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Luke 11:27
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¶ And it came to pass, as he spake these things, a certain woman of the company lifted up her voice, and said unto him, Blessed [is] the womb that bare thee, and the paps which thou hast sucked.
And {G1161} it came to pass {G1096}, as {G1722} he {G846} spake {G3004} these things {G5023}, a certain {G5100} woman {G1135} of {G1537} the company {G3793} lifted up {G1869} her voice {G5456}, and said {G2036} unto him {G846}, Blessed {G3107} is the womb {G2836} that bare {G941} thee {G4571}, and {G2532} the paps {G3149} which {G3739} thou hast sucked {G2337}.
As Yeshua was saying these things, a woman in the crowd raised her voice to call out, “How blessed is the mother that gave birth to you and nursed you from her breast!”
As Jesus was saying these things, a woman in the crowd raised her voice and said, “Blessed is the womb that bore You, and blessed are the breasts that nursed You!”
And it came to pass, as he said these things, a certain woman out of the multitude lifted up her voice, and said unto him, Blessed is the womb that bare thee, and the breasts which thou didst suck.
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Luke 1:42
And she spake out with a loud voice, and said, Blessed [art] thou among women, and blessed [is] the fruit of thy womb. -
Luke 23:29
For, behold, the days are coming, in the which they shall say, Blessed [are] the barren, and the wombs that never bare, and the paps which never gave suck. -
Luke 1:48
For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. -
Luke 1:28
And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, [thou that art] highly favoured, the Lord [is] with thee: blessed [art] thou among women.
Luke 11:27 captures a poignant moment during Jesus' ministry where a woman in the crowd expresses admiration for His mother, focusing on her physical role in bearing Him. This interjection comes after Jesus has been teaching powerfully, including His response to accusations of casting out demons by Beelzebub and His discourse on true blessedness.
Context
This verse immediately follows Jesus' teaching on the power of God over evil spirits and His assertion that those who hear the word of God and keep it are truly blessed. The woman's exclamation, "Blessed is the womb that bare thee, and the paps which thou hast sucked," reflects a common human tendency to honor individuals based on their lineage, physical relationships, or perceived earthly greatness. It highlights the cultural significance of motherhood and the honor associated with being the mother of a revered teacher or prophet.
Key Themes
Linguistic Insights
The Greek word translated "blessed" here is makarios (μακάριος). This term signifies a state of deep inner happiness, well-being, and divine favor, often associated with those who are recipients of God's grace or are in a right relationship with Him. It's the same word used in the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3-12), emphasizing a spiritual blessedness that transcends outward circumstances or earthly honors.
Practical Application
Luke 11:27, especially in light of Jesus' immediate response, serves as a powerful reminder that true honor and blessedness come not from who we are related to, what we have achieved, or what physical advantages we possess, but from our spiritual relationship with God. It challenges us to prioritize hearing and obeying God's Word above all else. This verse encourages believers to seek a deeper, spiritual connection with Christ through faith and obedience, rather than focusing on external forms of praise or earthly recognition. Our ultimate blessedness is found in our active discipleship and commitment to God's will.