Luke 2:36 - Forerunner Commentary

Luke 2:36

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.”

Anna Bears Witness to the Redeemer

36 Now there was one, Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of ^aAsher. She was of a great age, and had lived with a husband seven years from her virginity;

37 and this woman was a widow¹ of about eighty-four years, who did not depart from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers ^anight and day.

38 And coming in that instant she gave thanks to¹ the Lord, and spoke of Him to all those who ^alooked for redemption in Jerusalem.

The Family Returns to Nazareth

39 So when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own city, Nazareth.

40 ^aAnd the Child grew and became strong¹ in spirit, filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him.

The Boy Jesus Amazes the Scholars

41 His parents went to ^aJerusalem ^bevery year at the Feast of the Passover.

42 And when He was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem according to the ^acustom of the feast.

43 When they had finished the ^adays, as they returned, the Boy Jesus lingered behind in Jerusalem. And¹ Joseph and His mother did not know it;

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Definitions of words in Luke 2:36:

Age {Easton's Bible Dictionary}
Age {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Anna {Easton's Bible Dictionary}
Anna {Hitchcock's Bible Names}
Anna {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Daughter {Easton's Bible Dictionary}
Daughter {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Husband {Easton's Bible Dictionary}
Husband {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

One {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Phanuel {Easton's Bible Dictionary}
Phanuel {Hitchcock's Bible Names}
Phanuel {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Prophetess {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Seven {Easton's Bible Dictionary}
Seven {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Tribe {Easton's Bible Dictionary}
Tribe {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

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