son of the Most High; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David;
Christian Standard BibleHe will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of his father David.
Holman Christian Standard BibleHe will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David.
American Standard VersionHe shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Most High: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David:
Contemporary English VersionHe will be great and will be called the Son of God Most High. The Lord God will make him king, as his ancestor David was.
English Revised VersionHe shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Most High: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David:
GOD'S WORD® TranslationHe will be a great man and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his ancestor David.
Good News TranslationHe will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High God. The Lord God will make him a king, as his ancestor David was,
International Standard VersionHe will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of his ancestor David.
NET BibleHe will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of his father David.
New Heart English BibleHe will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father, David,
Webster's Bible TranslationHe will be great, and will be called the Son of the Highest; and the Lord God will give to him the throne of his father David.
Weymouth New TestamentHe will be great and He will be called 'Son of the Most High.' And the Lord God will give Him the throne of His forefather David; Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleHe will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David,
World English BibleHe will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionHe will be great, and He will be called Son of the Highest, and the LORD God will give Him the throne of His father David,
Berean Literal BibleHe will be great, and He will be called Son of the Most High. And the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David,
Young's Literal Translation he shall be great, and Son of the Highest he shall be called, and the Lord God shall give him the throne of David his father,
Smith's Literal TranslationHe shall be great, and he shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give him the throne of David his father: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the most High; and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of David his father; and he shall reign in the house of Jacob for ever.
Catholic Public Domain VersionHe will be great, and he will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of David his father. And he will reign in the house of Jacob for eternity.
New American BibleHe will be great and will be called Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of David his father,
New Revised Standard VersionHe will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give to him the throne of his ancestor David. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe will be great, and he will be called the Son of the Highest; and the Lord God will give him the throne of his father David.
Aramaic Bible in Plain EnglishThis One will be great and he will be called The Son of The Highest and THE LORD JEHOVAH will give to him the throne of David his father, NT Translations Anderson New TestamentHe shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Most High; and the Lord God will give to him the throne of David his father;
Godbey New TestamentHe shall be great and shall be called the Son of the Highest; and the Lord God shall give unto Him the throne of His father David:
Haweis New TestamentHe shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God will give him the throne of David his father;
Mace New Testamenthe shall be great, he shall be the son of the most high, the Lord God shall give him the throne of his father David.
Weymouth New TestamentHe will be great and He will be called 'Son of the Most High.' And the Lord God will give Him the throne of His forefather David;
Worrell New TestamentHe shall be great, and shall be called Son of the Most High; and the Lord God will give to Him the throne of His father David;
Worsley New TestamentHe shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God shall give Him the throne of David his father,
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Context Gabriel Foretells Jesus' Birth… 31Behold, you will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus. 32Hewill begreatandwill be calledthe Sonof the Most High.TheLordGodwill giveHimthethroneof HisfatherDavid,33and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. His kingdom will never end!”…
Cross References 2 Samuel 7:12-13And when your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever.
Isaiah 9:6-7For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. / Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this.
Psalm 89:27-29I will indeed appoint him as My firstborn, the highest of the kings of the earth. / I will forever preserve My loving devotion for him, and My covenant with him will stand fast. / I will establish his line forever, his throne as long as the heavens endure.
2 Samuel 7:16Your house and kingdom will endure forever before Me, and your throne will be established forever.”
Daniel 7:14And He was given dominion, glory, and kingship, that the people of every nation and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed.
Matthew 1:1This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham:
Matthew 1:23“Behold, the virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call Him Immanuel” (which means, “God with us”).
Matthew 28:18Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.
John 1:14The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.
John 7:42Doesn’t the Scripture say that the Christ will come from the line of David and from Bethlehem, the village where David lived?”
Romans 1:3regarding His Son, who was a descendant of David according to the flesh,
Hebrews 1:2-4But in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, and through whom He made the universe. / The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature, upholding all things by His powerful word. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high. / So He became as far superior to the angels as the name He has inherited is excellent beyond theirs.
