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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/luke/1.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/luke/1.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />He shows mercy from generation to generation to all who fear him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/luke/1.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And his mercy is for those who fear him from generation to generation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/luke/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />His mercy extends to those who fear Him, from generation to generation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And His mercy <i>is</i> to generations and generations, to those fearing Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/luke/1.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And his mercy <i>is</i> on them that fear him from generation to generation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/luke/1.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And His mercy <i>is</i> on those who fear Him From generation to generation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/luke/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“And His mercy is to generation after generation Toward those who fear Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/luke/1.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220AND HIS MERCY IS UPON GENERATION AFTER GENERATION TOWARD THOSE WHO FEAR HIM.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/luke/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“AND HIS MERCY IS UPON GENERATION AFTER GENERATION TOWARD THOSE WHO FEAR HIM.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/luke/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />AND HIS MERCY IS UPON GENERATION AFTER GENERATION TOWARD THOSE WHO FEAR HIM.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/luke/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“AND HIS MERCY IS UPON GENERATION AFTER GENERATION TOWARD THOSE WHO [stand in great awe of God and] FEAR HIM.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/luke/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />His mercy is from generation to generation on those who fear him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/luke/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />His mercy is from generation to generation on those who fear Him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/luke/1.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And his mercy is unto generations and generations On them that fear him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/luke/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />He always shows mercy to everyone who worships him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/luke/1.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And his mercy is unto generations and generations On them that fear him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/luke/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />For those who fear him, his mercy lasts throughout every generation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/luke/1.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />from one generation to another he shows mercy to those who honor him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/luke/1.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />His mercy lasts from generation to generation for those who fear him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/luke/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />His mercy extends to those who fear Him, from generation to generation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/luke/1.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />from generation to generation he is merciful to those who fear him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/luke/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />His mercy is for generations of generations on those who fear him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/luke/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And his mercy is on them that fear him, from generation to generation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />And His compassion is, generation after generation, Upon those who fear Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/luke/1.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />His mercy is for generations and generations on those who fear him. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/luke/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And His kindness [is] to generations of generations, "" To those fearing Him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And His mercy <i>is</i> to generations and generations, to those fearing Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/luke/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And His kindness is to generations of generations, To those fearing Him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/luke/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And his mercy to generations of generations to those fearing him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/luke/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And his mercy is from generation unto generations, to them that fear him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/luke/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And his mercy is from generation to generations for those who fear him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/luke/1.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />His mercy is from age to age to those who fear him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/luke/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />His mercy is for those who fear him from generation to generation.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/luke/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And his mercy is for centuries and generations, upon those who fear him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />“And his mercy for posterity and generations is upon those who revere him.”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/luke/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />and his mercy is from generation to generation upon those who fear him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/luke/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />and His mercy unto generation of generations to them that fear Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/luke/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And his mercy is upon those who fear him, from generation to generation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/luke/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />his mercy is on them that fear him, from generation to generation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />And His compassion is, generation after generation, Upon those who fear Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/luke/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And His mercy <i>is</i> unto generations and generations to those who fear Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/luke/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />and his name <i>is</i> holy, and his mercy <i>is</i> on them that fear Him, unto all generations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/luke/1-50.