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He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him. <a href="/nlt/luke/2.htm">New Living Translation</a> At that time there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon. He was righteous and devout and was eagerly waiting for the Messiah to come and rescue Israel. The Holy Spirit was upon him <a href="/esv/luke/2.htm">English Standard Version</a> Now there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. <a href="/bsb/luke/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Now there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. <a href="/blb/luke/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. And this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel; and the Holy Spirit was upon him. <a href="/kjv/luke/2.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/luke/2.htm">New King James Version</a> And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was just and devout, waiting for the Consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. <a href="/nasb_/luke/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout, looking forward to the consolation of Israel; and the Holy Spirit was upon him. <a href="/nasb/luke/2.htm">NASB 1995</a> And there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel; and the Holy Spirit was upon him. <a href="/nasb77/luke/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel; and the Holy Spirit was upon him. <a href="/lsb/luke/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the comfort of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. <a href="/amp/luke/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout [carefully observing the divine Law], and looking for the Consolation of Israel; and the Holy Spirit was upon him. <a href="/csb/luke/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> There was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout, looking forward to Israel’s consolation, and the Holy Spirit was on him. <a href="/hcsb/luke/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> There was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout, looking forward to Israel&#8217s consolation, and the Holy Spirit was on him. <a href="/asv/luke/2.htm">American Standard Version</a> And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Spirit was upon him. <a href="/cev/luke/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> At this time a man named Simeon was living in Jerusalem. Simeon was a good man. He loved God and was waiting for him to save the people of Israel. God's Spirit came to him <a href="/erv/luke/2.htm">English Revised Version</a> And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Spirit was upon him. <a href="/gwt/luke/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> A man named Simeon was in Jerusalem. He lived an honorable and devout life. He was waiting for the one who would comfort Israel. The Holy Spirit was with Simeon <a href="/gnt/luke/2.htm">Good News Translation</a> At that time there was a man named Simeon living in Jerusalem. He was a good, God-fearing man and was waiting for Israel to be saved. The Holy Spirit was with him <a href="/isv/luke/2.htm">International Standard Version</a> Now a man named Simeon was in Jerusalem. This man was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the one who would comfort Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. <a href="/msb/luke/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Now there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. <a href="/net/luke/2.htm">NET Bible</a> Now there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon who was righteous and devout, looking for the restoration of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. <a href="/nheb/luke/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And look, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him. <a href="/wbt/luke/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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 Spirit was upon him. <a href="/wey/luke/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Now there was a man in Jerusalem of the name of Symeon, an upright and God-fearing man, who was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. <a href="/web/luke/2.htm">World English Bible</a> Behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name [is] Simeon, and this man is righteous and devout, looking for the comforting of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him, <a href="/blb/luke/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. And this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel; and the Holy Spirit was upon him. <a href="/ylt/luke/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And lo, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name is Simeon, and this man is righteous and devout, looking for the comforting of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him, <a href="/slt/luke/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And, behold, a man was in Jerusalem, the name to him Simeon; and this man just and cautious, waiting the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Spirit was upon him.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And behold there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon, and this man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel; and the Holy Ghost was in him. <a href="/cpdv/luke/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was just and God-fearing, awaiting the consolation of Israel. And the Holy Spirit was with him. <a href="/nabre/luke/2.htm">New American Bible</a> Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout, awaiting the consolation of Israel, and the holy Spirit was upon him. <a href="/nrsvce/luke/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; this man was righteous and devout, looking forward to the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit rested on him.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Now there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simon; and this man was pious and righteous, waiting for the consolation of Israel; and the Holy Spirit was upon him. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/2.