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He has scattered the proud and haughty ones. <a href="/esv/luke/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> He has shown strength with his arm; he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts; <a href="/bsb/luke/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> He has performed mighty deeds with His arm; He has scattered those who are proud in the thoughts of their hearts. <a href="/blb/luke/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> He has shown strength with His arm, He has scattered the proud in the thought of their heart. <a href="/kjv/luke/1.htm">King James Bible</a> He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. <a href="/nkjv/luke/1.htm">New King James Version</a> He has shown strength with His arm; He has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. <a href="/nasb_/luke/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “He has done mighty deeds with His arm; He has scattered those who were proud in the thoughts of their hearts. <a href="/nasb/luke/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220He has done mighty deeds with His arm; He has scattered those who were proud in the thoughts of their heart. <a href="/nasb77/luke/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “He has done mighty deeds with His arm; He has scattered those who were proud in the thoughts of their heart. <a href="/lsb/luke/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> He has done a mighty deed with His arm; He has scattered those who were proud in the thoughts of their heart. <a href="/amp/luke/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “He has done mighty deeds with His [powerful] arm; He has scattered those who were proud in the thoughts of their heart. <a href="/csb/luke/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> He has done a mighty deed with his arm; he has scattered the proud because of the thoughts of their hearts; <a href="/hcsb/luke/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> He has done a mighty deed with His arm; He has scattered the proud because of the thoughts of their hearts; <a href="/asv/luke/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> He hath showed strength with his arm; He hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their heart. <a href="/cev/luke/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The Lord has used his powerful arm to scatter those who are proud. <a href="/erv/luke/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> He hath shewed strength with his arm; He hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their heart. <a href="/gwt/luke/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "He displayed his mighty power. He scattered those who think too highly of themselves. <a href="/gnt/luke/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> He has stretched out his mighty arm and scattered the proud with all their plans. <a href="/isv/luke/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> He displayed his mighty power with his arm. He scattered people who were proud in mind and heart. <a href="/msb/luke/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> He has performed mighty deeds with His arm; He has scattered those who are proud in the thoughts of their hearts. <a href="/net/luke/1.htm">NET Bible</a> He has demonstrated power with his arm; he has scattered those whose pride wells up from the sheer arrogance of their hearts. <a href="/nheb/luke/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> He has shown strength with his arm. He has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. <a href="/wbt/luke/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> He hath shown strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. <a href="/wey/luke/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> He has manifested His supreme strength. He has scattered those who were haughty in the thoughts of their hearts. <a href="/web/luke/1.htm">World English Bible</a> He has shown strength with his arm. He has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> He did powerfully with His arm, "" He scattered abroad the proud in the thought of their heart, <a href="/blb/luke/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> He has shown strength with His arm, He has scattered the proud in the thought of their heart. <a href="/ylt/luke/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> He did powerfully with His arm, He scattered abroad the proud in the thought of their heart, <a href="/slt/luke/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> He has done strength with his arm; he has scattered the proud in the thought of their heart.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> He hath shewed might in his arm: he hath scattered the proud in the conceit of their heart. <a href="/cpdv/luke/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> He has accomplished powerful deeds with his arm. He has scattered the arrogant in the intentions of their heart. <a href="/nabre/luke/1.htm">New American Bible</a> He has shown might with his arm, dispersed the arrogant of mind and heart. <a href="/nrsvce/luke/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> He has shown strength with his arm; he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> He has brought victory with his arm; he has scattered the proud in the imagination of their heart. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “He has wrought victory with his arm and he has scattered the proud with the opinion of their heart.