(SD version) "all generations will call her blessed."
What does the Bible say?
Luke 1:
[48] for he has regarded the low estate of his handmaiden. For behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed;
SD:Don't call me fast and loose. If Jesus says "rather" that means, in plain English, "instead."
The word "rather" never came into play with me. Why you ring it in, I have no idea.
It's obvious that you skipped over the word. Please think about it again. "It's a lovely day" "No, rather, it's rainy and gray"
Does the word "rather" mean anything, or is it like the word "vain" that doesn't add any meaning to "vain repetition?"
When you change the words "call me" to "call her" you are changing the entire meaning of the passage.
Oooohhhh Reeeaaallllly? Please explain the vast signifigance of the horrible injustice I have done. One way has Scripture saying that Mary will be called blessed. The other has Scripture saying Mary will be called blessed.
Vastly different, I know.
Of coruse, I was in error. It is a bit of bragging if Mary says that she will be honored. When the angel says it, it is actually a stronger statement.
That, old spinner, is playing fast and loose.
Guilty as charged. I tried to down play Mary by making her a braggart.
SD