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From now on all generations will call me blessed, <a href="/nlt/luke/1.htm">New Living Translation</a> For he took notice of his lowly servant girl, and from now on all generations will call me blessed. <a href="/esv/luke/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant. For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed; <a href="/bsb/luke/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> For He has looked with favor on the humble state of His servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed. <a href="/blb/luke/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For He has looked upon the humiliation of His handmaiden. For behold, from henceforth all the generations will count me blessed. <a href="/kjv/luke/1.htm">King James Bible</a> For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. <a href="/nkjv/luke/1.htm">New King James Version</a> For He has regarded the lowly state of His maidservant; For behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed. <a href="/nasb_/luke/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “For He has had regard for the humble state of His bond-servant; For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed. <a href="/nasb/luke/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220For He has had regard for the humble state of His bondslave; For behold, from this time on all generations will count me blessed. <a href="/nasb77/luke/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “For He has had regard for the humble state of His bondslave; For behold, from this time on all generations will count me blessed. <a href="/lsb/luke/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> For He has looked upon the humble state of His slave, For behold, from this time on, all generations will count me blessed. <a href="/amp/luke/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “For He has looked [with loving care] on the humble state of His maidservant; For behold, from now on all generations will count me blessed and happy and favored by God! <a href="/csb/luke/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> because he has looked with favor on the humble condition of his servant. Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed, <a href="/hcsb/luke/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> because He has looked with favor on the humble condition of His slave. Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed, <a href="/asv/luke/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> For he hath looked upon the low estate of his handmaid: For behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. <a href="/cev/luke/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> God cares for me, his humble servant. From now on, all people will say God has blessed me. <a href="/erv/luke/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> For he hath looked upon the low estate of his handmaiden: For behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. <a href="/gwt/luke/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> because he has looked favorably on me, his humble servant. "From now on, all people will call me blessed <a href="/gnt/luke/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> for he has remembered me, his lowly servant! From now on all people will call me happy, <a href="/isv/luke/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> because he has looked favorably on his humble servant. From now on, all generations will call me blessed, <a href="/msb/luke/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> For He has looked with favor on the humble state of His servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed. <a href="/net/luke/1.htm">NET Bible</a> because he has looked upon the humble state of his servant. For from now on all generations will call me blessed, <a href="/nheb/luke/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> for he has looked at the humble state of his servant girl. For look, from now on all generations will call me blessed. <a href="/wbt/luke/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for behold, from henceforth all generations will call me blessed. <a href="/wey/luke/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Because He has not turned from His maidservant in her lowly position; For from this time forward all generations will account me happy, <a href="/web/luke/1.htm">World English Bible</a> for he has looked at the humble state of his servant. For behold, from now on, all generations will call me blessed. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Because He looked on the lowliness of His maidservant, "" For behold, from now on all the generations will call me blessed, <a href="/blb/luke/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For He has looked upon the humiliation of His handmaiden. For behold, from henceforth all the generations will count me blessed. <a href="/ylt/luke/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Because He looked on the lowliness of His maid-servant, For, lo, henceforth call me happy shall all the generations, <a href="/slt/luke/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For he looked upon the humiliation of his servant; for, behold, from now shall all generations deem me happy.