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> He has done mighty deeds with his arm; he has scattered those who are proud in the understanding of their hearts. <a href="/godbey/luke/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> He wrought power by his own arm; he dispersed the proud in the thought of their heart. <a href="/haweis/luke/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> He hath displayed strength from his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. <a href="/mace/luke/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> he hath displayed the strength of his arm, and has confounded the proud by the devices of their hearts. <a href="/wey/luke/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> He has manifested His supreme strength. He has scattered those who were haughty in the thoughts of their hearts. <a href="/worrell/luke/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> He wrought might with His arm; He scattered men proud in the imagination of their heart. <a href="/worsley/luke/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> He hath wrought powerfully with his arm; He hath confounded those that were proud in the imagination of their heart. <a href="/parallel/luke/1-51.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=399" 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> …50His mercy extends to those who fear Him, from generation to generation. 51<a href="/greek/4160.htm" title="4160: Epoiēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.">He has performed</a> <a href="/greek/2904.htm" title="2904: kratos (N-ANS) -- Dominion, strength, power; a mighty deed. Perhaps a primary word; vigor.">mighty deeds</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">with</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/1023.htm" title="1023: brachioni (N-DMS) -- The arm, strength. Properly, comparative of brachus, but apparently in the sense of brasso; the arm, i.e. strength.">arm;</a> <a href="/greek/1287.htm" title="1287: dieskorpisen (V-AIA-3S) -- From dia and skorpizo; to dissipate, i.e. to rout or separate; specially, to winnow; figuratively, to squander.">He has scattered</a> <a href="/greek/5244.htm" title="5244: hyperēphanous (Adj-AMP) -- Proud, arrogant, disdainful. From huper and phaino; appearing above others, i.e. haughty.">those who are proud</a> <a href="/greek/1271.htm" title="1271: dianoia (N-DFS) -- From dia and nous; deep thought, properly, the faculty, by implication, its exercise.">in the thoughts</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autōn (PPro-GM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">of their</a> <a href="/greek/2588.htm" title="2588: kardias (N-GFS) -- Prolonged from a primary kar; the heart, i.e. the thoughts or feelings; also the middle.">hearts.</a> 52He has brought down rulers from their thrones, but has exalted the humble.…<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="/psalms/89-10.htm">Psalm 89:10</a> You crushed Rahab like a carcass; You scattered Your enemies with Your mighty arm. <a href="/psalms/118-15.htm">Psalm 118:15-16</a> Shouts of joy and salvation resound in the tents of the righteous: “The right hand of the LORD performs with valor! / The right hand of the LORD is exalted! The right hand of the LORD performs with valor!” <a href="/isaiah/40-10.htm">Isaiah 40:10</a> Behold, the Lord GOD comes with might, and His arm establishes His rule. His reward is with Him, and His recompense accompanies Him. <a href="/isaiah/51-9.htm">Isaiah 51:9</a> Awake, awake, put on strength, O arm of the LORD. Wake up as in days past, as in generations of old. Was it not You who cut Rahab to pieces, who pierced through the dragon? <a href="/isaiah/52-10.htm">Isaiah 52:10</a> The LORD has bared His holy arm in the sight of all the nations; all the ends of the earth will see the salvation of our God. <a href="/isaiah/59-16.htm">Isaiah 59:16</a> He saw that there was no man; He was amazed that there was no one to intercede. So His own arm brought salvation, and His own righteousness sustained Him. <a href="/isaiah/63-5.htm">Isaiah 63:5</a> I looked, but there was no one to help; I was appalled that no one assisted. So My arm brought Me salvation, and My own wrath upheld Me. <a href="/jeremiah/32-17.htm">Jeremiah 32:17</a> “Oh, Lord GOD! You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too difficult for You! <a href="/exodus/15-6.htm">Exodus 15:6</a> Your right hand, O LORD, is majestic in power; Your right hand, O LORD, has shattered the enemy. <a href="/job/40-9.htm">Job 40:9</a> Do you have an arm like God’s? Can you thunder with a voice like His? <a href="/1_samuel/2-3.htm">1 Samuel 2:3</a> 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="/1_samuel/2-7.htm">1 Samuel 2:7-8</a> 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. <a href="/daniel/4-37.htm">Daniel 4:37</a> 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. <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="/james/4-6.htm">James 4:6</a> But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>He has showed strength with his arm; he has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.shewed.<a href="/exodus/15-6.htm">Exodus 15:6,7,12,13</a> Thy right hand, O LORD, is become glorious in power: thy right hand, O LORD, hath dashed in pieces the enemy… <a href="/deuteronomy/4-34.htm">Deuteronomy 4:34</a> Or hath God assayed to go and take him a nation from the midst of another nation, by temptations, by signs, and by wonders, and by war, and by a mighty hand, and by a stretched out arm, and by great terrors, according to all that the LORD your God did for you in Egypt before your eyes?<a href="/psalms/52-9.htm">Psalm 52:9</a> I will praise thee for ever, because thou hast done it: and I will wait on thy name; for it is good before thy saints.he hath scattered.