Luke 2:29

Translations

Modern

“Sovereign Lord, as You have promised, You now dismiss Your servant in peace.

Traditional

Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:

Literal

“Now, Lord, You dismiss Your servant in peace, according to Your word.

Latin

Nunc dimittis servum tuum Domine, secundum verbum tuum in pace:

Original

Greek

English

“Sovereign Lord, as You have promised, You now dismiss Your servant in peace.

Notes

Luke 2:29–32

This third great hymn of the birth narrative is called the Nunc dimittis (“now dismiss”), from the first words of the Latin translation. The hymn praises God for allowing Simeon to see God’s salvation.

Theme notes and profiles

Mary, Mother of Jesus Angels Encounters with Jesus Hope for the Messiah The Birth of Christ The Blessings of Jesus The Coming of God’s Kingdom The Messiah

Events

Temple Presentation of Jesusc. 4 BC

Related verses

Revelation 14:13
And I heard a voice from heaven telling me to write, “Blessed are the dead—those who die in the Lord from this moment on.” “Yes,” says the Spirit, “they will rest from their labors, for their deeds will follow them.”
Philippians 1:23
I am torn between the two. I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better indeed.
Genesis 46:30
Then Israel said to Joseph, “Finally I can die, now that I have seen your face and know that you are still alive!”
Genesis 15:15
You, however, will go to your fathers in peace and be buried at a ripe old age.
Luke 2:26
The Holy Spirit had revealed to him that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.
Isaiah 57:1–2
The righteous perish, and no one takes it to heart; devout men are taken away, while no one considers that the righteous are taken away from the presence of evil.
Psalm 37:37
Consider the blameless and observe the upright, for posterity awaits the man of peace.

Glossary

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

Topics

Death of the Righteous Death: Desired: Simeon Faith: Simeon, when he Saw Jesus in the Temple Courtyard Jesus, the Christ: Is Presented in the Temple (In Jerusalem) Jesus, the Christ: Other Scriptures Relating to his Messiahship Joseph: Husband of Mary: Presents Jesus in the Temple Joy of Simeon, when Jesus Was Presented in the Temple Love: 0F Man for Jesus Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Coming Into the Temple: Fulfilled Religion: Outstanding Religious Persons: Simeon Simeon: A Devout Man in Jerusalem: Blesses Jesus (When an Infant) in the Temple Spiritual Peace: Saints: Die In 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 Death of Saints: Sometimes Desired The Holy Spirit: is God: Being Invoked As Jehovah

Luke 2:29

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