23a(as it is written in the law of the Lord, b“Every male who opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord”),
24 and to offer a sacrifice according to what is said in the law of the Lord, a“A pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.”
Simeon Sees God’s Salvation
25 And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was just and devout, awaiting for the Consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
26 And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not asee death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.
27 So he came aby the Spirit into the temple. And when the parents brought in the Child Jesus, to do for Him according to the custom of the law,
28 he took Him up in his arms and blessed God and said:
29 “Lord, anow You are letting Your servant depart in peace, According to Your word;
31 Which You have prepared before the face of all peoples,
32aA light to bring revelation to the Gentiles, And the glory of Your people Israel.”
331And Joseph and His mother marveled at those things which were spoken of Him.
34 Then Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary His mother, “Behold, this Child is destined for the afall and rising of many in Israel, and for ba sign which will be spoken against
35 (yes, aa sword will pierce through your own soul also), that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”
Luke 2:25 Simeon. The first prophet to declare that Christ had come. Waiting for the consolation of Israel. The promised Messiah. The Holy Ghost was upon him. To give him supernatural knowledge. It was revealed to him that he should see Christ.
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