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Yes, a sword will pierce through your own soul, that thoughts out of many hearts may be revealed."
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
A sword (ρομφαια). A large sword, properly a long Thracian javelin. It occurs in the LXX of Goliath's sword ([Reference 1 Samuel 1…
19th Century
Anglican
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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Baptist
That the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.
Christ's death revealed the thoughts of many hearts. It revealed the thought in t…
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…
16th Century
Protestant
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…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Yea, a sword shall pierce through your own soul also Meaning either the sword, "or spear of scandal", as the Arabic …
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…
