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Mary's Prophesied Sorrow
Simeon's prophecy forewarns Mary of a profound, soul-piercing sorrow. Commentators universally see this "sword" as a metaphor for the immense grief she would endure watching her Son's rejection and crucifixion. This warning served as a divine preparation, reminding believers that great spiritual honor can be accompanied by deep personal suffering.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 2:35
18th Century
Theologian
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…
AT Robertson
On Luke 2:35
A sword (ρομφαια). A large sword, properly a long Thracian javelin. It occurs in the LXX of Goliath's sword ([Reference 1 Samuel 1…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 2:35
19th Century
Bishop
A sword shall pierce through thy own soul also.—The word used for “sword” here also occurs in Revelation ([Reference Reve…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 2:35
19th Century
Preacher
That the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.
Christ's death revealed the thoughts of many hearts. It revealed the thought in t…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 2:35
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…
John Calvin
On Luke 2:35
16th Century
Theologian
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…
John Gill
On Luke 2:35
17th Century
Pastor
Yea, a sword shall pierce through your own soul also
Meaning either the sword, "or spear of scandal", as the Arabic …
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…