done for her, that God has given her. These “great things” given her by God are contrasted with her “low or humble” status in society, making sure to emphasize her feeling of not deserving such a great gift. The terms “humble” or “low estate” at that time had the connotation of “poverty,” both economical and societal. In other words, Mary is drawing our attention to her state of powerlessness and maybe even cultural oppression. She was very young, and came from Nazareth, a town of negative reputation,