<a href="/exodus/15-9.htm">Exodus 15:9-11</a> The enemy said, I will pursue, I will overtake, I will divide the spoil; my lust shall be satisfied upon them; I will draw my sword, my hand shall destroy them… <a href="/exodus/18-11.htm">Exodus 18:11</a> Now I know that the LORD is greater than all gods: for in the thing wherein they dealt proudly he was above them.<a href="/1_samuel/2-3.htm">1 Samuel 2:3,4,9,10</a> Talk no more so exceeding proudly; let not arrogancy come out of your mouth: for the LORD is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed… the imagination.<a href="/genesis/6-5.htm">Genesis 6:5</a> And GOD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.<a href="/genesis/8-21.htm">Genesis 8:21</a> And the LORD smelled a sweet savour; and the LORD said in his heart, I will not again curse the ground any more for man's sake; for the imagination of man's heart is evil from his youth; neither will I again smite any more every thing living, as I have done.<a href="/deuteronomy/29-19.htm">Deuteronomy 29:19,20</a> And it come to pass, when he heareth the words of this curse, that he bless himself in his heart, saying, I shall have peace, though I walk in the imagination of mine heart, to add drunkenness to thirst: … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/14-7.htm">Acts</a> <a href="/mark/8-23.htm">Arm</a> <a href="/mark/7-22.htm">Deeds</a> <a href="/mark/14-27.htm">Flight</a> <a href="/zephaniah/3-11.htm">Haughty</a> <a href="/mark/16-14.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/luke/1-17.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-17.htm">Imagination</a> <a href="/hosea/13-8.htm">Inmost</a> <a href="/mark/16-12.htm">Manifested</a> <a href="/luke/1-49.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/luke/1-17.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/luke/1-20.htm">Performed</a> <a href="/luke/1-37.htm">Power</a> <a href="/james/5-16.htm">Powerfully</a> <a href="/mark/7-22.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/malachi/4-1.htm">Proud</a> <a href="/mark/14-27.htm">Scattered</a> <a href="/matthew/28-11.htm">Shewed</a> <a href="/mark/16-14.htm">Showed</a> <a href="/luke/1-25.htm">Shown</a> <a href="/mark/14-37.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/matthew/5-22.htm">Supreme</a> <a href="/mark/14-72.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/luke/1-17.htm">Thoughts</a> <a href="/mark/14-6.htm">Wrought</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/1-72.htm">Acts</a> <a href="/luke/6-7.htm">Arm</a> <a href="/luke/3-20.htm">Deeds</a> <a href="/luke/3-7.htm">Flight</a> <a href="/romans/1-30.htm">Haughty</a> <a href="/luke/1-66.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/luke/1-66.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/acts/17-29.htm">Imagination</a> <a href="/romans/1-19.htm">Inmost</a> <a href="/luke/19-11.htm">Manifested</a> <a href="/luke/1-52.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/luke/5-32.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/luke/2-39.htm">Performed</a> <a href="/luke/1-71.htm">Power</a> <a href="/acts/18-28.htm">Powerfully</a> <a href="/acts/20-19.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/luke/16-15.htm">Proud</a> <a href="/john/2-15.htm">Scattered</a> <a href="/luke/1-58.htm">Shewed</a> <a href="/luke/4-5.htm">Showed</a> <a href="/luke/1-58.htm">Shown</a> <a href="/luke/8-15.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/acts/20-24.htm">Supreme</a> <a href="/luke/2-19.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/luke/2-35.htm">Thoughts</a> <a href="/luke/1-68.htm">Wrought</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'; 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The Greek word for "mighty deeds" is "kratos," which implies strength and power. In the biblical context, this power is often associated with God's deliverance and acts of salvation. Historically, this can be seen in the deliverance of Israel from Egypt, the conquest of Canaan, and other acts where God demonstrated His sovereignty and strength. Theologically, it reminds believers of God's omnipotence and His ability to intervene in the world to fulfill His purposes.with His arm The "arm" of God is a metaphorical expression used throughout Scripture to denote His power and might. In the Hebrew Bible, the "arm" often symbolizes God's ability to save and protect His people, as seen in <a href="/exodus/6-6.htm">Exodus 6:6</a>, where God promises to deliver Israel "with an outstretched arm." This imagery conveys the idea of God's personal involvement and strength in executing His will. It reassures believers of God's active presence and His capability to uphold and sustain them through life's challenges.He has scattered The Greek word "diaspeirō" means to disperse or scatter. This action signifies God's judgment against those who oppose Him. In the historical context, scattering was a form of divine judgment, as seen in the Tower of Babel narrative (<a href="/genesis/11-8.htm">Genesis 11:8</a>). It serves as a warning against pride and self-reliance, emphasizing that God is sovereign over the plans of humanity. This scattering is not just physical but also spiritual, indicating a disruption of the unity and plans of the proud.those who are proud "Proud" in Greek is "hyperēphanos," which refers to those who are arrogant or haughty. Biblically, pride is often condemned as it leads individuals to elevate themselves above God and others. <a href="/proverbs/16-18.htm">Proverbs 16:18</a> warns that "pride goes before destruction." This phrase serves as a reminder of the biblical principle that God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble (<a href="/james/4-6.htm">James 4:6</a>). It calls believers to examine their hearts and attitudes, encouraging humility and dependence on God.in the thoughts of their hearts The "thoughts" or "dianoia" in Greek refers to the mind's intentions and purposes. The "heart" in biblical terms is the center of one's being, encompassing mind, will, and emotions. This phrase indicates that God's judgment is not just on outward actions but also on the inner motivations and attitudes. It underscores the biblical truth that God sees beyond external appearances and judges the heart's true condition (<a href="/1_samuel/16-7.htm">1 Samuel 16:7</a>). For believers, it is a call to cultivate purity of heart and align their thoughts with God's will, fostering a life of integrity and righteousness.