Revelation to the Gentiles (αποκαλυψιν εθνων). Objective genitive. The Messiah is to be light (φως) for the Gentiles in darkness (…

A light to lighten the Gentiles. This is in accordance with the prophecies in the Old Testament (Isaiah 49:1–26; [Reference Is…

To lighten the Gentiles.—Literally, for a revelation to the Gentiles. The idea is strictly that of the withdrawal of the …

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…

A light for the revelation of the Gentiles. Simeon now points out the purpose for which Christ was to be exhibited by the Father before al…

A light to lighten the Gentiles
Or for the revelation of the Gentiles; to reveal the love, grace, and mercy of God, …

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…