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Luke 2:30 Cross-References

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For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,

Luke 2:30 (KJV)

Commentary on Luke 2:30

Simeon declares: 'For mine eyes have seen thy salvation' (ὅτι εἶδον οἱ ὀφθαλμοί μου τὸ σωτήριόν σου). The perfect tense 'eidon' (εἶδον, have seen) emphasizes completed action with continuing effects—he has seen and continues to possess this vision. 'Sōtērion' (σωτήριον, salvation) is neuter, referring to the means or instrument of salvation—the infant Jesus Himself is God's salvation incarnate. The possessive 'thy salvation' (σου) identifies Jesus as God's provision, planned from eternity. This echoes Isaiah 52:10: 'all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God.' Simeon recogniz...

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