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(51) He hath shewed strength.--Literally, He wrought strength. Here the parallelism with <a href="/1_samuel/2-3.htm" title="Talk no more so exceeding proudly; let not arrogance come out of your mouth: for the LORD is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed.">1Samuel 2:3</a> becomes very close. Of whom the speaker thought as among the "proud," we cannot know. They may have been the potentates of the world in which she lived, Herod and the Emperor of Rome. They may have been the men of Jerusalem, who despised Galilee; or those of the other towns and villages of Galilee, who despised Nazareth; or, though less probably, those of Nazareth itself, who despised the carpenter and his betrothed.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 51-53. - He hath showed strength with his arm; he hath soattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree. He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away. From adoration, Mary's hymn proceeds to celebrate the mighty results effected by the Divine pity. As so often in thee prophetic strains, the speaker or writer speaks or writes as though the future had become the past; so Mary here describes the Messianic reversal of man's conception of what is great and little, as though the unborn Babe had already lived and done his strange mighty work in the world. The "glorious arm" which, in old days, had wrought such mighty things for Israel, she recognized as belonging to the coming Deliverer (verse 51). His chosen instruments would be those of whom the world thought little, like herself. The proud and mighty would be put down; the men of low degree, and poor and humble, would be exalted. The hungry would be filled; and they who were rich only in this world's goods would have no share in the new kingdom - they would be sent empty away. How strangely had the virgin of Nazareth caught the thought, almost the very words, of the famous sermon her Divine Son, some thirty years later, preached on the mountain-side near Gennesaret! <a href="/commentaries/luke/1-51.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>He has performed Ἐποίησεν (Epoiēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4160.htm">Strong's 4160: </a> (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. mighty deeds κράτος (kratos) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2904.htm">Strong's 2904: </a> Dominion, strength, power; a mighty deed. Perhaps a primary word; vigor. with ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. 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. arm; βραχίονι (brachioni) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1023.htm">Strong's 1023: </a> The arm, strength. Properly, comparative of brachus, but apparently in the sense of brasso; the arm, i.e. strength. He has scattered διεσκόρπισεν (dieskorpisen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1287.htm">Strong's 1287: </a> From dia and skorpizo; to dissipate, i.e. to rout or separate; specially, to winnow; figuratively, to squander. [those who are] proud ὑπερηφάνους (hyperēphanous) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5244.htm">Strong's 5244: </a> Proud, arrogant, disdainful. From huper and phaino; appearing above others, i.e. haughty. in [the] thoughts διανοίᾳ (dianoia) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1271.htm">Strong's 1271: </a> From dia and nous; deep thought, properly, the faculty, by implication, its exercise. of their αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural <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. hearts. καρδίας (kardias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2588.htm">Strong's 2588: </a> Prolonged from a primary kar; the heart, i.e. the thoughts or feelings; also the middle. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/1-51.htm">Luke 1:51 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/luke/1-51.htm">Luke 1:51 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/luke/1-51.htm">Luke 1:51 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/luke/1-51.htm">Luke 1:51 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/luke/1-51.htm">Luke 1:51 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/1-51.htm">Luke 1:51 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/1-51.htm">Luke 1:51 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/1-51.htm">Luke 1:51 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/luke/1-51.htm">Luke 1:51 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/luke/1-51.htm">Luke 1:51 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/luke/1-51.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 1:51 He has shown strength with his arm (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/1-50.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 1:50"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 1:50" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/1-52.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 1:52"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 1:52" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>