Verse 32

Luke 2:32

Literal Standard Version

32 a light to the uncovering of nations, and the glory of Your people Israel.”
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
1 And it came to pass in those days, there went forth a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world... Focus ↗
2 this census first came to pass when Quirinius was governor of Syria— Focus ↗
3 and all were going to be registered, each to his proper city, Focus ↗
4 and Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, t... Focus ↗
5 to register himself with Mary his betrothed wife, being with Child. Focus ↗
6 And it came to pass, in their being there, the days were fulfilled for her bringing forth, Focus ↗
7 and she brought forth her Son—the firstborn, and wrapped Him up, and laid Him down in the manger, be... Focus ↗
8 And there were shepherds in the same region, lodging in the field and keeping the night-watches over... Focus ↗
9 and behold, a messenger of the LORD stood over them, and the glory of the LORD shone around them, an... Focus ↗
10 And the messenger said to them, “Do not fear, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that wi... Focus ↗
11 because today in the city of David a Savior was born to you, who is Christ the LORD! Focus ↗
12 And this is the sign to you: you will find a Baby wrapped up, lying in the manger.” Focus ↗
13 And suddenly there came with the messenger a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God (Elohim),... Focus ↗
14 “Glory in the highest to God (Elohim), and on earth peace, among men—good will!” Focus ↗
15 And it came to pass, when the messengers were gone away from them to the heavens, that the men, the... Focus ↗
16 And they came, having hurried, and found both Mary, and Joseph, and the Baby lying in the manger, Focus ↗
17 and having seen, they made known abroad concerning the saying spoken to them concerning the Child. Focus ↗
18 And all who heard it wondered concerning the things spoken to them by the shepherds; Focus ↗
19 and Mary was preserving all these things, pondering them in her heart; Focus ↗
20 and the shepherds turned back, glorifying and praising God (Elohim) for all those things they heard... Focus ↗
21 And when eight days were fulfilled to circumcise the Child, then was His Name called Yashua (Jesus),... Focus ↗
22 And when the days of their purification were fulfilled, according to the Law of Moses, they brought... Focus ↗
23 as it has been written in the Law of the LORD: “Every male opening a womb will be called holy to the... Focus ↗
24 and to give a sacrifice, according to that said in the Law of the LORD: “A pair of turtle-doves, or... Focus ↗
25 And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name is Simeon, and this man is righteous and devout,... Focus ↗
26 and it has been divinely told him by the Holy Spirit—not to see death before he may see the Christ o... Focus ↗
27 And he came in the Spirit into the temple, and in the parents bringing in the child Yashua (Jesus),... Focus ↗
28 then he took Him in his arms, and blessed God (Elohim), and he said, Focus ↗
29 “Now You send Your servant away, O LORD, according to Your word, in peace, Focus ↗
30 because my eyes saw Your salvation, Focus ↗
31 which You prepared before the face of all the peoples, Focus ↗
32 a light to the uncovering of nations, and the glory of Your people Israel.”
33 And Joseph and His mother were wondering at the things spoken concerning Him, Focus ↗
34 and Simeon blessed them and said to His mother Mary, “Behold, this One is set for the falling and ri... Focus ↗
35 (and also a sword will pass through your own soul)—that the reasonings of many hearts may be reveale... Focus ↗
36 And there was Anna, a prophetess, daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher, she was much advanced... Focus ↗
37 and she is a widow of about eighty-four years, who did not depart from the temple, serving with fast... Focus ↗
38 and she, at that hour, having come in, was confessing, likewise, to the LORD, and was speaking conce... Focus ↗
39 And when they completed all things according to the Law of the LORD, they turned back to Galilee, to... Focus ↗
40 and the Child grew and was strengthened in spirit, being filled with wisdom, and the grace of God (E... Focus ↗
41 And His parents were going yearly to Jerusalem, at the Celebration of the Passover, Focus ↗
42 and when He became twelve years old, they having gone up to Jerusalem according to the custom of the... Focus ↗
43 and having finished the days, in their returning the child Yashua (Jesus) remained behind in Jerusal... Focus ↗
44 and having supposed Him to be in the company, they went a day’s journey, and were seeking Him among... Focus ↗
45 and having not found Him, they turned back to Jerusalem seeking Him. Focus ↗
46 And it came to pass, after three days they found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teac... Focus ↗
47 and all those hearing Him were astonished at His understanding and answers. Focus ↗
48 And having seen Him, they were amazed, and His mother said to Him, “Child, why did You do this to us... Focus ↗
49 And He said to them, “Why is it that you were seeking Me? Did you not know that it is necessary for... Focus ↗
50 And they did not understand the saying that He spoke to them, Focus ↗
51 and He went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and He was subject to them, and His mother was kee... Focus ↗
52 and Yashua (Jesus) was advancing in wisdom, and in stature, and in favor with God (Elohim) and men. Focus ↗