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=394" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/luke/1.htm">Mary's Song</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">49</span>For the Mighty One has done great things for me. Holy is His name. <span class="reftext">50</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></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/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-NNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1656.htm" title="1656: eleos (N-NNS) -- Pity, mercy, compassion. Of uncertain affinity; compassion.">mercy</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">extends</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">to those</a> <a href="/greek/5399.htm" title="5399: phoboumenois (V-PPM/P-DMP) -- From phobos; to frighten, i.e. to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. Revere.">who fear</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Him,</a> <a href="/greek/1074.htm" title="1074: geneas (N-AFP) -- From genos; a generation; by implication, an age.">from generation</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">to</a> <a href="/greek/1074.htm" title="1074: geneas (N-AFP) -- From genos; a generation; by implication, an age.">generation.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">51</span>He has performed mighty deeds with His arm; He has scattered those who are proud in the thoughts of their hearts.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/103-17.htm">Psalm 103:17</a></span><br />But from everlasting to everlasting the loving devotion of the LORD extends to those who fear Him, and His righteousness to their children’s children—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/25-6.htm">Psalm 25:6</a></span><br />Remember, O LORD, Your compassion and loving devotion, for they are from age to age.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/103-11.htm">Psalm 103:11</a></span><br />For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is His loving devotion for those who fear Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/89-1.htm">Psalm 89:1-2</a></span><br />A Maskil of Ethan the Ezrahite. I will sing of the loving devotion of the LORD forever; with my mouth I will proclaim Your faithfulness to all generations. / For I have said, “Loving devotion is built up forever; in the heavens You establish Your faithfulness.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/111-9.htm">Psalm 111:9</a></span><br />He has sent redemption to His people; He has ordained His covenant forever; holy and awesome is His name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/20-6.htm">Exodus 20:6</a></span><br />but showing loving devotion to a thousand generations of those who love Me and keep My commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/5-10.htm">Deuteronomy 5:10</a></span><br />but showing loving devotion to a thousand generations of those who love Me and keep My commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/7-9.htm">Deuteronomy 7:9</a></span><br />Know therefore that the LORD your God is God, the faithful God who keeps His covenant of loving devotion for a thousand generations of those who love Him and keep His commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/54-8.htm">Isaiah 54:8</a></span><br />In a surge of anger I hid My face from you for a moment, but with everlasting kindness I will have compassion on you,” says the LORD your Redeemer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/63-7.htm">Isaiah 63:7</a></span><br />I will make known the LORD’s loving devotion and His praiseworthy acts, because of all that the LORD has done for us—the many good things for the house of Israel according to His great compassion and loving devotion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/7-18.htm">Micah 7:18</a></span><br />Who is a God like You, who pardons iniquity and passes over the transgression of the remnant of His inheritance—who does not retain His anger forever, because He delights in loving devotion?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-7.htm">Matthew 5:7</a></span><br />Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/9-13.htm">Matthew 9:13</a></span><br />But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/23-23.htm">Matthew 23:23</a></span><br />Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You pay tithes of mint, dill, and cumin. But you have disregarded the weightier matters of the law: justice, mercy, and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/9-15.htm">Romans 9:15-16</a></span><br />For He says to Moses: “I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion.” / So then, it does not depend on man’s desire or effort, but on God’s mercy.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/17-7.htm">Genesis 17:7</a></b></br> And I will establish my covenant between me and thee and thy seed after thee in their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be a God unto thee, and to thy seed after thee.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/20-6.htm">Exodus 20:6</a></b></br> And shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love me, and keep my commandments.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/34-6.htm">Exodus 34:6,7</a></b></br> And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth, … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/9-22.htm">Compassion</a> <a href="/daniel/4-22.htm">Extends</a> <a href="/luke/1-30.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/mark/11-32.htm">Fearing</a> <a href="/mark/13-30.htm">Generation</a> <a href="/luke/1-48.htm">Generations</a> <a href="/mark/14-7.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/mark/10-48.htm">Mercy</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/1-54.htm">Compassion</a> <a href="/romans/3-22.htm">Extends</a> <a href="/luke/1-65.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/luke/2-25.htm">Fearing</a> <a href="/luke/3-7.htm">Generation</a> <a href="/acts/14-16.htm">Generations</a> <a href="/luke/1-54.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/luke/1-54.htm">Mercy</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 1</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/1-1.htm">The preface of Luke to his whole gospel.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/1-5.htm">The conception of John the Baptist;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/1-26.htm">and of Jesus.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">39. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/1-39.htm">The prophecy of Elisabeth and of Mary, concerning Jesus.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">57. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/1-57.htm">The nativity and circumcision of John.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">67. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/1-67.htm">The prophecy of Zachariah, both of Jesus,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">76. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/1-76.htm">and of John.