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Barnes' Notes on Luke 1:46

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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My soul doth magnify the Lord - To “magnify” means to “make great,” and then to “extol,” to “praise,” to “celebrate.” It does not mean here strictly to “make great,” but to increase “in our estimation” - that is, to praise or extol. See Psalms 34:3; 2 Samuel 7:26. return to 'Top of Page'
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