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He took the child in his arms and praised God, saying, <a href="/esv/luke/2.htm">English Standard Version</a> he took him up in his arms and blessed God and said, <a href="/bsb/luke/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Simeon took Him in his arms and blessed God, saying: <a href="/blb/luke/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> then he received Him into the arms, and blessed God, and said: <a href="/kjv/luke/2.htm">King James Bible</a> Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said, <a href="/nkjv/luke/2.htm">New King James Version</a> he took Him up in his arms and blessed God and said: <a href="/nasb_/luke/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> then he took Him in his arms, and blessed God, and said, <a href="/nasb/luke/2.htm">NASB 1995</a> then he took Him into his arms, and blessed God, and said, <a href="/nasb77/luke/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a> then he took Him into his arms, and blessed God, and said, <a href="/lsb/luke/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> then he took Him into his arms and blessed God, and said, <a href="/amp/luke/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Simeon took Him into his arms, and blessed and praised and thanked God, and said, <a href="/csb/luke/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Simeon took him up in his arms, praised God, and said, <a href="/hcsb/luke/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Simeon took Him up in his arms, praised God, and said: <a href="/asv/luke/2.htm">American Standard Version</a> then he received him into his arms, and blessed God, and said, <a href="/cev/luke/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Simeon took the baby Jesus in his arms and praised God, <a href="/erv/luke/2.htm">English Revised Version</a> then he received him into his arms, and blessed God, and said, <a href="/gwt/luke/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then Simeon took the child in his arms and praised God by saying, <a href="/gnt/luke/2.htm">Good News Translation</a> Simeon took the child in his arms and gave thanks to God: <a href="/isv/luke/2.htm">International Standard Version</a> Simeon took the infant in his arms and praised God, saying, <a href="/msb/luke/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Simeon took Him in his arms and blessed God, saying: <a href="/net/luke/2.htm">NET Bible</a> Simeon took him in his arms and blessed God, saying, <a href="/nheb/luke/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> then he received him into his arms, and blessed God, and said, <a href="/wbt/luke/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then he took him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said, <a href="/wey/luke/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> he took Him up in his arms and blessed God and said, <a href="/web/luke/2.htm">World English Bible</a> then he received him into his arms and blessed God, and said, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> then he took Him in his arms, and blessed God, and he said, <a href="/blb/luke/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> then he received Him into the arms, and blessed God, and said: <a href="/ylt/luke/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> then he took him in his arms, and blessed God, and he said, <a href="/slt/luke/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he took him into his arms, and praised God, and said:<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> He also took him into his arms, and blessed God, and said: <a href="/cpdv/luke/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> he also took him up, into his arms, and he blessed God and said: <a href="/nabre/luke/2.htm">New American Bible</a> he took him into his arms and blessed God, saying: <a href="/nrsvce/luke/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> He received him in his arms, and blessed God, and said, <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/2.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> He took him in his arms and he blessed God and said:<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/2.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> he took him in his arms, and blessed God, and said: <a href="/godbey/luke/2.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> he received Him into his arms and blessed God and said; <a href="/haweis/luke/2.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> and he took him into his arms, and blessed God, and said, <a href="/mace/luke/2.htm">Mace New Testament</a> then he took him up in his arms, and returned thanks to God in these words, "now, <a href="/wey/luke/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> he took Him up in his arms and blessed God and said, <a href="/worrell/luke/2.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> he received Him into his arms, and blessed God, and said, <a href="/worsley/luke/2.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> and he took Him into his arms, <a href="/parallel/luke/2-28.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=819" 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> …27Led by the Spirit, he went into the temple courts. And when the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for Him what was customary under the Law, 28<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autos (PPro-NM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Simeon</a> <a href="/greek/1209.htm" title="1209: edexato (V-AIM-3S) -- To take, receive, accept, welcome. Middle voice of a primary verb; to receive.">took</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auto (PPro-AN3S) -- 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> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tas (Art-AFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">his</a> <a href="/greek/43.htm" title="43: ankalas (N-AFP) -- An arm, especially as bent to receive a burden. From agkos; an arm.">arms</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</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/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theon (N-AMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">saying:</a> 29“Sovereign Lord, as You have promised, You now dismiss Your servant in peace.…<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="/genesis/49-18.htm">Genesis 49:18</a> I await Your salvation, O LORD. <a href="/isaiah/52-10.htm">Isaiah 52:10</a> The LORD has bared His holy arm in the sight of all the nations; all the ends of the earth will see the salvation of our God. <a href="/isaiah/40-5.htm">Isaiah 40:5</a> And the glory of the LORD will be revealed, and all humanity together will see it.” For the mouth of the LORD has spoken. <a href="/psalms/98-2.htm">Psalm 98:2-3</a> The LORD has proclaimed His salvation and revealed His righteousness to the nations. / He has remembered His love and faithfulness to the house of Israel; all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God. <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/42-6.htm">Isaiah 42:6</a> “I, the LORD, have called you for a righteous purpose, and I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you and appoint you to be a covenant for the people and a light to the nations, <a href="/isaiah/60-1.htm">Isaiah 60:1-3</a> Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. / For behold, darkness covers the earth, and thick darkness is over the peoples; but the LORD will rise upon you, and His glory will appear over you. / Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. <a href="/psalms/72-17.htm">Psalm 72:17</a> May his name endure forever; may his name continue as long as the sun shines. In him may all nations be blessed; may they call him blessed. <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="/isaiah/9-2.htm">Isaiah 9:2</a> The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death, a light has dawned. <a href="/isaiah/11-10.htm">Isaiah 11:10</a> On that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples. The nations will seek Him, and His place of rest will be glorious. <a href="/john/1-29.htm">John 1:29</a> The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! <a href="/acts/13-47.htm">Acts 13:47</a> For this is what the Lord has commanded us: ‘I have made you a light for the Gentiles, to bring salvation to the ends of the earth.’” <a href="/acts/26-23.htm">Acts 26:23</a> that the Christ would suffer, and as the first to rise from the dead, would proclaim light to our people and to the Gentiles.” <a href="/matthew/1-21.htm">Matthew 1:21</a> She will give birth to a Son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said,took.<a href="/mark/9-36.htm">Mark 9:36</a> And he took a child, and set him in the midst of them: and when he had taken him in his arms, he said unto them,<a href="/mark/10-16.htm">Mark 10:16</a> And he took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed them.and.<a href="/luke/2-13.htm">Luke 2:13,14,20</a> And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, … <a href="/luke/1-46.htm">Luke 1:46,64,68</a> And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, … <a href="/psalms/32-11.htm">Psalm 32:11</a> Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/1-40.htm">Arms</a> <a href="/luke/1-68.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/luke/2-27.htm">Child</a> <a href="/luke/2-27.htm">Custom</a> <a href="/luke/2-27.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/mark/15-20.htm">Led</a> <a href="/luke/2-27.htm">Parents</a> <a href="/luke/2-20.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/luke/1-64.htm">Praised</a> <a href="/luke/1-54.htm">Received</a> <a href="/luke/1-48.htm">Regard</a> <a href="/luke/2-25.htm">Simeon</a> <a href="/luke/2-27.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/luke/2-27.htm">Temple</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/2-29.htm">Arms</a> <a href="/luke/2-29.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/luke/2-34.htm">Child</a> <a href="/luke/2-42.htm">Custom</a> <a href="/luke/2-43.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/luke/4-1.htm">Led</a> <a href="/luke/2-41.htm">Parents</a> <a href="/luke/2-38.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/luke/4-15.htm">Praised</a> <a href="/luke/6-24.htm">Received</a> <a href="/luke/17-3.htm">Regard</a> <a href="/luke/2-34.htm">Simeon</a> <a href="/luke/2-40.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/luke/2-37.htm">Temple</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/2.