King James Version
Luke 2:38 in the King James Version says “And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redempti...” — study this verse from Luke chapter 2 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem. Jerusalem: or, Israel”
Luke 2:38 · KJV
And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age , and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity;
And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day.
And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem. Jerusalem: or, Israel
And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.
And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.
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“And”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“him”
G846the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
“coming in”
G2186to stand upon, i.e., be present (in various applications, friendly or otherwise, usually literal)
“unto the Lord”
G2962supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
“And”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“of”
G4012properly, through (all over), i.e., around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive cas
“him”
G846the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
“them that looked”
G4327to admit (to intercourse, hospitality, credence, or (figuratively) endurance); by implication, to await (with confidence or patience)
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