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But one man was there in Jerusalem, whose name was Shimeon, and this man was just and righteous and he was waiting for the consolation of Israel and The Spirit of Holiness was upon him.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/2.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon. And this man was just and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel. And the Holy Spirit was upon him: <a href="/godbey/luke/2.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and the same man was righteous and godly, awaiting the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him; <a href="/haweis/luke/2.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And, behold, there was a man at Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him. <a href="/mace/luke/2.htm">Mace New Testament</a> At that time there dwelt at Jerusalem one Simeon, an honest, religious man, one who expected the appearance of the Messiah, and was endued with the spirit of prophecy. <a href="/wey/luke/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Now there was a man in Jerusalem of the name of Symeon, an upright and God-fearing man, who was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. <a href="/worrell/luke/2.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout, looking for the Consolation of Israel; and the Holy Spirit was upon him. <a href="/worsley/luke/2.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And there was a man at Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and he was a just and a religious man, who expected the consolation of Israel; and the holy Spirit was upon him. <a href="/parallel/luke/2-25.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=790" 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> 24and to offer the sacrifice specified in the Law of the Lord: “A pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.” 25<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">Now</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!"></a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ēn (V-IIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">there was</a> <a href="/greek/444.htm" title="444: anthrōpos (N-NMS) -- A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.">a man</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/2419.htm" title="2419: Ierousalēm (N-DFS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Hierusalem, the capitol of Palestine.">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hō (RelPro-DMS) -- Who, which, what, that. "></a> <a href="/greek/3686.htm" title="3686: onoma (N-NNS) -- Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a name.">named</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/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: houtos (DPro-NMS) -- This; he, she, it. "></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/444.htm" title="444: anthrōpos (N-NMS) -- A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.">who</a> <a href="/greek/1342.htm" title="1342: dikaios (Adj-NMS) -- From dike; equitable; by implication, innocent, holy.">was righteous</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2126.htm" title="2126: eulabēs (Adj-NMS) -- From eu and lambano; taking well, i.e. Circumspect.">devout.</a> <a href="/greek/4327.htm" title="4327: prosdechomenos (V-PPM/P-NMS) -- From pros and dechomai; to admit (figuratively) endurance); by implication, to await.">He was waiting for</a> <a href="/greek/3874.htm" title="3874: paraklēsin (N-AFS) -- From parakaleo; imploration, hortation, solace.">the consolation</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- 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-GMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Israel, the adopted name of Jacob, including his descendants.">of Israel,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/40.htm" title="40: Hagion (Adj-NNS) -- Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred.">the Holy</a> <a href="/greek/4151.htm" title="4151: Pneuma (N-NNS) -- Wind, breath, spirit. ">Spirit</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ēn (V-IIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">was</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: ep’ (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">upon</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">him.</a> 26The Holy Spirit had revealed to him that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.…<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/40-1.htm">Isaiah 40:1-2</a> “Comfort, comfort My people,” says your God. / “Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and proclaim to her that her forced labor has been completed; her iniquity has been pardoned. For she has received from the hand of the LORD double for all her sins.” <a href="/isaiah/52-9.htm">Isaiah 52:9</a> Break forth in joy, sing together, O ruins of Jerusalem, for the LORD has comforted His people; He has redeemed Jerusalem. <a href="/isaiah/61-1.htm">Isaiah 61:1-2</a> The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners, / to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor and the day of our God’s vengeance, to comfort all who mourn, <a href="/malachi/3-1.htm">Malachi 3:1</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. <a href="/malachi/4-5.htm">Malachi 4:5-6</a> Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and awesome Day of the LORD. / And he will turn the hearts of the fathers to their children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers. Otherwise, I will come and strike the land with a curse.” <a href="/genesis/49-18.htm">Genesis 49:18</a> I await Your salvation, O LORD. <a href="/psalms/119-166.htm">Psalm 119:166</a> I wait for Your salvation, O LORD, and I carry out Your commandments. <a href="/psalms/130-5.htm">Psalm 130:5-6</a> I wait for the LORD; my soul does wait, and in His word I put my hope. / My soul waits for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning—more than watchmen wait for the morning. <a href="/isaiah/25-9.htm">Isaiah 25:9</a> And in that day it will be said, “Surely this is our God; we have waited for Him, and He has saved us. This is the LORD for whom we have waited. Let us rejoice and be glad in His salvation.” <a href="/isaiah/49-6.htm">Isaiah 49:6</a> He