Luke 2:34
and Simeon [Hearing] blessed them, and said to Mary [Rebellion], his mother, “Behold, this child is set for the falling + 2:34. Quoted from Is 8:14-15 and the rising of many in Israel [God prevails], and for a sign + 2:34. Quoted from Is 7:14 which is spoken against.
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33Joseph [May he add] and his mother were marveling at the things which were spoken concerning him,
35Yes, a sword will pierce through your own soul, that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”
Cross References
Genesis 47:7Joseph [May he add] brought in Jacob [Supplanter], his father, and set him before Pharaoh, and Jacob [Supplanter] blessed Pharaoh.
Leviticus 9:22Aaron [Light-bringer] lifted up his hands toward the people, and blessed them; and he came down from offering the habitual sin ·miss the mark· offering, and the burnt offering, and the peace offerings.
Psalms 69:9+ 69:9 (+7) MP: Zeal for God’s reputation and house causes reproach against him. (Mark 14:57-58, 14:64-65) + 69:9. MP: Messiah is angered by disrespect toward the temple because of his zeal for the house of Adonai. (John 2:13-17) For the zeal of your house consumes me. + 69:9. Quoted in John 2:17 2 The insults of those insulting you have fallen on me. + 69:9. Quoted in Rom 15:3 1
Isaiah 8:18Behold, I and the children whom Adonai has given me + 8:18. Quoted in Heb 2:13 are for signs and for wonders in Israel [God prevails] from Adonai Tzva'ot [Yahweh Commander of heaven’s armies], who dwells in Mount Zion [Mountain ridge, Marking].
Matthew 11:19The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Behold, a gluttonous man and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners ·devoted to missing the mark and without share in the goal·!’ But wisdom is justified by her children.”
Matthew 21:44He who falls on this stone will be broken to pieces, + 21:44. Quoted from Is 8:14-15 but if it falls on him, he will crushed to dust.” + 21:44. Quoted from Dan 2:34, 2:44
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 →