Lucas 2:25-26 NVIPT

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 2:25

And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him . Many expositors have believed that this Simeon was identical with Simeon (Shimeon) the son of the famous Hillel, and the father of Gamaliel. This Simeon became president of the Sanhedrin in a.d. 13. Strangely enough, the Mishna, which preserves a record of the sayings and works of the great rabbis, passes by this... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 2:25-30

A satisfied human spirit. There are few more exquisite pictures even in Holy Writ than the one which is here drawn for us. An aged and venerable man, who has lived a long life of piety and virtue, and who has been cherishing an everbrightening hope that before he dies he should look upon the face of his country's Savior, directed by the Spirit of God, recognizes in the infant Jesus that One for whose coming he has so long been hoping and praying. Taking him up into his arms, with the light... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 2:25-35

The episode of Simeon and his inspired hymn . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 2:26

That he should not see death . The idea of the aged Simeon comes from a notice in the apocryphal 'Gospel of the Nativity,' which speaks of him as a hundred and thirteen years old. These legendary "Gospels" are totally devoid of all authority; here and there possibly a true "memory" not preserved in any of the "four" may exist, but in general they are extravagant and improbable. The Arabic 'Gospel of the Infancy' here speaks of Simeon seeing the Babe shining like a pillar of light in his... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 2:25

Whose name was Simeon - Some have supposed that this Simeon was a son of the famous “Hillel,” a distinguished teacher in Jerusalem, and president of the Sanhedrin; but nothing is certainly known of him but what is here related. He was an aged man, of distinguished piety and reputation, and was anxiously expecting the coming of the Messiah. Such an “old age” is especially honorable. No spectacle is more sublime than an old man of piety and high character looking for the appearing of the Lord,... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 2:26

And it was revealed unto him - In what way this was done we are not informed. Sometimes a revelation was made by a dream, at others by a voice, and at others by silent suggestion. All we know of this is that it was by the Holy Spirit.Not see death - Should not die. To “see” death and to “taste” of death, was a common way among the Hebrews of expressing death itself. Compare Psalms 89:48.The Lord’s Christ - Rather “the Lord’s Anointed.” The word “Christ” means “anointed,” and it would have been... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 2:25-33

Luke 2:25-33. Behold there was a man, &c. There was now in Jerusalem one Simeon, venerable on account of his age, piety, and virtue. For, he was just and devout Righteous toward his fellow-creatures, and holy toward God; waiting for the consolation of Israel A common phrase for the Messiah, who was to be the everlasting consolation of the Israel of God. And the Holy Ghost was upon him That is, as the word here signifies, he was a prophet. And it was revealed unto him, &c.... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Luke 2:25-38

10. Simeon and Anna (Luke 2:25-38)In separate incidents, two people at the temple recognized Jesus as the promised Messiah. The first was a man named Simeon. Unlike most Jews, Simeon had the spiritual insight to understand the sort of person the Messiah would be. He acknowledged that Jesus was the promised Messiah, and that he would bring glory to Israel and salvation to the Gentiles (Luke 2:25-32).Having praised God for the coming of Jesus, Simeon turned to address Mary. He saw that one day... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 2:25

man. Greek. anthropos. See App-123 . Simeon. In Hebrew. Shimeon = hearing. Compare Genesis 29:33 . Possibly the father of Gamaliel (Acts 5:34 . devout. Greek eulabes. Used only by Luke = taking hold of well; i.e. careful and circumspect in observing the Law. Compare Acts 2:5 ; Acts 8:2 . The kindred word eulabeia, rendered "godly fear", occurs twice Hebrews 5:7 ; Hebrews 12:28 ). waiting for . Compare Genesis 49:18 . Isaiah 49:23 ; and see App-36 . Joseph of Arimathaea was another who... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 2:26

it was revealed. Greek. chrematizo. Occurs nine times; seven times of a Divine communication; here, Matthew 2:12 , Matthew 2:22 .Acts 10:22 ; Acts 11:26 . Romans 7:3 .Hebrews 8:5 ;. Luke 11:17 ; Luke 12:25 . the Holy Ghost. The Person being the revealer (with Articles). Not the same as in Luke 2:25 . See App-101 . before. Greek. prin. See note on "Till", Matthew 1:25 . the Lord's Christ = Jehovah's Anointed. See note on Luke 2:11 . App-98 . read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 2:25

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 2:25-30

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 2:25-35

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 2:26

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 2:25

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 2:26

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 2:25-33

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Luke 2:25-38

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 2:25

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 2:26

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