King James Version
Luke 2:31 in the King James Version says “Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people;” — study this verse from Luke chapter 2 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people;”
Luke 2:31 · KJV
Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:
For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,
Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people;
A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.
And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“before”
G2596(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
“the face”
G4383the front (as being towards view), i.e., the countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by implication, presence, person
“people”
G2992a people (in general; thus differing from g1218, which denotes one's own populace)
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