says: “It is not enough for You to be My Servant, to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the protected ones of Israel. I will also make You a light for the nations, to bring My salvation to the ends of the earth.” <a href="/isaiah/51-5.htm">Isaiah 51:5</a> My righteousness draws near, My salvation is on the way, and My arms will bring justice to the nations. The islands will look for Me and wait in hope for My arm. <a href="/isaiah/62-11.htm">Isaiah 62:11</a> Behold, the LORD has proclaimed to the ends of the earth, “Say to Daughter Zion: See, your Savior comes! Look, His reward is with Him, and His recompense goes before Him.” <a href="/acts/13-23.htm">Acts 13:23</a> From the descendants of this man, God has brought to Israel the Savior Jesus, as He promised. <a href="/acts/28-20.htm">Acts 28:20</a> So for this reason I have called to see you and speak with you. It is because of the hope of Israel that I am bound with this chain.” <a href="/romans/8-25.htm">Romans 8:25</a> But if we hope for what we do not yet see, we wait for it patiently.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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 on him.just.<a href="/luke/1-6.htm">Luke 1:6</a> And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.<a href="/genesis/6-9.htm">Genesis 6:9</a> These are the generations of Noah: Noah was a just man and perfect in his generations, and Noah walked with God.<a href="/job/1-1.htm">Job 1:1,8</a> There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God, and eschewed evil… waiting.<a href="/luke/2-38.htm">Luke 2:38</a> And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.<a href="/isaiah/25-9.htm">Isaiah 25:9</a> And it shall be said in that day, Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him, and he will save us: this is the LORD; we have waited for him, we will be glad and rejoice in his salvation.<a href="/isaiah/40-1.htm">Isaiah 40:1</a> Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God.Holy Ghost.<a href="/luke/1-41.htm">Luke 1:41,67</a> And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost: … <a href="/numbers/11-25.htm">Numbers 11:25,29</a> And the LORD came down in a cloud, and spake unto him, and took of the spirit that was upon him, and gave it unto the seventy elders: and it came to pass, that, when the spirit rested upon them, they prophesied, and did not cease… <a href="/2_peter/1-21.htm">2 Peter 1:21</a> For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/1-21.htm">Awaiting</a> <a href="/mark/10-49.htm">Comfort</a> <a href="/zechariah/1-13.htm">Comforting</a> <a href="/mark/13-34.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/zechariah/10-2.htm">Consolation</a> <a href="/isaiah/57-1.htm">Devout</a> <a href="/luke/2-24.htm">Doves</a> <a href="/luke/1-50.htm">Fearing</a> <a href="/luke/1-67.htm">Ghost</a> <a href="/mark/15-19.htm">Him</a> <a href="/luke/2-23.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/luke/1-80.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/luke/2-22.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/luke/2-24.htm">Law</a> <a href="/mark/15-23.htm">Offered</a> <a href="/luke/2-24.htm">Pair</a> <a href="/psalms/132-16.htm">Pious</a> <a href="/luke/1-17.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/luke/2-24.htm">Sacrifice</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-33.htm">Simeon</a> <a href="/luke/1-80.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/luke/2-24.htm">Turtle</a> <a href="/luke/1-17.htm">Upright</a> <a href="/luke/1-21.htm">Waiting</a> <a href="/luke/2-24.htm">Young</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/23-51.htm">Awaiting</a> <a href="/luke/6-24.htm">Comfort</a> <a href="/luke/3-18.htm">Comforting</a> <a href="/luke/5-14.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/luke/2-26.htm">Consolation</a> <a href="/acts/2-5.htm">Devout</a> <a href="/john/2-14.htm">Doves</a> <a href="/luke/18-2.htm">Fearing</a> <a href="/luke/2-26.htm">Ghost</a> <a href="/john/11-34.htm">Him</a> <a href="/luke/2-26.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/luke/2-26.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/luke/2-26.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/luke/2-27.htm">Law</a> <a href="/luke/23-36.htm">Offered</a> <a href="/revelation/6-5.htm">Pair</a> <a href="/acts/2-5.htm">Pious</a> <a href="/luke/5-32.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/acts/7-41.htm">Sacrifice</a> <a href="/luke/2-28.htm">Simeon</a> <a href="/luke/2-26.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/leviticus/1-14.htm">Turtle</a> <a href="/luke/2-26.htm">Upright</a> <a href="/luke/2-26.htm">Waiting</a> <a href="/luke/7-14.htm">Young</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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The mention of "Jerusalem" is crucial, as it is the spiritual and cultural heart of Judaism. Jerusalem, the city of David, is where the temple stood, symbolizing God's presence among His people. The setting underscores the fulfillment of God's promises in the very heart of Jewish faith and tradition.named Simeon The name "Simeon" is derived from the Hebrew "Shimon," meaning "he has heard." This is fitting, as Simeon is portrayed as a man who has heard and understood God's promises. His role in the narrative is to recognize and proclaim the fulfillment of God's word in the coming of the Messiah. Simeon's name reflects his spiritual sensitivity and readiness to respond to God's revelation.who was righteous and devout The description of Simeon as "righteous and devout" highlights his moral and spiritual integrity. "Righteous" (Greek: "dikaios") refers to his adherence to God's laws and his just character. "Devout" (Greek: "eulabēs") suggests a deep reverence for God and a careful observance of religious duties. Together, these terms paint a picture of a man who is deeply committed to his faith, living in a way that is pleasing to God.He was waiting for the consolation of Israel The phrase "waiting for the consolation of Israel" refers to the Jewish expectation of the Messiah, who would bring comfort and deliverance to God's people. The word "consolation" (Greek: "paraklēsis") implies encouragement and solace, pointing to the hope of redemption and restoration. Simeon's anticipation reflects the longing of the Jewish people for the fulfillment of God's promises through the coming of the Messiah.and the Holy Spirit was upon him The presence of the Holy Spirit upon Simeon signifies divine favor and guidance. In the Old Testament, the Holy Spirit would come upon individuals to empower them for specific tasks or to deliver God's message. Here, the Holy Spirit's presence indicates that Simeon is divinely inspired and equipped to recognize Jesus as the Messiah. This highlights the continuity of God's work through the Spirit from the Old Testament into the New Testament era.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(25) Whose name was Simeon.--Some writers have identified the man thus described with a very memorable Simeon in the annals of the Jewish scribes, the son of Hillel, and the father of Gamaliel. He became president of the Sanhedrin, A.D. 13. Singularly enough, the Mishna, the great collection of expositions of the Law by the leading Rabbis, passes over his name altogether, and this suggests the thought that it may have done so because he was under a cloud, as believing in the prophet of Nazareth. On this assumption, his looking for the "consolation of Israel" may be connected on one side with the fact that he, too, was of the house of David, and on the other, with the cautious counsel of Gamaliel in <a href="/context/acts/5-38.htm" title="And now I say to you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone: for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nothing:">Acts 5:38-39</a>. Against this view there is the fact that St. Luke's way of speaking leaves the impression that the Simeon of whom he speaks was of a very advanced age, waiting for his departure, and that he, who names Gamaliel's position (<a href="/acts/5-34.htm" title="Then stood there up one in the council, a Pharisee, named Gamaliel, a doctor of the law, had in reputation among all the people, and commanded to put the apostles forth a little space;">Acts 5:34</a>), would hardly have passed over Simeon's. There was an aged Essene of this name living at the time of Herod's death, who rebuked Archelaus for marrying his brother's widow, and prophesied his downfall, and who more nearly fulfils the conditions; but the name was so common that all conjectures are very precarious.Devout.--The Greek word expresses the cautious, scrupulous side of the religious life, and is therefore used always in the New Testament (<a href="/acts/2-5.htm" title="And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven.">Acts 2:5</a>; <a href="/acts/8-2.htm" title="And devout men carried Stephen to his burial, and made great lamentation over him.">Acts 8:2</a>; <a href="/acts/22-12.htm" title="And one Ananias, a devout man according to the law, having a good report of all the Jews which dwelled there,">Acts 22:12</a>) of Jewish devoutness. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 25-35. - The episode of Simeon and his inspired hymn. Verse 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. . Strangely enough, the Mishna, which preserves a record of the sayings and works of the great rabbis, passes by this Simeon. The curious silence of the Mishna here was, perhaps, owing to the hatred which this famous teacher incurred because of his belief in Jesus of Nazareth. Such an identification, although interesting, is, however, very precarious, the name Simeon being so very common among the people. Waiting for the consolation of Israel. There was a general feeling among the more earnest Jews at this time that the advent of Messiah would not be long delayed. Joseph of Arimathaea is especially mentioned as one who "waited for the kingdom of God" (<a href="/mark/15-43.htm">Mark 15:43</a>). Dr. Farrar refers to the common Jewish prayer-formula then ill use: "May I see the consolation of Israel!" A prayer for the advent of Messiah was in daily use. <a href="/commentaries/luke/2-25.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Now Καὶ (Kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. there was ἦν (ēn) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. a man ἄνθρωπος (anthrōpos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_444.htm">Strong's 444: </a> A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. 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. Jerusalem Ἰερουσαλὴμ (Ierousalēm) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2419.htm">Strong's 2419: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Hierusalem, the capitol of Palestine. named ὄνομα (onoma) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3686.htm">Strong's 3686: </a> Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a 'name'. Simeon, Συμεών (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. [who] ἄνθρωπος (anthrōpos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_444.htm">Strong's 444: </a> A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. [was] righteous δίκαιος (dikaios) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1342.htm">Strong's 1342: </a> From dike; equitable; by implication, innocent, holy. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. devout. εὐλαβής (eulabēs) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2126.htm">Strong's 2126: </a> From eu and lambano; taking well, i.e. Circumspect. He was waiting for προσδεχόμενος (prosdechomenos) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4327.htm">Strong's 4327: </a> From pros and dechomai; to admit (figuratively) endurance); by implication, to await. [the] consolation παράκλησιν (paraklēsin) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3874.htm">Strong's 3874: </a> From parakaleo; imploration, hortation, solace. of Israel, Ἰσραήλ (Israēl) Noun - Genitive 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. [the] Holy Ἅγιον (Hagion) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_40.htm">Strong's 40: </a> Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred. Spirit Πνεῦμα (Pneuma) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4151.htm">Strong's 4151: </a> Wind, breath, spirit. was ἦν (ēn) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. upon ἐπ’ (ep’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. him. αὐτόν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. 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