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Simeon took Him in his arms Simeon, a devout and righteous man in Jerusalem, had been promised by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Messiah. This moment fulfills that promise. The act of taking Jesus in his arms signifies acceptance and recognition of Jesus as the Messiah. In Jewish culture, holding a child was a sign of blessing and protection, indicating Simeon's reverence and joy. This moment also echoes the Old Testament practice of presenting firstborn sons to God, as seen in <a href="/exodus/13-2.htm">Exodus 13:2</a>.and blessed God Simeon's blessing of God reflects a common Jewish practice of offering praise and thanksgiving. This act acknowledges God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises. The blessing is not just a personal expression but a public declaration of God's intervention in history. It connects to the broader biblical theme of God's faithfulness, as seen in the Psalms, where God's works are often praised (e.g., <a href="/psalms/103.htm">Psalm 103:1-2</a>).saying: The introduction of Simeon's prophetic words highlights the importance of what follows. His speech is a divinely inspired proclamation, similar to the prophetic utterances found throughout the Old Testament. This moment is significant as it marks the recognition of Jesus' role in God's redemptive plan, aligning with prophecies such as <a href="/isaiah/42-6.htm">Isaiah 42:6</a>, which speaks of a light for the Gentiles and glory for Israel.<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 waiting for the consolation of Israel. The Holy Spirit was upon him, and he had been promised that he would not die before he had seen the Lord's Christ. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The infant Jesus, who is brought to the temple by Mary and Joseph for the purification rites required by the Law of Moses. 3. <a href="/topical/t/temple_in_jerusalem.htm">Temple in Jerusalem</a> The central place of worship for the Jewish people, where significant religious ceremonies and rituals were conducted. 4. <a href="/topical/m/mary_and_joseph.htm">Mary and Joseph</a> The earthly parents of Jesus, who were obedient to the Law and brought Jesus to the temple as required. 5. <a href="/topical/h/holy_spirit.htm">Holy Spirit</a> The third person of the Trinity, who revealed to Simeon that he would see the Messiah before his death.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/faithful_waiting.htm">Faithful Waiting</a> Simeon's life exemplifies the virtue of patient and faithful waiting on God's promises. Believers are encouraged to trust in God's timing and faithfulness. <a href="/topical/r/recognition_of_jesus.htm">Recognition of Jesus</a> Simeon's ability to recognize Jesus as the Messiah is a reminder of the importance of spiritual discernment and being led by the Holy Spirit. <a href="/topical/p/praise_and_worship.htm">Praise and Worship</a> Simeon's immediate response to seeing Jesus was to praise God. This teaches us the importance of worship and gratitude in our spiritual lives. <a href="/topical/f/fulfillment_of_prophecy.htm">Fulfillment of Prophecy</a> The event underscores the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies concerning the Messiah, reinforcing the reliability of Scripture. <a href="/topical/r/role_of_the_holy_spirit.htm">Role of the Holy Spirit</a> The Holy Spirit's role in revealing Jesus to Simeon highlights the Spirit's work in guiding and revealing truth to believers today.<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's_the_cme_church.htm">What is the Nunc Dimittis?</a> <a href="/q/can_jesus_survive_40_days_without_food.htm">Is it scientifically possible for Jesus to survive 40 days without food (Luke 4:2)?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_2_peter_differ_on_transfiguration.htm">2 Peter 1:16-18 refers to the Transfiguration; why is its account noticeably different from the synoptic Gospels' versions?</a> <a href="/q/how_do_christianity_and_judaism_differ.htm">How do Christianity and Judaism fundamentally differ?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/luke/2-28.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[Simeon] αὐτὸς (autos) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 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. took ἐδέξατο (edexato) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1209.htm">Strong's 1209: </a> To take, receive, accept, welcome. Middle voice of a primary verb; to receive. Him αὐτὸ (auto) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Neuter 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. in 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. [his] τὰς (tas) Article - Accusative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. arms ἀγκάλας (ankalas) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_43.htm">Strong's 43: </a> An arm, especially as bent to receive a burden. From agkos; an arm. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. praised 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. God, Θεὸν (Theon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. saying: εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. 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