Thy salvation. The one who is to bring about salvation for his people; or, the Savior.

Mine eyes have seen thy salvation.—The Greek word is not the usual feminine noun expressing the abstract idea of salvatio…

And blessed God, and said, Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word: for mine eyes have seen thy salvation, wh…

Origen of Alexandria: If we marvel to hear that a woman was healed by touching the hem of a garment, what must we think of Si…

Simeon’s psalm begins by emphasizing the fact that the Messiah has indeed come. “Dismiss” here means “allow to die”; peace is again stressed (cf. 2…

For my eyes have seen. This way of speaking is very common in Scripture. However, Simeon seems to refer specifically to the physical appea…

For mine eyes have seen your salvation
The Messiah, who is often so called; see (Genesis 49:18) ([Refere…

The same Spirit who provided for the support of Simeon's hope also provided for his joy. Those who want to see Christ must go to the temple. Here i…