Charles Ellicott Commentary Luke 2:38

"And coming up at that very hour she gave thanks unto God, and spake of him to all them that were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem." — Luke 2:38 (ASV)

Gave thanks.—The word so translated occurs here only in the New Testament, but it is found with this meaning in the LXX. version of Psalm 79:13.

That looked for redemption in Jerusalem.—The better MSS. read, the redemption of Jerusalem, the phrase being the counterpart of the consolation of Israel in Luke 2:25. Both the verbs gave thanks and spake imply continued, and not merely momentary action.