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Luke 2:25 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Luke 2:25 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 2 verse 25 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Simeon's Prophecy
“And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him.”
Luke 2:25 (KJV)
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Commentary on Luke 2:25
Simeon is introduced: 'And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel' (καὶ ἰδοὺ ἄνθρωπος ἦν ἐν Ἰερουσαλὴμ ᾧ ὄνομα Συμεών, καὶ ὁ ἄνθρωπος οὗτος δίκαιος καὶ εὐλαβής, προσδεχόμενος παράκλησιν τοῦ Ἰσραήλ). 'Dikaios' (δίκαιος, just/righteous) and 'eulabēs' (εὐλαβής, devout/reverent) describe his character. The phrase 'waiting for the consolation of Israel' (προσδεχόμενος παράκλησιν τοῦ Ἰσραήλ) refers to messianic hope—'paraklēsis' (παράκλησις) means comfort or encouragement, recalling Isaiah 40:1-2. Sime...
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Cross-References for Luke 2:25
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“Behold, this is our God! We have waited for him, and he will save us! This is Yahweh! We have waited for him. We will be glad and rejoice in his salvation!”
“walking blamelessly in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord.”
“she gave thanks to the Lord”
“bringing salvation to all men”
“a prominent council member who also himself was looking for the Kingdom of God”
“when Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting”
“from Arimathaea”
“Comfort ye”
“being moved by the Holy Spirit.”
“Zacharias”