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Luke 2:29 Cross-References
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“Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:”
Luke 2:29 (KJV)
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Commentary on Luke 2:29
Simeon's Nunc Dimittis begins: 'Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word' (νῦν ἀπολύεις τὸν δοῦλόν σου, δέσποτα, κατὰ τὸ ῥῆμά σου ἐν εἰρήνῃ). The verb 'apolyō' (ἀπολύω, let depart/release) can mean dismissal from service or peaceful death. Simeon had received God's promise (rēma, ῥῆμα, specific word) that he would not die before seeing the Messiah (v.26). Now, having seen 'thy salvation' (τὸ σωτήριόν σου, v.30), he is ready to die in 'eirēnē' (εἰρήνη, peace/shalom)—complete fulfillment and rest. This expresses the deepest satisfaction of completed purpose. Sime...
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Cross-References for Luke 2:29
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“Write, 'Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.' Yes, says the Spirit”
“having the desire to depart and be with Christ”
“And thou shalt go to thy fathers in peace; thou shalt be buried in a good old age.”
“Now let me die, since I have seen your face, that you are still alive.”
“And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost”
“and no man lays it to heart; and merciful men are taken away”
“and see the upright”