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A Savior for All Nations
Simeon's prophecy declares a radical truth: Jesus is not just for the Jewish people but is a "light for revelation to the Gentiles." Commentators stress that this fulfills Old Testament promises (), showing God's plan was always to extend salvation to the entire world, bringing those who were in spiritual "darkness" into the light of His truth.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 2:32
18th Century
Theologian
A light to lighten the Gentiles. This is in accordance with the prophecies in the Old Testament (Isaiah 49:1–26; [Reference Is…
AT Robertson
On Luke 2:32
Revelation to the Gentiles (αποκαλυψιν εθνων). Objective genitive. The Messiah is to be light (φως) for the Gentiles in darkness (…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 2:32
19th Century
Bishop
To lighten the Gentiles.—Literally, for a revelation to the Gentiles. The idea is strictly that of the withdrawal of the …
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Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 2:28–32
19th Century
Preacher
And blessed God, and said, Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word: for mine eyes have seen thy salvation, wh…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 2:32
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 2:32
16th Century
Theologian
A light for the revelation of the Gentiles. Simeon now points out the purpose for which Christ was to be exhibited by the Father before al…
John Gill
On Luke 2:32
17th Century
Pastor
A light to lighten the Gentiles
Or for the revelation of the Gentiles; to reveal the love, grace, and mercy of God, …
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…