What does Luke 1:37 mean?
“For no word from God will ever fail.””
Quick answer
‘For no word from God will ever fail’—often rendered ‘nothing is impossible with God’; God’s promises and power know no limits.
What it means
The angel reassures Mary about the impossible-seeming news of Jesus’ birth: what God says, he can do.
It anchors faith not in our ability but in God, for whom nothing he purposes is too hard.
Common questions
Does Luke 1:37 mean anything I want is possible?
It means nothing God promises or purposes can fail—his power and word are sure, not that every human wish will happen.
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Original BibleDawn explanation · reviewed 2026-06. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy.