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He has been sent as a sign from God, but many will oppose him. <a href="/esv/luke/2.htm">English Standard Version</a> And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, “Behold, this child is appointed for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is opposed <a href="/bsb/luke/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then Simeon blessed them and said to His mother Mary: “Behold, this Child is appointed to cause the rise and fall of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against, <a href="/blb/luke/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And Simeon blessed them and said to His mother Mary: "Behold, this Child is appointed for the falling and rising up of many in Israel, and for a sign spoken against-- <a href="/kjv/luke/2.htm">King James Bible</a> And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against; <a href="/nkjv/luke/2.htm">New King James Version</a> Then Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary His mother, “Behold, this Child is destined for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign which will be spoken against <a href="/nasb_/luke/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And Simeon blessed them and said to His mother Mary, “Behold, this Child is appointed for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and as a sign to be opposed— <a href="/nasb/luke/2.htm">NASB 1995</a> And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary His mother, &#8220Behold, this Child is appointed for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and for a sign to be opposed— <a href="/nasb77/luke/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary His mother, “Behold, this Child is appointed for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and for a sign to be opposed— <a href="/lsb/luke/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary His mother, “Behold, this Child is appointed for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and for a sign to be opposed— <a href="/amp/luke/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Simeon blessed them and said to Mary His mother, “Listen carefully: this Child is appointed and destined for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and for a sign that is to be opposed— <a href="/csb/luke/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then Simeon blessed them and told his mother Mary, “Indeed, this child is destined to cause the fall and rise of many in Israel and to be a sign that will be opposed — <a href="/hcsb/luke/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then Simeon blessed them and told His mother Mary: &#8220Indeed, this child is destined to cause the fall and rise of many in Israel and to be a sign that will be opposed— <a href="/asv/luke/2.htm">American Standard Version</a> and Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the falling and the rising of many in Israel; and for a sign which is spoken against; <a href="/cev/luke/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Then he blessed them and told Mary, "This child of yours will cause many people in Israel to fall and others to stand. The child will be like a warning sign. Many people will reject him, <a href="/erv/luke/2.htm">English Revised Version</a> and Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the falling and rising up of many in Israel; and for a sign which is spoken against; <a href="/gwt/luke/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother, "This child is the reason that many people in Israel will be condemned and many others will be saved. He will be a sign that will expose <a href="/gnt/luke/2.htm">Good News Translation</a> Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother, "This child is chosen by God for the destruction and the salvation of many in Israel. He will be a sign from God which many people will speak against <a href="/isv/luke/2.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then Simeon blessed them and told Mary, his mother, "This infant is destined to cause many in Israel to fall and rise. Also, he will be a sign that will be opposed. <a href="/msb/luke/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then Simeon blessed them and said to His mother Mary: ?Behold, this Child is appointed to cause the rise and fall of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against, <a href="/net/luke/2.htm">NET Bible</a> Then Simeon blessed them and said to his mother Mary, "Listen carefully: This child is destined to be the cause of the falling and rising of many in Israel and to be a sign that will be rejected. <a href="/nheb/luke/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> and Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary, his mother, "Look, this child is set for the falling and the rising of many in Israel, and for a sign which is spoken against. <a href="/wbt/luke/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against; <a href="/wey/luke/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Symeon blessed them and said to Mary the mother, "This child is appointed for the falling and the uprising of many in Israel and for a token to be spoken against; <a href="/web/luke/2.htm">World English Bible</a> Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary, his mother, “Behold, this child is appointed for the falling and the rising of many in Israel, and for a sign which is spoken against. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and Simeon blessed them and said to His mother Mary, “Behold, this [One] is set for the falling and rising again of many in Israel, and for a sign spoken against— <a href="/blb/luke/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And Simeon blessed them and said to His mother Mary: "Behold, this Child is appointed for the falling and rising up of many in Israel, and for a sign spoken against-- <a href="/ylt/luke/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, 'Lo, this one is set for the falling and rising again of many in Israel, and for a sign spoken against -- <a href="/slt/luke/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Simeon praised them, and said to Mary his mother, Behold, he is laid for the fall and rising up of many in Israel; and for a sign spoken against;<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary his mother: Behold this child is set for the fall, and for the resurrection of many in Israel, and for a sign which shall be contradicted; <a href="/cpdv/luke/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And Simeon blessed them, and he said to his mother Mary: “Behold, this one has been set for the ruin and for the resurrection of many in Israel, and as a sign which will be contradicted. <a href="/nabre/luke/2.htm">New American Bible</a> and Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, “Behold, this child is destined for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be contradicted <a href="/nrsvce/luke/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then Simeon blessed them and said to his mother Mary, “This child is destined for the falling and the rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be opposed<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And Simon blessed them, and he said to Mary, his mother, Behold, this one is appointed for the fall and for the rise of many in Israel, and for a sign of dispute; <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/2.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And Shimeon blessed them and said to Maryam his mother, “Behold, This One is appointed for the fall and the rise of many in Israel and for a sign of contention.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/2.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary his mother: Behold, this child is appointed for the fall and rising again of many in Israel, and for a sign to be spoken against, <a href="/godbey/luke/2.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, His mother; Behold, he is appointed unto the fall and rising of many in Israel, and unto a sign which is spoken against; <a href="/haweis/luke/2.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary his mother, Behold, this child is appointed for the fall, and rising again of many in Israel; and for a marked object to be spoken against; <a href="/mace/luke/2.htm">Mace New Testament</a> then Simeon gave them his benediction, and said to Mary his mother, "the child you now see, shall occasion many in Israel to fall and rise again; he will be the Object of calumny, <a href="/wey/luke/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Symeon blessed them and said to Mary the mother, "This child is appointed for the falling and the uprising of many in Israel and for a token to be spoken against; <a href="/worrell/luke/2.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary His mother, "Behold, This Child is set for the falling and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign spoken against, <a href="/worsley/luke/2.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary his mother, Behold, this child is appointed for the fall and rising again of many in Israel, and for a sign which shall be spoken against, <a href="/parallel/luke/2-34.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=848" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/2.htm">The Prophecy of Simeon</a> …33The Child’s father and mother were amazed at what was spoken about Him. 34<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">Then</a> <a href="/greek/4826.htm" title="4826: Symeōn (N-NMS) -- Simeon or Simon. From the same as Simon; Symeon, the name of five Israelites.">Simeon</a> <a href="/greek/2127.htm" title="2127: eulogēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- (lit: I speak well of) I bless; pass: I am blessed. From a compound of eu and logos; to speak well of, i.e. to bless.">blessed</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autous (PPro-AM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">them</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">said</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.">to</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">His</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3384.htm" title="3384: mētera (N-AFS) -- A mother. Apparently a primary word; a mother.">mother</a> <a href="/greek/3137.htm" title="3137: Mariam (N-AFS) -- Or Mariam of Hebrew origin; Maria or Mariam, the name of six Christian females.">Mary:</a> <a href="/greek/2400.htm" title="2400: Idou (V-AMA-2S) -- See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo!">“Behold,</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: houtos (DPro-NMS) -- This; he, she, it. ">this Child</a> <a href="/greek/2749.htm" title="2749: keitai (V-PIM/P-3S) -- To lie, recline, be placed, be laid, set, specially appointed, destined. Middle voice of a primary verb; to lie outstretched.">is appointed</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">to cause</a> <a href="/greek/386.htm" title="386: anastasin (N-AFS) -- A rising again, resurrection. From anistemi; a standing up again, i.e. a resurrection from death (its author), or a recovery.">the rise</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4431.htm" title="4431: ptōsin (N-AFS) -- A falling, a fall, ruin. From the alternate of pipto; a crash, i.e. Downfall.">fall</a> <a href="/greek/4183.htm" title="4183: pollōn (Adj-GMP) -- Much, many; often. ">of many</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2474.htm" title="2474: Israēl (N-DMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Israel, the adopted name of Jacob, including his descendants.">Israel,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">to be</a> <a href="/greek/4592.htm" title="4592: sēmeion (N-ANS) -- Neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of semaino; an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally.">a sign</a> <a href="/greek/483.htm" title="483: antilegomenon (V-PPM/P-ANS) -- To speak or say in opposition, contradict (oppose, resist). From anti and lego; to dispute, refuse.">that will be spoken against,</a> 35so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed—and a sword will pierce your soul as well.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/isaiah/8-14.htm">Isaiah 8:14-15</a> And He will be a sanctuary—but to both houses of Israel a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense, to the dwellers of Jerusalem a trap and a snare. / Many will stumble over these; they will fall and be broken; they will be ensnared and captured.” <a href="/isaiah/28-16.htm">Isaiah 28:16</a> So this is what the Lord GOD says: “See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation; the one who believes will never be shaken. <a href="/isaiah/53-3.htm">Isaiah 53:3</a> He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not. <a href="/malachi/3-1.htm">Malachi 3:1-2</a> “Behold, I will send My messenger, who will prepare the way before Me. Then the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to His temple—the Messenger of the covenant, in whom you delight—see, He is coming,” says the LORD of Hosts. / But who can endure the day of His coming? And who can stand when He appears? For He will be like a refiner’s fire, like a launderer’s soap. <a href="/malachi/4-2.htm">Malachi 4:2-3</a> “But for you who fear My name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings, and you will go out and leap like calves from the stall. / Then you will trample the wicked, for they will be ashes under the soles of your feet on the day I am preparing,” says the LORD of Hosts. <a href="/psalms/118-22.htm">Psalm 118:22</a> The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. <a href="/psalms/72-11.htm">Psalm 72:11</a> May all kings bow down to him and all nations serve him. <a href="/psalms/2-6.htm">Psalm 2:6-12</a> “I have installed My King on Zion, upon My holy mountain.” / I will proclaim the decree spoken to Me by the LORD: “You are My Son; today I have become Your Father. / Ask Me, and I will make the nations Your inheritance, the ends of the earth Your possession. ... <a href="/genesis/49-10.htm">Genesis 49:10</a> The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the staff from between his feet, until Shiloh comes and the allegiance of the nations is his. <a href="/daniel/2-34.htm">Daniel 2:34-35</a> As you watched, a stone was cut out, but not by human hands. It struck the statue on its feet of iron and clay, and crushed them. / Then the iron, clay, bronze, silver, and gold were shattered and became like chaff on the threshing floor in summer. The wind carried them away, and not a trace of them could be found. But the stone that had struck the statue became a great mountain and filled the whole earth. <a href="/matthew/21-42.htm">Matthew 21:42-44</a> Jesus said to them, “Have you never read in the Scriptures: ‘The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. This is from the Lord, and it is marvelous in our eyes’? / Therefore I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people who will produce its fruit. / He who falls on this stone will be broken to pieces, but he on whom it falls will be crushed.” <a href="/john/3-18.htm">John 3:18-19</a> Whoever believes in Him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe has already been condemned, because he has not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son. / And this is the verdict: The Light has come into the world, but men loved the darkness rather than the Light because their deeds were evil. <a href="/john/9-39.htm">John 9:39</a> Then Jesus declared, “For judgment I have come into this world, so that the blind may see and those who see may become blind.” <a href="/acts/4-11.htm">Acts 4:11-12</a> This Jesus is ‘the stone you builders rejected, which has become the cornerstone.’ / Salvation exists in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.” <a href="/romans/9-32.htm">Romans 9:32-33</a> Why not? Because their pursuit was not by faith, but as if it were by works. They stumbled over the stumbling stone, / as it is written: “See, I lay in Zion a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense; and the one who believes in Him will never be put to shame.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against;blessed.<a href="/genesis/14-19.htm">Genesis 14:19</a> And he blessed him, and said, Blessed be Abram of the most high God, possessor of heaven and earth:<a href="/genesis/47-7.htm">Genesis 47:7</a> And Joseph brought in Jacob his father, and set him before Pharaoh: and Jacob blessed Pharaoh.<a href="/exodus/39-43.htm">Exodus 39:43</a> And Moses did look upon all the work, and, behold, they had done it as the LORD had commanded, even so had they done it: and Moses blessed them.set.<a href="/isaiah/8-14.htm">Isaiah 8:14,15</a> And he shall be for a sanctuary; but for a stone of stumbling and for a rock of offence to both the houses of Israel, for a gin and for a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem… <a href="/hosea/14-9.htm">Hosea 14:9</a> Who is wise, and he shall understand these things? prudent, and he shall know them? for the ways of the LORD are right, and the just shall walk in them: but the transgressors shall fall therein.<a href="/matthew/21-44.htm">Matthew 21:44</a> And whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder.and rising.<a href="/acts/2-36.htm">Acts 2:36-41</a> Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ… <a href="/acts/3-15.htm">Acts 3:15-19</a> And killed the Prince of life, whom God hath raised from the dead; whereof we are witnesses… <a href="/acts/6-7.htm">Acts 6:7</a> And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.for a.<a href="/psalms/22-6.htm">Psalm 22:6-8</a> But I am a worm, and no man; a reproach of men, and despised of the people… <a href="/psalms/69-9.htm">Psalm 69:9-12</a> For the zeal of thine house hath eaten me up; and the reproaches of them that reproached thee are fallen upon me… <a href="/isaiah/8-18.htm">Isaiah 8:18</a> Behold, I and the children whom the LORD hath given me are for signs and for wonders in Israel from the LORD of hosts, which dwelleth in mount Zion.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/2-22.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/luke/2-29.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/luke/1-64.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/luke/1-17.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/luke/2-28.htm">Child</a> <a href="/luke/2-33.htm">Child's</a> <a href="/hosea/9-13.htm">Destined</a> <a href="/zephaniah/1-3.htm">Downfall</a> <a href="/mark/14-38.htm">Fall</a> <a href="/mark/14-35.htm">Falling</a> <a href="/luke/2-13.htm">Great</a> <a href="/mark/16-14.htm">Hard</a> <a href="/luke/2-33.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/luke/1-69.htm">Lifting</a> <a href="/luke/2-22.htm">Mary</a> <a href="/luke/2-33.htm">Mother</a> <a href="/luke/1-16.htm">Numbers</a> <a href="/mark/16-6.htm">Rise</a> <a href="/luke/1-78.htm">Rising</a> <a href="/luke/2-12.htm">Sign</a> <a href="/luke/2-28.htm">Simeon</a> <a href="/luke/2-26.htm">Symeon</a> <a href="/luke/2-33.htm">Wondering</a> <a href="/luke/2-19.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/2-35.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/luke/2-35.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/luke/6-28.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/luke/8-47.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/luke/2-35.htm">Child</a> <a href="/luke/8-51.htm">Child's</a> <a href="/romans/8-36.htm">Destined</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-35.htm">Downfall</a> <a href="/luke/6-39.htm">Fall</a> <a href="/luke/2-35.htm">Falling</a> <a href="/luke/2-36.htm">Great</a> <a href="/luke/5-5.htm">Hard</a> <a href="/luke/2-35.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/john/6-5.htm">Lifting</a> <a href="/luke/2-35.htm">Mary</a> <a href="/luke/2-35.htm">Mother</a> <a href="/luke/4-42.htm">Numbers</a> <a href="/luke/5-23.htm">Rise</a> <a href="/luke/4-38.htm">Rising</a> <a href="/luke/3-3.htm">Sign</a> <a href="/luke/3-30.htm">Simeon</a> <a href="/luke/2-35.htm">Symeon</a> <a href="/luke/4-22.htm">Wondering</a> <a href="/luke/2-46.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 2</div>1. <a href="/luke/2-1.htm">Augustus taxes all the Roman empire.</a> 6. <a href="/luke/2-6.htm">The nativity of Jesus.</a> 8. <a href="/luke/2-8.htm">An angel relates it to the shepherds, and many sing praises to God for it.</a> 15. <a href="/luke/2-15.htm">The shepherds glorify God.</a> 21. <a href="/luke/2-21.htm">Jesus is circumcised.</a> 22. <a href="/luke/2-22.htm">Mary purified.</a> 25. <a href="/luke/2-25.htm">Simeon and Anna prophesy of Jesus,</a> 39. <a href="/luke/2-39.htm">who increases in wisdom,</a> 41. <a href="/luke/2-41.htm">questions in the temple with the teachers,</a> 51. <a href="/luke/2-51.htm">and is obedient to his parents.