Is set for the falling and the rising up of many in Israel (Κειτα εις πτωσιν κα αναστασιν πολλων εν τω Ισραηλ). Present indicative…

Simeon blessed them. Joseph and Mary. On them he sought the blessing of God.

Is set. Is appointed or constituted for that,…

This child is set for the fall and rising again.—The words start from the thought of Isaiah 8:14-15. The Christ is seen b…

For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared before the face of all people; a light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of …

Greek Expositors: Whenever the knowledge of supernatural things is recalled to mind, it renews the miracle in the soul. For…

In spite of what they already know, Joseph and Mary are amazed (v.33; cf. comment on v.17) at Simeon’s song. Moreover, Simeon adds a solemn note by…

And Simeon blessed them. If you confine this to Joseph and Mary, there will be no difficulty. But, as Luke appears to include Christ at th…

And Simeon blessed them
Pronounced them blessed persons, on account of their relation to Christ as man; and more esp…

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…