</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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><b>His mercy extends</b><br>This phrase highlights the enduring and expansive nature of God's mercy. In the biblical context, mercy is often associated with God's covenantal love and faithfulness. The Hebrew word often translated as "mercy" is "chesed," which implies steadfast love and kindness. This mercy is not limited by time or space, reflecting God's eternal nature. The concept of divine mercy is a recurring theme throughout Scripture, seen in passages like <a href="/psalms/103-17.htm">Psalm 103:17</a>, which speaks of the Lord's mercy being from everlasting to everlasting.<p><b>to those who fear Him</b><br>The fear of the Lord is a central theme in the Bible, representing a deep respect, reverence, and awe for God. It is not merely about being afraid but involves a recognition of God's holiness and authority. <a href="/proverbs/9-10.htm">Proverbs 9:10</a> states, "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom," indicating that this fear is foundational to a proper relationship with God. Those who fear Him are often described as the righteous or the faithful, who live in accordance with His commandments and seek His will.<p><b>from generation to generation</b><br>This phrase underscores the timeless and unchanging nature of God's mercy. It is a promise that extends beyond the immediate audience to future generations, emphasizing the continuity of God's faithfulness. This idea is echoed in <a href="/exodus/20-6.htm">Exodus 20:6</a>, where God promises to show love to a thousand generations of those who love Him and keep His commandments. The generational aspect also connects to the Abrahamic covenant, where God promises to bless Abraham's descendants, highlighting the enduring nature of His promises.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/mary.htm">Mary</a></b><br>- The mother of Jesus, who is speaking these words as part of her Magnificat, a song of praise to God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/elizabeth.htm">Elizabeth</a></b><br>- Mary's relative, who is pregnant with John the Baptist at the time Mary visits her.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/z/zechariah.htm">Zechariah</a></b><br>- Elizabeth's husband, a priest who was visited by the angel Gabriel.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/g/gabriel.htm">Gabriel</a></b><br>- The angel who announced to Mary that she would conceive Jesus by the Holy Spirit.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/n/nazareth.htm">Nazareth</a></b><br>- The town in Galilee where Mary lived and received the angelic visitation.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_god's_mercy.htm">Understanding God's Mercy</a></b><br>God's mercy is not limited by time or circumstance; it is available to all who fear Him, transcending generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_fear_of_the_lord.htm">The Fear of the Lord</a></b><br>The fear of the Lord is a reverential awe and respect for God, which is foundational for receiving His mercy and grace.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/generational_faithfulness.htm">Generational Faithfulness</a></b><br>God's promises and mercy extend to future generations, encouraging us to live faithfully and instill the fear of the Lord in our children.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_in_humility.htm">Living in Humility</a></b><br>Humility is key to experiencing God's mercy. Recognizing our need for God and His mercy is essential for a life of faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_praise.htm">The Role of Praise</a></b><br>Like Mary, we should respond to God's mercy with praise and gratitude, acknowledging His faithfulness in our lives.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(50) <span class= "bld">His mercy is on them that fear him.</span>--The words, as read by those for whom St. Luke wrote, would seem almost to foreshadow the Gospel of the Apostle of the Gentiles. Those that "feared God" were to be found not only among the children of Abraham, but also among "every nation" (<a href="/acts/10-2.htm" title="A devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God always.">Acts 10:2</a>; <a href="/acts/10-35.htm" title="But in every nation he that fears him, and works righteousness, is accepted with him.">Acts 10:35</a>), and He would shew forth His mercy to all in whom that temper should be found.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/luke/1-50.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">His</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(autou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">mercy</span><br /><span class="grk">ἔλεος</span> <span class="translit">(eleos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1656.htm">Strong's 1656: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pity, mercy, compassion. Of uncertain affinity; compassion.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[extends]</span><br /><span class="grk">εἰς</span> <span class="translit">(eis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to those</span><br /><span class="grk">τοῖς</span> <span class="translit">(tois)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Dative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who fear</span><br /><span class="grk">φοβουμένοις</span> <span class="translit">(phoboumenois)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Dative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5399.htm">Strong's 5399: </a> </span><span class="str2">From phobos; to frighten, i.e. to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. Revere.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Him,</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτόν</span> <span class="translit">(auton)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from generation</span><br /><span class="grk">γενεὰς</span> <span class="translit">(geneas)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1074.htm">Strong's 1074: </a> </span><span class="str2">From genos; a generation; by implication, an age.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">generation.</span><br /><span class="grk">γενεὰς</span> <span class="translit">(geneas)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1074.htm">Strong's 1074: </a> </span><span class="str2">From genos; a generation; by implication, an age.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/1-50.htm">Luke 1:50 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/luke/1-50.htm">Luke 1:50 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/luke/1-50.htm">Luke 1:50 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/luke/1-50.htm">Luke 1:50 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/luke/1-50.htm">Luke 1:50 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/1-50.htm">Luke 1:50 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/1-50.htm">Luke 1:50 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/1-50.htm">Luke 1:50 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/luke/1-50.htm">Luke 1:50 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/luke/1-50.htm">Luke 1:50 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/luke/1-50.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 1:50 His mercy is for generations of generations (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/1-49.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 1:49"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 1:49" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/1-51.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 1:51"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 1:51" /></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>