A sword (ρομφαια). A large sword, properly a long Thracian javelin. It occurs in the LXX of Goliath's sword ([Reference 1 Samuel 1…

Yes, a sword, etc. The sufferings and death of your Son will deeply afflict your soul. And if Mary had not been forewarned in this way and…

A sword shall pierce through thy own soul also.—The word used for “sword” here also occurs in Revelation ([Reference Reve…

(Yea, a sword shall pierce through thine own soul also,)

Great privileges often involve great troubles. Mary was highly favored, and…

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…

But also a sword shall pierce thy own soul. This warning must have greatly contributed to fortify the mind of the holy virgin and to preve…

Yea, a sword shall pierce through your own soul also
Meaning either the sword, "or spear of scandal", as the Arabic …

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…