Revelation 11:15Then the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and loud voices called out in heaven: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.”
Revelation 19:16And He has a name written on His robe and on His thigh: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.
Psalm 2:7-8I will proclaim the decree spoken to Me by the LORD: “You are My Son; today I have become Your Father. / Ask Me, and I will make the nations Your inheritance, the ends of the earth Your possession.
Treasury of Scripture He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give to him the throne of his father David: shall be great. Luke 1:15
For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother's womb. Luke 3:16
John answered, saying untothem all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire: Matthew 3:11
I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, andwith fire: the Son. Luke 1:35
And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God. Mark 5:7
And cried with a loud voice, and said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus,thou Son of the most high God? I adjure thee by God, that thou torment me not. Mark 14:61
But he held his peace, and answered nothing. Again the high priest asked him, and said unto him, Art thou the Christ, the Son of the Blessed? give. 2 Samuel 7:11-13
And as since the time that I commanded judgesto be over my people Israel, and have caused thee to rest from all thine enemies. Also the LORD telleth thee that he will make thee an house… Psalm 132:11
The LORD hath swornin truth unto David; he will not turn from it; Of the fruit of thy body will I set upon thy throne. Isaiah 9:6,7
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace… Jump to Previous DavidForefatherGreatHighHighestKingdomThroneJump to Next DavidForefatherGreatHighHighestKingdomThroneLuke 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 will be greatThis phrase emphasizes the extraordinary nature of Jesus. In biblical terms, "great" often signifies not only physical or social stature but also spiritual and moral excellence. Jesus' greatness is affirmed throughout the Gospels, as He performs miracles, teaches with authority, and fulfills Old Testament prophecies. His greatness is not just in His deeds but in His divine nature and mission to bring salvation to humanity. and will be called the Son of the Most High.
"Son of the Most High" is a title that underscores Jesus' divine origin and unique relationship with God. The term "Most High" is used throughout the Old Testament to refer to God, highlighting His supreme authority and power (e.g.,Genesis 14:18-20,Psalm 7:17). This title indicates Jesus' divine sonship, setting Him apart from all other prophets and leaders. It also connects to the prophecy inIsaiah 9:6, where the coming Messiah is described with divine titles. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David,
This phrase connects Jesus to the Davidic Covenant, where God promised David that his throne would be established forever (2 Samuel 7:12-16). Jesus, as a descendant of David, fulfills this promise, establishing His rightful place as the eternal King. This connection to David is crucial for understanding Jesus' role as the Messiah, who is both a spiritual and a royal leader. The throne of David symbolizes not just political authority but also the fulfillment of God's promises to His people, pointing to a kingdom that is everlasting and divine in nature. Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus ChristThe central figure of this verse, prophesied to be great and called the Son of the Most High. His greatness is both in His divine nature and His redemptive work. 2. The Most HighA title for God, emphasizing His supreme authority and power. In the Greek, "Hypsistos" is used, denoting the highest or most exalted. 3. DavidThe former king of Israel, whose throne is promised to Jesus. This connects Jesus to the Davidic covenant, highlighting His royal lineage. 4. The Throne of DavidSymbolizes the eternal kingdom promised to David's descendants, fulfilled in Jesus Christ. 5. GabrielThe angel delivering this message to Mary, emphasizing the divine origin and authority of the prophecy. Teaching Points The Greatness of JesusJesus' greatness is inherent in His divine nature and His role as Savior. Believers are called to recognize and worship Him as the supreme authority in their lives. Son of the Most HighUnderstanding Jesus as the Son of the Most High calls us to a deeper reverence and commitment to His teachings, acknowledging His divine authority. Fulfillment of ProphecyJesus' life and mission fulfill Old Testament prophecies, affirming the reliability of Scripture and God's faithfulness to His promises. The Davidic CovenantJesus' connection to David's throne assures believers of His rightful place as King and His eternal reign, offering hope and assurance of His kingdom's ultimate victory. Living Under Christ's ReignAs followers of Christ, we are invited to live under His reign, aligning our lives with His kingdom values and seeking to extend His rule through our actions and witness. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Luke 1
Mary, did you know your son would change the world?
