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Luke 2

Luke 2:31

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

Modern
…which You have prepared in the sight of all people,
Traditional
Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people;
Literal
…which You prepared before the face of all the peoples,
Latin
…quod parasti ante faciem omnium populorum:

Original

Greek
English
…which You have prepared in the sight of all people,

Notes

Luke 2:31

The plural form of people means all peoples (see study note on 2:9–10). It includes both Jews and Gentiles. Gentiles are people who are not part of the Jewish people.

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.

Events

Glossary

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

Topics

Atonement: Made by Jesus: Divinely Ordained Faith: Simeon, when he Saw Jesus in the Temple Courtyard Jesus, the Christ: Is Presented in the Temple (In Jerusalem) Jesus, the Christ: Mission of Jesus, the Christ: Other Scriptures Relating to his Messiahship Jesus, the Christ: Prophecies Concerning the Coming of Jesus, the Christ: Saviour Joseph: Husband of Mary: Presents Jesus in the Temple Joy of Simeon, when Jesus Was Presented in the Temple Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Coming Into the Temple: Fulfilled Religion: Outstanding Religious Persons: Simeon Salvation: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To 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 Gospel is Good Tidings of Great Joy for all People