George Leo Haydock

Rejoiced. Septuagint and Chaldean, “been strengthened.” Anna composed this canticle at the nativity of her son; or rather at his presentation in the tabernacle. She foretells the reign and glory of the Messias, and of his church. (St. Augustine, de C.[City of God?] xvii. 4.) — Horn. The horn in the Scripture signifies strength, power, and glory: so the horn is said to be exalted, when a person receives an increase of strength or glory. (Challoner) — So Horace (3 Ode, 21.) says, addis cornua pauperi. — Enlarged. Chaldean, “I have opened my mouth, to speak great things against my enemies.” She has Phenenna principally in view, and compares her present glory with her former distress. (Calmet) — I may boast more on account of Samuel, than my rival can of her numerous offspring. (Menochius)