Luke 2:32

+ 2:32. MPr: Rambam explains: “I see him but not now,” this refers to David; “I behold him but not nigh” this refers to King Messiah; “A star shall step forth out of Jacob,” this refers to King David; “and a scepter shall rise out of Israel,” this refers to King Messiah. ( Mishne Torah [Second Torah] written by RamBam – Hilchot Melachim, c. 11-12). King David fulfilled: (1 Chr 18:2); Messiah fulfilled: (Is 49:6; Ps 45:6; Luke 2:32; Acts 26:23; Rev 11:15) a light for revelation to the nations, 2 and the glory of your people Israel [God prevails].”

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In The King James Version

A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.

In Context

31+ 2:31 (31-32) MP: Messiah is a light to the Gentiles and this causes Israel to increase and have joy as in harvest. Combined: Messiah bears spiritual light in the darkness of those born outside Torah covenant, counting them as increasing the nation of Israel. (See also Is 42:6, 49:6). (Is 9:1b-3) which you have prepared + 2:31 (31-32) MP: Messiah is a light to the nations, the Gentiles. (See also Is 60:1-3). (See also context of Is 9:1-2, and Is 9:3, 42:6). (Is 49:6) before the face of all peoples; 1

33Joseph [May he add] and his mother were marveling at the things which were spoken concerning him,

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Cross References

Isaiah 4:2In that day, Adonai’s branch will be beautiful and kavod ·weighty glorious·, and the fruit of the land will be the beauty and excellent for the survivors of Israel [God prevails].

Isaiah 42:6+ 42:6 a MP: God leads and guides the Messiah in righteous. (John 5:19-20) “I, Adonai, have called you in righteousness, 2 + 42:6. MP: Messiah is God’s covenant with the people; he was trained and formed by God to accomplish this purpose. (See also Is 49:8b). (Matt 26:27-28; Eph 2:5-6; Heb 12:23-24) and will hold your hand, 2 and will keep you, 2 + 42:6 c MP: Messiah is a light to the Gentiles and the world. (See also context of Is 9:1-2, and Is 9:3, 49:6). (Luke 2:30-32; John 8:12) and make you a covenant ·binding contract between two or more parties· for the people, 2 as a light for the nations; 2

Isaiah 49:6+ 49:6. MP: Messiah is a light to the nations, the Gentiles. (See also Is 60:1-3). (See also context of Is 9:1-2, and Is 9:3, 42:6d). (Luke 2:31-32; Acts 13:47-48; Rom 3:22) + 49:6 a MP: Messiah is God’s servant. (John 4:34, 6:38; Phil 2:7) Indeed, he says, “It is too light a thing that you should be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob [Supplanter], 2 and to restore the preserved of Israel [God prevails]? 1 I will also give you as a light to the nations, 2 + 49:6. MP: Messiah will bring salvation to the ends of the earth. (Matt 28:19; Acts 13:47) that you may be my yishu'ah ·salvation·to the end of the earth.” + 49:6. Quoted in Acts 13:47 1

Isaiah 60:19The sun will be no more your light by day; 2 nor will the brightness of the moon give light to you, 1 but Adonai will be your everlasting light, 2 and your God will be your glory. 1

Luke 2:10The angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be to all the people.

Matthew Henry on Luke 2:26-41

Christ and Simeon in the Temple; Anna in the Temple. 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. 26 And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ. 27 And he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law, 28 Then took he him up in his… Read the whole commentary →

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