King James Version
Luke 2:32 in the King James Version says “A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.” — study this verse from Luke chapter 2 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.”
Luke 2:32 · KJV
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.
And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against;
KJV Study — Public Domain
“A light”
G5457luminousness (in the widest application, natural or artificial, abstract or concrete, literal or figurative)
“to”
G1519to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
“the Gentiles”
G1484a race (as of the same habit), i.e., a tribe; specially, a foreign (non-jewish) one (usually, by implication, pagan)
“and”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“the glory”
G1391glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
“people”
G2992a people (in general; thus differing from g1218, which denotes one's own populace)
“Israel”
G2474israel (i.e., jisrael), the adopted name of jacob, including his descendants (literally or figuratively)
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