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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His blessing is significant as it acknowledges the divine purpose of Jesus. Blessings in Jewish tradition often conveyed God's favor and purpose. Simeon's blessing indicates the special role Jesus will play in God's plan.and said to His mother Mary: Simeon addresses Mary directly, highlighting her unique role in Jesus' life. This personal address underscores the intimate and profound impact Jesus' life and mission will have on her. Mary, as the mother of Jesus, is central to the unfolding of God's redemptive plan.Behold, this Child is appointed The term "appointed" suggests divine ordination. Jesus' life and mission are not random but are part of God's sovereign plan. This echoes Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah, such as <a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6</a>, which speaks of a child born with a divine purpose.to cause the rise and fall of many in Israel, Jesus' coming will be a turning point for Israel. The "rise" refers to those who will accept Him and find salvation, while the "fall" refers to those who will reject Him, leading to judgment. This dual outcome is consistent with prophecies like <a href="/isaiah/8-14.htm">Isaiah 8:14-15</a>, where the Messiah is both a sanctuary and a stone of stumbling.and to be a sign that will be spoken against, Jesus will be a sign from God, but one that is controversial and opposed. This opposition is seen throughout His ministry, as religious leaders and others reject Him. The prophecy of <a href="/isaiah/53-3.htm">Isaiah 53:3</a>, which describes the Messiah as despised and rejected, aligns with this statement. Jesus' life and message challenge the status quo, leading to division and conflict.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/s/simeon.htm">Simeon</a> A devout and righteous man in Jerusalem who was promised by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord's Messiah. He is a key figure in recognizing Jesus as the Messiah. 2. <a href="/topical/m/mary.htm">Mary</a> The mother of Jesus, who is present during Simeon's prophecy. She is a central figure in the nativity account and the life of Jesus. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus (the Child)</a> Referred to as the one appointed for the fall and rise of many in Israel. His life and mission are central to the fulfillment of God's promises. 4. <a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a> The nation to whom Jesus was sent as the Messiah. The prophecy indicates that Jesus' coming will have significant implications for the people of Israel. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_temple_in_jerusalem.htm">The Temple in Jerusalem</a> The setting where this event takes place, symbolizing the heart of Jewish worship and the fulfillment of God's promises.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_dual_nature_of_jesus'_mission.htm">The Dual Nature of Jesus' Mission</a> Jesus' coming brings both judgment and salvation. His presence causes a division between those who accept Him and those who reject Him. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_prophecy.htm">The Role of Prophecy</a> Simeon's words remind us of the importance of prophecy in understanding God's plan. Prophecies are fulfilled in Jesus, affirming His identity as the Messiah. <a href="/topical/t/the_cost_of_discipleship.htm">The Cost of Discipleship</a> Following Jesus may lead to opposition and misunderstanding, as He is a sign that will be spoken against. Believers should be prepared for challenges in their faith journey. <a href="/topical/t/the_rise_and_fall.htm">The Rise and Fall</a> Jesus' impact is transformative. He raises those who humble themselves and fall before Him in repentance, while those who reject Him face spiritual downfall. <a href="/topical/m/mary's_role_and_experience.htm">Mary's Role and Experience</a> As the mother of Jesus, Mary is both blessed and burdened by her unique role. Her experience reflects the joy and sorrow intertwined in the Christian journey.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 2</a> <a href="/q/what_are_mary's_seven_sorrows.htm">What are Mary's seven sorrows?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_a_eulogy.htm">What defines a eulogy?</a> <a href="/q/what's_the_cme_church.htm">What is the Nunc Dimittis?</a> <a href="/q/names_and_meanings_of_israel's_tribes.htm">What are the names and meanings of Israel's twelve tribes?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(34) This child is set for the fall and rising again.--The words start from the thought of <a href="/context/isaiah/8-14.htm" title="And he shall be for a sanctuary; but for a stone of stumbling and for a rock of offense to both the houses of Israel, for a gin and for a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem.">Isaiah 8:14-15</a>. The Christ is seen by Simeon as the stone on which some fall and are bruised (<a href="/luke/20-18.htm" title="Whoever shall fall on that stone shall be broken; but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder.">Luke 20:18</a>), while others plant their feet upon it and rise to a higher life. Primarily the clause speaks of the contrast between the two classes; but there is nothing to exclude the thought that some may first fall, and then, though sorely "bruised," may rise again. (Comp. <a href="/romans/11-11.htm" title="I say then, Have they stumbled that they should fall? God forbid: but rather through their fall salvation is come to the Gentiles, for to provoke them to jealousy.">Romans 11:11</a>.)For a sign which shall be spoken against.