King James Bible
"He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David:"
The angel Gabriel declares Jesus' future prominence and significance in God's plan. This greatness encompasses both his divine nature and his role as the long-awaited Messiah, surpassing all earthly rulers. This title directly identifies Jesus with divinity, as "the Highest" refers to God himself. The phrase reveals Jesus' unique relationship with the Father, establishing his divine sonship beyond mere human lineage. Gabriel connects Jesus to the Davidic covenant, where God promised David an eternal kingdom through his descendants. This positions Jesus as the fulfillment of messianic prophecy, inheriting not just a physical throne but an everlasting spiritual kingdom.