Bible Strands
Luke 1:32
He 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 Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Gabriel delivers this declaration to Mary during the Annunciation, immediately following the instruction to name the child Jesus.
The words — ἔσται (estai) = will be; υἱὸς (huios) = Son. The Greek text states the child will be great and called Son of the Most High.
The thread — The announcement parallels Isaiah 9:6 regarding a given son and government, and Isaiah 16:5 regarding a throne established in the tent of David.
Why it lands — The verse states a future reality of divine sonship and royal inheritance, requiring the reader to recognize the announced figure as the fulfillment of Davidic promise.
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The Greek words
King James Version
He 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:
Cross-references
- Isaiah 9:6 For 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.
- Isaiah 16:5 in loving devotion a throne will be established in the tent of David. A judge seeking justice and hastening righteousness will sit on it in faithfulness.
- 2 Samuel 7:11 and have done since the day I appointed judges over My people Israel. I will give you rest from all your enemies. The LORD declares to you that He Himself will establish a house for you.
- Psalms 132:11 The LORD swore an oath to David, a promise He will not revoke: “One of your descendants I will place on your throne.
- Luke 1:35 The angel replied, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the Holy One to be born will be called the Son of God.
- Matthew 28:18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.
- Mark 5:7 And he shouted in a loud voice, “What do You want with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beg You before God not to torture me!”
- Hebrews 1:2 But 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.
- Luke 1:76 And you, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for Him,
- Revelation 3:7 To the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: These are the words of the One who is holy and true, who holds the key of David. What He opens no one can shut, and what He shuts no one can open.