Verse 32
Luke 2:32
English Revised Version
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and Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the falling and rising up of many in Israel; and for a sign which is spoken against;
Original Language Text
greek
φῶς εἰς ἀποκάλυψιν ἐθνῶν καὶ δόξαν λαοῦ σου Ἰσραήλ.
English Translation
Light for revelation to the nations and glory for your people Israel.
AI translation from greek via gpt-4o-mini
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Chapter 2 Context
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Now it came to pass in those days, there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world...
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And all went to enroll themselves, every one to his own city.
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And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, to the city of David...
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to enroll himself with Mary, who was betrothed to him, being great with child.
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And it came to pass, while they were there, the days were fulfilled that she should be delivered.
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And she brought forth her firstborn son; and she wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a...
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And there were shepherds in the same country abiding in the field, and keeping watch by night over t...
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And an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they w...
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And the angel said unto them, Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which...
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for there is born to you this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
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And this is the sign unto you; Ye shall find a babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, and lying in a man...
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And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God (Elohim), and sa...
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Glory to God (Elohim) in the highest, And on earth peace among men in whom he is well pleased.
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And it came to pass, when the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to anot...
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And they came with haste, and found both Mary and Joseph, and the babe lying in the manger.
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And when they saw it, they made known concerning the saying which was spoken to them about this chil...
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But Mary kept all these sayings, pondering them in her heart.
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And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God (Elohim) for all the things that they had he...
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And when eight days were fulfilled for circumcising him, his name was called Yashua (Jesus), which w...
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And when the days of their purification according to the law of Moses were fulfilled, they brought h...
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(as it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to t...
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and to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledov...
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And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devo...
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And it had been revealed unto him by the Holy Spirit, that he should not see death, before he had se...
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And he came in the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Yashua (Jesus),...
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then he received him into his arms, and blessed God (Elohim), and said,
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Now lettest thou thy servant depart, O Lord, According to thy word, in peace;
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For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,
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Which thou hast prepared before the face of all peoples;
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A light for revelation to the Gentiles, And the glory of thy people Israel.
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And his father and his mother were marveling at the things which were spoken concerning him;
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and Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the falling an...
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yea and a sword shall pierce through thine own soul; that thoughts out of many hearts may be reveale...
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And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher (she was of a g...
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and she had been a widow even for fourscore and four years), which departed not from the temple, wor...
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And coming up at that very hour she gave thanks unto God (Elohim), and spake of him to all them that...
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And when they had accomplished all things that were according to the law of the Lord, they returned...
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And the child grew, and waxed strong, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God (Elohim) was upon him...
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And when he was twelve years old, they went up after the custom of the feast;
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and when they had fulfilled the days, as they were returning, the boy Yashua (Jesus) tarried behind...
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but supposing him to be in the company, they went a day’s journey; and they sought for him among the...
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and when they found him not, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking for him.
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And it came to pass, after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doct...
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And when they saw him, they were astonished: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus d...
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And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be in my Father’s house?
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And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth; and he was subject unto them: and his mother kept...
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And Yashua (Jesus) advanced in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God (Elohim) and men.
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