Mary, did you know your son would change the world?
Does the lack of any definitive archaeological finds supporting David’s grand monarchy cast doubt on the credibility of 2 Samuel 7?
What does it mean for Christ to be King?(32) Shall be called the Son of the Highest.--It is noticeable that this name applied to our Lord by the angel, appears afterwards as uttered by the demoniacs ( Mark 5:7). On the history of the name, see Note on Mark 5:7. The throne of his father David.--The words seem at first to suggest the thought that the Virgin was of the house of David, and that the title to the throne was thus derived through her. This may have been so (see Note onLuke 3:23-38), and the intermarriage which had taken place in olden times between the house of Aaron and that of David (Exodus 6:23;2Kings 11:2) show that this might be quite consistent with the relationship to Elizabeth mentioned inLuke 1:36. On the other hand, it must be remembered that the genealogies, both in St. Matthew and St. Luke, appear, at first sight, to give the lineage of Joseph only, and therefore that, if this were, as many have believed, the Evangelist's point of view, our Lord, notwithstanding the supernatural birth, was thought of as inheriting from him. The form of the promise, which might well lead to the expectation of a revived kingdom of Israel after the manner of that of David, takes its place among the most memorable instances of prophecies that have been fulfilled in quite another fashion than those who first heard them could have imagined possible. That the Evangelist who recorded it held that it was fulfilled in the Kingdom of Heaven, the spiritual sovereignty of the Christ, is shown by the fact that he records it in the same Gospel as that which tells of the Crucifixion and Ascension. . . . Verse 32. - The Son of the Highest. It is singular that this title, given by the angel to the yet unborn child, was the one given to the Redeemer by the evil spirit in the case of the poor possessed (see Mark 5:7). Is this the title, or one of the titles, by which our Master is known in that greater world beyond our knowledge? The throne of his father David; clearly indicating that Mary herself was of royal lineage, although this is nowhere definitely stated (see Psalm 132:11). These words of the angel are as yet unfulfilled. They clearly speak of a restoration of Israel, still, as far as we can see, very distant. Nearly nineteen centuries have passed since Gabriel spoke of a restored throne of David, of a kingdom in Jacob to which should come no end. The people, through all the changing fortune of empires, have been indeed strangely kept distinct and separate, ready for the mighty change; but the eventful hour still tarries. It has been well observed how St. Luke's report of the angel's words here could never have been a forgery - as one school of critics asserts - of the second century. Would any writer in the second century, after the failure of Jesus among the Jews was well known, when the fall of Jerusalem had already taken place, have made an angel prophesy what is expressed here?
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Greek Heοὗτος(houtos)Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3778:This; he, she, it.will beἔσται(estai)Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1510:I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.greatμέγας(megas)Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3173:Large, great, in the widest sense.andκαὶ(kai)Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.will be calledκληθήσεται(klēthēsetai)Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2564:(a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to 'call'.[the] SonΥἱὸς(Huios)Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5207:A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship.of [the] Most High.Ὑψίστου(Hypsistou)Adjective - Genitive Masculine Singular - Superlative
Strong's 5310:Highest, most high, the heights. Superlative from the base of hupsos; highest, i.e. the Supreme, or the heavens.Theὁ(ho)Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.LordΚύριος(Kyrios)Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2962:Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.GodΘεὸς(Theos)Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2316:A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.will giveδώσει(dōsei)Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1325:To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.Himαὐτῷ(autō)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846:He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.theτὸν(ton)Article - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.throneθρόνον(thronon)Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2362:From thrao; a stately seat; by implication, power or a potentate.of Hisαὐτοῦ(autou)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846:He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.fatherπατρὸς(patros)Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3962:Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a 'father'.David,Δαυὶδ(Dauid)Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 1138:David, King of Israel. Of Hebrew origin; Dabid, the Israelite king.
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