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Because he hath regarded the humility of his handmaid; for behold from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. <a href="/cpdv/luke/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For he has looked with favor on the humility of his handmaid. For behold, from this time, all generations shall call me blessed. <a href="/nabre/luke/1.htm">New American Bible</a> For he has looked upon his handmaid’s lowliness; behold, from now on will all ages call me blessed. <a href="/nrsvce/luke/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> for he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servant. Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed;<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For he has regarded the meekness of his handmaid; for behold, from henceforth, all generations shall envy me. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “For he has regarded the lowliness of his Maidservant, for behold, from this hour all generations will ascribe blessedness to me.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> for he has looked upon the lowly condition of his handmaid. For, behold, from this time, all generations shall call me blessed; <a href="/godbey/luke/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> because He looked upon the low state of his handmaiden. <a href="/haweis/luke/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> for he hath looked upon the lowly state of his maid-servant: for, lo! henceforth shall all generations pronounce me blessed. <a href="/mace/luke/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> for he hath regarded the low estate of his servant: and future ages shall proclaim me blessed. <a href="/wey/luke/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Because He has not turned from His maidservant in her lowly position; For from this time forward all generations will account me happy, <a href="/worrell/luke/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> because He looked upon the lowliness of His handmaid; for, behold, from the present time all generations will call me happy; <a href="/worsley/luke/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> for behold, from henceforth shall all generations call me blessed: <a href="/parallel/luke/1-48.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=378" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/1.htm">Mary's Song</a> …47and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior! 48<a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">For</a> <a href="/greek/1914.htm" title="1914: epeblepsen (V-AIA-3S) -- To look with favor on, regard. From epi and blepo; to gaze at.">He has looked with favor</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">on</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/5014.htm" title="5014: tapeinōsin (N-AFS) -- Abasement (in spirit), low condition (in circumstances). From tapeinoo; depression.">humble state</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">His</a> <a href="/greek/1399.htm" title="1399: doulēs (N-GFS) -- A female slave, bonds-maid. Feminine of doulos; a female slave.">servant.</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">From</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3568.htm" title="3568: nyn (Adv) -- A primary particle of present time; now; also as noun or adjective present or immediate.">now on</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pasai (Adj-NFP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">all</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hai (Art-NFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1074.htm" title="1074: geneai (N-NFP) -- From genos; a generation; by implication, an age.">generations</a> <a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason."></a> <a href="/greek/2400.htm" title="2400: idou (V-AMA-2S) -- See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo!"></a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: me (PPro-A1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I."></a> <a href="/greek/3106.htm" title="3106: makariousin (V-FIA-3P) -- To bless, pronounce blessed or happy. From makarios; to beatify, i.e. Pronounce fortunate.">will call me blessed.</a> 49For the Mighty One has done great things for me. Holy is His name.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_samuel/2-1.htm">1 Samuel 2:1-10</a> At that time Hannah prayed: “My heart rejoices in the LORD; my horn is exalted in the LORD. My mouth speaks boldly against my enemies, for I rejoice in Your salvation. / There is no one holy like the LORD. Indeed, there is no one besides You! And there is no Rock like our God. / Do not boast so proudly, or let arrogance come from your mouth, for the LORD is a God who knows, and by Him actions are weighed. ... <a href="/genesis/30-13.htm">Genesis 30:13</a> Leah said, “How happy I am! For the women call me happy.” So she named him Asher. <a href="/psalms/138-6.htm">Psalm 138:6</a> Though the LORD is on high, He attends to the lowly; but the proud He knows from afar. <a href="/psalms/113-7.htm">Psalm 113:7-9</a> He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the dump / to seat them with nobles, with the princes of His people. / He settles the barren woman in her home as a joyful mother to her children. Hallelujah! <a href="/isaiah/61-9.htm">Isaiah 61:9</a> Their descendants will be known among the nations, and their offspring among the peoples. All who see them will acknowledge that they are a people the LORD has blessed. <a href="/isaiah/66-2.htm">Isaiah 66:2</a> Has not My hand made all these things? And so they came into being,” declares the LORD. “This is the one