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It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord`s Christ.
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A Personal Divine Promise
Commentators emphasize that the revelation to Simeon was a direct, personal promise from the Holy Spirit. The Greek term used implies a divine, oracular response, likely to Simeon's faithful prayers. This shows the Holy Spirit's active and intimate involvement in the lives of those who wait on God, assuring them of His plans.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And it was revealed to him. We are not informed in what way this was done. Sometimes a revelation was made by a dream, at other times by a…
It had been revealed unto him (ην αυτω κεχρηματισμενον). Periphrastic past perfect passive indicative. Common Greek verb. First to…
19th Century
Anglican
It was revealed to him.—The Greek word is the same as that rendered “warned” in Matthew 2:12. It implies a divine oracular commun…
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Baptist
And the Holy Ghost was upon him. And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Ch…
The same Spirit had revealed to Simeon that the Messiah would come before he died. This may imply that he was an old man.
Mary and Joseph are…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And it was revealed to him by the Holy Ghost Not in a dream, as the wise men were warned, nor by an angel, as Joseph…
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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…
