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Luke 2

Luke 2:25

The Prophecy of Simeon · Luke 2:25–35
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Translations

Modern
Now there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
Traditional
And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him.
Literal
And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. And this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
Latin
Et ecce homo erat in Jerusalem, cui nomen Simeon, et homo iste justus, et timoratus, exspectans consolationem Israël: et Spiritus Sanctus erat in eo.

Original

Greek
English
Now there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.

Notes

Luke 2:25

  • Simeon … was righteous and devout: This is like Zechariah and Elizabeth (1:6). They represent the faithful people of Israel who were waiting for God's salvation (Isaiah 10:20–22). Some think Simeon was a priest, but the text only says he was a devout man in Jerusalem.

  • He was waiting for the consolation of Israel: This refers to Isaiah 40:1, which promised "comfort" to Israel after returning from exile in Babylon.

  • the Holy Spirit was upon him: See study note on Luke 1:41.

Events

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Simeon: Righteous and devout man who blessed Jesus in the temple

Places

Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Joseph Luke, Gospel of Simeon (Person) Spirit of God Virgin Birth of Jesus

Topics

Character of Saints: Just Faith: Simeon, when he Saw Jesus in the Temple Courtyard Holy Spirit: General Scriptures Concerning Holy Spirit: Inspiration of Simeon Jesus, the Christ: Is Presented in the Temple (In Jerusalem) Jesus, the Christ: Names, Appellations, and Titles of: Consolation of Israel Joseph: Husband of Mary: Presents Jesus in the Temple Obedience: Simeon Patience: Simeon Religion: Outstanding Religious Persons: Simeon Simeon: A Devout Man in Jerusalem: Blesses Jesus (When an Infant) in the Temple Temple: Herod the Great's Temple: Jesus Brought To, According to the Law and Custom Temple: Herod the Great's Temple: Simeon Blesses the Infant Jesus In The Jews: Christ: Expected By Titles and Names of Christ: Consolation of Israel Waiting for the Consolation of Israel Waiting Upon God: For: The Consolation of Israel