I will esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, who trembles at My word. <a href="/1_samuel/1-11.htm">1 Samuel 1:11</a> And she made a vow, saying, “O LORD of Hosts, if only You will look upon the affliction of Your maidservant and remember me, not forgetting Your maidservant but giving her a son, then I will dedicate him to the LORD all the days of his life, and no razor shall ever touch his head.” <a href="/1_samuel/2-8.htm">1 Samuel 2:8</a> 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. <a href="/job/5-11.htm">Job 5:11</a> He sets the lowly on high, so that mourners are lifted to safety. <a href="/psalms/34-2.htm">Psalm 34:2</a> My soul boasts in the LORD; let the oppressed hear and rejoice. <a href="/psalms/102-17.htm">Psalm 102:17</a> He will turn toward the prayer of the destitute; He will not despise their prayer. <a href="/psalms/136-23.htm">Psalm 136:23</a> He remembered us in our low estate His loving devotion endures forever. <a href="/matthew/5-3.htm">Matthew 5:3</a> “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. <a href="/matthew/23-12.htm">Matthew 23:12</a> For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted. <a href="/luke/6-20.htm">Luke 6:20</a> Looking up at His disciples, Jesus said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For he has regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from now on all generations shall call me blessed.regarded.<a href="/1_samuel/1-11.htm">1 Samuel 1:11</a> And she vowed a vow, and said, O LORD of hosts, if thou wilt indeed look on the affliction of thine handmaid, and remember me, and not forget thine handmaid, but wilt give unto thine handmaid a man child, then I will give him unto the LORD all the days of his life, and there shall no rasor come upon his head.<a href="/1_samuel/2-8.htm">1 Samuel 2:8</a> He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth up the beggar from the dunghill, to set them among princes, and to make them inherit the throne of glory: for the pillars of the earth are the LORD'S, and he hath set the world upon them.<a href="/2_samuel/7-8.htm">2 Samuel 7:8,18,19</a> Now therefore so shalt thou say unto my servant David, Thus saith the LORD of hosts, I took thee from the sheepcote, from following the sheep, to be ruler over my people, over Israel: … all.<a href="/luke/1-28.htm">Luke 1:28,42</a> And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women… <a href="/luke/11-27.htm">Luke 11:27</a> And it came to pass, as he spake these things, a certain woman of the company lifted up her voice, and said unto him, Blessed is the womb that bare thee, and the paps which thou hast sucked.<a href="/genesis/30-13.htm">Genesis 30:13</a> And Leah said, Happy am I, for the daughters will call me blessed: and she called his name Asher.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/1-3.htm">Account</a> <a href="/luke/1-45.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/luke/1-42.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/luke/1-38.htm">Bondmaid</a> <a href="/luke/1-38.htm">Bondslave</a> <a href="/micah/6-11.htm">Count</a> <a href="/daniel/11-38.htm">Estate</a> <a href="/mark/14-60.htm">Forward</a> <a href="/matthew/1-17.htm">Generations</a> <a 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href="/luke/1-52.htm">Estate</a> <a href="/luke/2-38.htm">Forward</a> <a href="/luke/1-50.htm">Generations</a> <a href="/galatians/4-22.htm">Handmaid</a> <a href="/luke/6-20.htm">Happy</a> <a href="/luke/5-10.htm">Henceforth</a> <a href="/luke/2-38.htm">Hour</a> <a href="/luke/1-52.htm">Humble</a> <a href="/luke/3-5.htm">Low</a> <a href="/luke/22-56.htm">Maidservant</a> <a href="/luke/1-72.htm">Mindful</a> <a href="/luke/7-13.htm">Pity</a> <a href="/luke/2-7.htm">Placed</a> <a href="/luke/4-18.htm">Poor</a> <a href="/luke/16-3.htm">Position</a> <a href="/luke/2-28.htm">Regard</a> <a href="/luke/7-2.htm">Regarded</a> <a href="/luke/1-54.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/luke/11-26.htm">State</a> <a href="/luke/1-57.htm">Time</a> <a href="/luke/1-56.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/luke/4-22.htm">Witness</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 1</div>1. <a href="/luke/1-1.htm">The preface of Luke to his whole gospel.</a> 5. <a href="/luke/1-5.htm">The conception of John the Baptist;</a> 26. <a href="/luke/1-26.htm">and of Jesus.</a> 39. <a href="/luke/1-39.htm">The prophecy of Elisabeth and of Mary, concerning Jesus.</a> 57. <a href="/luke/1-57.htm">The nativity and circumcision of John.</a> 67. <a href="/luke/1-67.htm">The prophecy of Zachariah, both of Jesus,</a> 76. <a href="/luke/1-76.htm">and of John.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>For He has looked with favor on the humble state of His servant. This phrase highlights God's attention to Mary, a young woman of humble origins. In biblical context, God's favor often rests on those who are lowly or marginalized, as seen in the stories of David and Gideon. The term "looked with favor" suggests divine grace and election, reminiscent of God's choice of Israel as His people. The "humble state" refers to Mary's socioeconomic status and her humility before God. This reflects the biblical theme that God exalts the humble and opposes the proud (<a href="/james/4-6.htm">James 4:6</a>). The term "servant" underscores Mary's role as a willing participant in God's plan, echoing the servanthood of key biblical figures like Moses and the prophetic "Servant of the Lord" in Isaiah.From now on all generations will call me blessed. This