Luke 1:54

“He hath holpen his servant Israel, etc.] Meaning, not the natural posterity of Jacob, or Israel in general, but the elect of God among them; for all were not Israel, who were of Israel; and not them only, but also the chosen ones among the Gentiles; who, with the former, make up the whole Israel of God, in a spiritual and mystical sense: these are the Israel, God has chosen, redeemed, and calls by his grace, and are here styled his “servant”, as Israel is frequently called, (<234108>Isaiah 41:8, 44:21). The word signifies a “child”, as well as a “servant”: and may design, either the weak and helpless condition God's elect are in by nature, which calls for, and requires divine help and…”

“holpen--Compare Psa 89:19, "I have laid help on One that is mighty."”

“Hath holpen - Hath helped or assisted. The word rendered “holpen” denotes properly, “to take hold of one, to help him up when he is in danger of falling,” and here means that God had succored his people when they were feeble, and were in danger of falling or being overthrown. His servant Israel - His people the Israelites, or those who truly revered him and kept His commandments. See Isaiah 41:8-9; Hosea 11:1. In remembrance of his mercy - Or that His mercy may be remembered. return to 'Top of Page'”

“He hath helped his servant Israel - By sending the Messiah. Luke 1:55”

“1:54-55 Gabriel’s words in 1:32-33 recalled God’s covenant with David; here Mary alluded to God’s covenant with Abraham (Gen 12:1-3; 17:3-8). • The coming of Jesus brought glory to Israel and salvation to the Gentiles (see Luke 2:32).”

“Luk 1:70-75; Psa 98:3; Isa 44:21, Isa 46:3, Isa 46:4, Isa 49:14-16, Isa 54:6-10, Isa 63:7-16; Jer 31:3, Jer 31:20, Jer 33:24-26; Mic 7:20; Zep 3:14-20; Zac 9:9-11 Luke 1:55”