--Better, "a sign that is spoken against." In the choice of the phrase, we have again an echo from Isaiah (<a href="/isaiah/7-14.htm" title="Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.">Isaiah 7:14</a>). The child Immanuel was to be Himself a sign, even as Isaiah and his children were (<a href="/isaiah/8-18.htm" title="Behold, I and the children whom the LORD has given me are for signs and for wonders in Israel from the LORD of hosts, which dwells in mount Zion.">Isaiah 8:18</a>), but the sign was not to win acceptance. He was to endure the "contradiction" of sinners (<a href="/hebrews/12-3.htm" title="For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest you be wearied and faint in your minds.">Hebrews 12:3</a>). There is probably a reference also to the words of Jehovah (<a href="/isaiah/65-2.htm" title="I have spread out my hands all the day to a rebellious people, which walks in a way that was not good, after their own thoughts;">Isaiah 65:2</a>) stretching forth his hands to a "gainsaying" people. The whole history of our Lord's ministry--one might almost say, of His whole after-work in the history of Christendom--is more or less the record of the fulfilment of Simeon's prediction. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 34. - And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this Child. It is noticeable that, while Simeon blesses Mary and Joseph, he refrains from blessing the Child, of whom, however, he pointedly speaks. It was not for one like Simeon to speak words of blessing over "the Son of the Highest." The words which follow are expressly stated to have been addressed only to Mary. Simeon knew that she was related - but not Joseph - to the Babe in his arms; he saw, too, that her heart, not Joseph's, would be pierced with the sword of many sorrows for that Child's sake. Behold, this Child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against. For nearly three centuries, of course with varying intensity, the name of Jesus of Nazareth and his followers was a name of shame, hateful and despised. Not only among the Roman idolaters was "the Name" spoken against with intense bitterness (see the expressions used by men like Tacitus, Suetonius, and Pliny), but also among his own nation, the Jews, was Jesus known as "the Deceiver," "that Man," "the Hung." These were common expressions used in the great rabbinical schools which flourished in the early days of Christianity. <a href="/commentaries/luke/2-34.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Then καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. Simeon Συμεὼν (Symeōn) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4826.htm">Strong's 4826: </a> Simeon or Simon. From the same as Simon; Symeon, the name of five Israelites. blessed εὐλόγησεν (eulogēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2127.htm">Strong's 2127: </a> (lit: I speak well of) I bless; pass: I am blessed. From a compound of eu and logos; to speak well of, i.e. to bless. them αὐτοὺς (autous) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. said εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. to πρὸς (pros) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. mother μητέρα (mētera) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3384.htm">Strong's 3384: </a> A mother. Apparently a primary word; a 'mother'. Mary: Μαριὰμ (Mariam) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3137.htm">Strong's 3137: </a> Or Mariam of Hebrew origin; Maria or Mariam, the name of six Christian females. “Behold, Ἰδοὺ (Idou) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2400.htm">Strong's 2400: </a> See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo! this [Child] οὗτος (houtos) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. is appointed κεῖται (keitai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2749.htm">Strong's 2749: </a> To lie, recline, be placed, be laid, set, specially appointed, destined. Middle voice of a primary verb; to lie outstretched. [to cause] εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. [the] rise ἀνάστασιν (anastasin) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_386.htm">Strong's 386: </a> A rising again, resurrection. From anistemi; a standing up again, i.e. a resurrection from death (its author), or a recovery. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. fall πτῶσιν (ptōsin) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4431.htm">Strong's 4431: </a> A falling, a fall, ruin. From the alternate of pipto; a crash, i.e. Downfall. of many πολλῶν (pollōn) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4183.htm">Strong's 4183: </a> Much, many; often. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. Israel, Ἰσραὴλ (Israēl) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2474.htm">Strong's 2474: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Israel, the adopted name of Jacob, including his descendants. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. [to be] εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. a sign σημεῖον (sēmeion) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4592.htm">Strong's 4592: </a> Neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of semaino; an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally. that will be spoken against, ἀντιλεγόμενον (antilegomenon) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_483.htm">Strong's 483: </a> To speak or say in opposition, contradict (oppose, resist). 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