phrase indicates the perpetual honor that Mary will receive throughout history. The term "all generations" suggests a universal and timeless recognition, aligning with the biblical principle that God's works are remembered across ages (<a href="/psalms/145-4.htm">Psalm 145:4</a>). The word "blessed" signifies a state of happiness and favor, often associated with those who are part of God's redemptive plan. This connects to the Beatitudes in <a href="/matthew/5.htm">Matthew 5</a>, where Jesus describes the blessedness of those who embody kingdom values. Mary's blessedness is not due to her own merit but because of her unique role in bearing the Messiah, fulfilling prophecies such as <a href="/isaiah/7-14.htm">Isaiah 7:14</a>, which speaks of a virgin bearing a son called Immanuel. This phrase also prefigures the honor given to those who are faithful to God's calling, as seen in <a href="/hebrews/11.htm">Hebrews 11</a>'s "hall of faith."<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/m/mary.htm">Mary</a> The mother of Jesus, who is speaking in this verse. She is expressing her gratitude and amazement at God's favor upon her. 2. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a> The one who has shown favor to Mary, recognizing her humble state and choosing her to be the mother of the Messiah. 3. <a href="/topical/g/generations.htm">Generations</a> Refers to all future generations who will recognize and honor Mary for her unique role in God's plan of salvation. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_annunciation.htm">The Annunciation</a> The event where the angel Gabriel announced to Mary that she would conceive and bear the Son of God, which is the context of this passage. 5. <a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a> The nation through which God promised to bring the Messiah, and Mary is a part of this covenant community.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_favor_on_the_humble.htm">God's Favor on the Humble</a> God often chooses the humble and lowly to accomplish His purposes, demonstrating His grace and sovereignty. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_mary.htm">The Role of Mary</a> Mary serves as a model of faith and obedience, showing how God can use anyone, regardless of their status, for His divine plans. <a href="/topical/g/generational_impact.htm">Generational Impact</a> Our actions and faithfulness can have a lasting impact on future generations, just as Mary's faithfulness has led to her being called blessed. <a href="/topical/r/recognition_of_god's_work.htm">Recognition of God's Work</a> Like Mary, we should recognize and praise God for His work in our lives, acknowledging His blessings and favor. <a href="/topical/l/living_as_servants.htm">Living as Servants</a> Emulating Mary's humility and willingness to serve God can lead to a life that is blessed and impactful.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 1</a> <a href="/q/how_does_mary_show_joy_and_gratitude.htm">How does Mary express her joy and gratitude to God?</a> <a href="/q/should_we_praise_the_lord.htm">What divine joy and wisdom do the Odes reveal?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_god's_favor_mean.htm">What does God's favor mean?</a> <a href="/q/what_joy_and_wisdom_do_odes_reveal.htm">What divine joy and wisdom do the Odes reveal?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(48) The low estate of his handmaiden.--Note the recurrence of the word that had been used in <a href="/luke/1-37.htm" title="For with God nothing shall be impossible.">Luke 1:37</a>, as expressing the character which she was now ready to accept, whatever it might involve.All generations shall call me blessed.--The words have, of course, been partly instrumental in bringing about their own fulfilment; but what a vision of the future they must have implied then on the part of the village maiden who uttered them! Not her kinswoman only, but all generations should join in that beatitude. <a href="/commentaries/luke/1-48.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>For ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. He has looked with favor ἐπέβλεψεν (epeblepsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1914.htm">Strong's 1914: </a> To look with favor on, regard. From epi and blepo; to gaze at. on ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. humble state ταπείνωσιν (tapeinōsin) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5014.htm">Strong's 5014: </a> Abasement (in spirit), low condition (in circumstances). From tapeinoo; depression. of τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. servant. δούλης (doulēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1399.htm">Strong's 1399: </a> A female slave, bonds-maid. Feminine of doulos; a female slave. From ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. now on νῦν (nyn) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3568.htm">Strong's 3568: </a> A primary particle of present time; 'now'; also as noun or adjective present or immediate. all πᾶσαι (pasai) Adjective - Nominative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. generations γενεαί (geneai) Noun - Nominative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1074.htm">Strong's 1074: </a> From genos; a generation; by implication, an age. will call me blessed. μακαριοῦσίν (makariousin) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3106.htm">Strong's 3106: </a> To bless, pronounce blessed or happy. 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