Luke 1:33

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 1:33 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “and he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

and he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end.
Luke 1:33 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 1

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
33and he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And he shall reign over the house of Jacob, etc.] Not over the Jews, the posterity of Jacob, in a literal sense; but over the whole Israel of God, consisting of Jews and Gentiles. For as his father David reigned over the Idumeans, Syrians, and others, as well as over the house of Judah and Israel, so this his son shall reign over both Jews and Gentiles: his kingdom shall be from one end of the earth to the other, even over all the elect of God; who in successive generations call themselves by the name of Jacob, and surname themselves by the name of Israel, of whatsoever nation they be; and this reign of his shall be “for ever, and of his kingdom there shall be no end”; referring to…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Over the house of Jacob - The house of Jacob means the same thing as the “family” of Jacob, or the descendants of Jacob - that is, the children of Israel. This was the name by which the ancient people of God were known, and it is the same as saying that he would reign over his own church and people forever. This he does by giving them laws, by defending them, and by guiding them; and this he will do forever in the kingdom of his glory. Of his kingdom there shall be no end - He shall reign among his people on earth until the end of time, and be their king forever in heaven. his is the only kingdom that shall never have an end; he the only King that shall never lay aside his diadem and robes,…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“He shall reign over the house of Jacob - In which all true believers are included. Luke 1:35”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“he: Psa 45:6, Psa 89:35-37; Dan 2:44, Dan 7:13, Dan 7:14, Dan 7:27; Oba 1:21; Mic 4:7; Co1 15:24, Co1 15:25; Heb 1:8; Rev 11:15, Rev 20:4-6, Rev 22:3-5 the: Rom 9:6; Gal 3:29, Gal 6:16; Phi 3:3 Luke 1:34”
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