Luke 2:35

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

Modern
…so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed—and a sword will pierce your soul as well.”
Traditional
(Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.
Literal
…and a sword will also pass through your own soul—so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”
Latin
…et tuam ipsius animam pertransibit gladius ut revelentur ex multis cordibus cogitationes.

Original

Greek
English
…so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed—and a sword will pierce your soul as well.”

Notes

  • The thoughts of many hearts: Israel's true inner response to God would be made known through how they respond to Jesus.

  • a sword will pierce your soul as well: Mary would experience great pain watching her son suffer and die on the cross.

Events

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Luke, Gospel of Seven Last Sayings of Jesus Simeon (Person) Soul Virgin Birth of Jesus

Topics

Faith: Simeon, when he Saw Jesus in the Temple Courtyard Jesus, the Christ: Death of Jesus, the Christ: Is Presented in the Temple (In Jerusalem) Jesus, the Christ: Mission of Jesus, the Christ: Prophecies Concerning Jesus, the Christ: Prophecies Concerning the Coming of Joseph: Husband of Mary: Presents Jesus in the Temple Mary: The Mother of Jesus: Prophecies Concerning 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 Sword of Deep Mental Affliction