Verse 23
Luke 2:23
Free Bible Version
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“Lord and Master, now you can let your servant die in peace as you promised,
Original Language Text
greek
καθὼς γέγραπται ἐν νόμῳ κυρίου ὅτι Πᾶν ἄρσεν διανοῖγον μήτραν ἅγιον τῷ κυρίῳ κληθήσεται,
English Translation
As it is written in the law of the Lord, "Every male that opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord."
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Chapter 2 Context
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Joseph was descended from King David, so he left Nazareth in Galilee to go to Bethlehem, the city of...
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He went to register there, together with Mary, who was pledged in marriage to him and expecting a ba...
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While they were there, the time came for her to have her baby.
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She gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him up in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger...
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Nearby some shepherds were spending the night out in the fields, keeping watch over their flocks.
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An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone all around them. They were sc...
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“Don't be afraid!” the angel told them. “I'm here to bring you good news that will make the all the...
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The Savior has been born to you today, here in David's city. He is the Messiah, the Lord.
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You will recognize him by this sign: you will find the child wrapped in strips of cloth and lying in...
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Suddenly many heavenly beings appeared, praising God (Elohim), saying,
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“Glory to the God (Elohim) of heaven, and on earth peace to those who please him!”
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After the angels had left them and returned to heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let's go...
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They hurried there and found Mary, Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger.
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After they'd seen for themselves, they spread the news of what had happened and what they had been t...
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The shepherds went back to watching their flocks, glorifying and thanking God (Elohim) for all that...
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After eight days, the time came for the baby to be circumcised, and he was named Yashua (Jesus). Thi...
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When the time of their purification according to the law of Moses was finished, Joseph and Mary took...
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as the law of the Lord states, “Every firstborn son must be dedicated to the Lord.”
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There they made a sacrifice, as God (Elohim)'s law also states, of “a pair of turtle doves or two yo...
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Living in Jerusalem at that time was a man called Simeon. Simeon did what was good and was very devo...
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Following the Spirit's leading, he went to the Temple. When Yashua (Jesus)' parents brought in the l...
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Simeon took Yashua (Jesus) in his arms, thanked God (Elohim), and said,
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“Lord and Master, now you can let your servant die in peace as you promised,
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He is a light that will show you to the nations, the glory of your people Israel.”
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Then Simeon blessed them, and said to Yashua (Jesus)' mother Mary, “This child is destined to cause...
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revealing what they really think. For you it will feel like a sword piercing right through you.”
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Anna the prophetess also lived in Jerusalem. She was the daughter of Phanuel of the tribe of Asher,...
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and then she had been widowed. She was eighty-four years old. She spent her time at the Temple in wo...
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She came up to them right at that moment, and began praising God (Elohim). She spoke about Yashua (J...
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Once they had completed everything God (Elohim)'s law required, they returned to their home town of...
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The child grew strong, and was very wise. God (Elohim)'s blessing was with him.
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When Yashua (Jesus) was twelve years old, they went to the festival as they always did.
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When the festival had finished and it was time to return home, the boy Yashua (Jesus) remained in Je...
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They assumed he was with all the others traveling home. A day passed before they started looking for...
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It was three days before they found him in the Temple. He was sitting among the religious teachers,...
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His parents were totally confused when they saw what he was doing. His mother asked him, “Son, why h...
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“Why is it that you were looking for me?” Yashua (Jesus) replied. “Didn't you know I should be here...
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Then he went back with them to Nazareth, and did what he was told. His mother kept a careful note of...
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Yashua (Jesus) grew steadily wiser and stronger, favored both by God (Elohim) and by the people.
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