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A Servant's Peaceful Release
Commentators highlight that Simeon uses the specific Greek word 'Despotes' for Lord, meaning 'Master,' while calling himself a 'slave.' His song is like that of a faithful watchman who, after a long and weary watch, is finally released from his post. His readiness to 'depart in peace' is a powerful image of a life of faithful service finding its joyful and complete fulfillment in God's perfect timing.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 2:29
18th Century
Theologian
Now lettest. Now you do let or permit. This word is in the indicative mood and signifies that God was permitting him to …
AT Robertson
On Luke 2:29
Now lettest thou (νυν απολυεις). Present active indicative,
Thou art letting . The Nunc Dimittis, a…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 2:29
19th Century
Bishop
Now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace.—It is not fitting to alter the translation, but we must remember that the c…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 2:25–29
19th Century
Preacher
Waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him. And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 2:29
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…
John Calvin
On Luke 2:29
16th Century
Theologian
You now send your servant away. From this song it is sufficiently evident that Simeon looked at the Son of God with different eyes than th…
John Gill
On Luke 2:29
17th Century
Pastor
Lord, now you let your servant
He acknowledges him as his Lord, and to have a despotic power over him with respect t…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 2:25–35
17th Century
Minister
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…