Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah. New Living Translation and had revealed to him that he would not die until he had seen the Lord’s Messiah. English Standard Version And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. Berean Standard Bible The Holy Spirit had revealed to him that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. Berean Literal Bible And it was divinely revealed to him by the Holy Spirit not to see death before that he should see the Lord's Christ. King James Bible And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ. New King James Version And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. New American Standard Bible And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. NASB 1995 And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. NASB 1977 And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. Legacy Standard Bible And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. Amplified Bible It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed). Christian Standard Bible It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he saw the Lord’s Messiah. Holman Christian Standard Bible It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he saw the Lord’s Messiah. American Standard Version And it had been revealed unto him by the Holy Spirit, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ. Contemporary English Version and told him that he would not die until he had seen Christ the Lord. English Revised Version And it had been revealed unto him by the Holy Spirit, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ. GOD'S WORD® Translation and had told him that he wouldn't die until he had seen the Messiah, whom the Lord would send. Good News Translation and had assured him that he would not die before he had seen the Lord's promised Messiah. International Standard Version It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die until he had seen the Lord's Messiah. Majority Standard Bible The Holy Spirit had revealed to him that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord?s Christ. NET Bible It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord's Christ. New Heart English Bible It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ. Webster's Bible Translation And it was revealed to him by the Holy Spirit, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ. Weymouth New Testament To him it had been revealed by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death until he had seen the Lord's Anointed One. World English Bible It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand it has been divinely told him by the Holy Spirit—not to see death before he may see the Christ of the LORD. Berean Literal Bible And it was divinely revealed to him by the Holy Spirit not to see death before that he should see the Lord's Christ. Young's Literal Translation and it hath been divinely told him by the Holy Spirit -- not to see death before he may see the Christ of the Lord. Smith's Literal Translation And it was intimated to him by the Holy Spirit, not to see death, before he should see the Christ of the Lord. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he had received an answer from the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Christ of the Lord. Catholic Public Domain Version And he had received an answer from the Holy Spirit: that he would not see his own death before he had seen the Christ of the Lord. New American Bible It had been revealed to him by the holy Spirit that he should not see death before he had seen the Messiah of the Lord. New Revised Standard Version It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd it was said to him by the Holy Spirit, that he would not see death, until he sees the Anointed of the Lord. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And it was told him by The Spirit of Holiness that he would not see death until he would see The Messiah of THE LORD JEHOVAH. NT Translations Anderson New Testamentand it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit, that he should not see death before he had seen the Lord's Anointed. Godbey New Testament and it was revealed unto him by the Holy Spirit, that he should not see death before he may see the Christ of the Lord. Haweis New Testament And it had been divinely communicated to him by the Holy Spirit, that he should not see death, till he had seen the Lord?s Messiah. Mace New Testament to him it was revealed by the holy spirit, that he should not die till he had seen the Messiah of the Lord. Weymouth New Testament To him it had been revealed by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death until he had seen the Lord's Anointed One. Worrell New Testament And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death, before he should see the Christ of the Lord. Worsley New Testament And it was revealed to him by the holy Spirit, that he should not die before he had seen the Anointed of the Lord. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Prophecy of Simeon25Now 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. 26 The Holy Spirit had revealed to him that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. 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,… Cross References Isaiah 42:1 “Here is My Servant, whom I uphold, My Chosen One, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will bring justice to the nations. Isaiah 61:1 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, Isaiah 52:10 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. Isaiah 40:5 And the glory of the LORD will be revealed, and all humanity together will see it.” For the mouth of the LORD has spoken. Isaiah 49:6 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.” Malachi 3:1 “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. Psalm 98:2-3 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. Psalm 89:19 You once spoke in a vision; to Your godly ones You said, “I have bestowed help on a warrior; I have exalted one chosen from the people. Psalm 132:11 The LORD swore an oath to David, a promise He will not revoke: “One of your descendants I will place on your throne. Genesis 49:18 I await Your salvation, O LORD. 1 Samuel 2:35 Then I will raise up for Myself a faithful priest. He will do whatever is in My heart and mind. And I will build for him an enduring house, and he will walk before My anointed one for all time. 2 Samuel 7:12-13 And when your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. Acts 2:30-31 But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him on oath that He would place one of his descendants on his throne. / Foreseeing this, David spoke about the resurrection of the Christ, that He was not abandoned to Hades, nor did His body see decay. Acts 13:23 From the descendants of this man, God has brought to Israel the Savior Jesus, as He promised. Acts 13:32-33 And now we proclaim to you the good news: What God promised our fathers / He has fulfilled for us, their children, by raising up Jesus. As it is written in the second Psalm: ‘You are My Son; today I have become Your Father.’ Treasury of Scripture And it was revealed to him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ. it. Psalm 25:14 The secret of the LORD is with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant. Amos 3:7 Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets. see death. Psalm 89:49 Lord, where are thy former lovingkindnesses, which thou swarest unto David in thy truth? Luke 9:27 But I tell you of a truth, there be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God. Psalm 89:48 What man is he that liveth, and shall not see death? shall he deliver his soul from the hand of the grave? Selah. the Lord's. Psalm 2:2,6 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying, … Isaiah 61:1 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; Daniel 9:24-26 Seventy weeks are determined upon thy people and upon thy holy city, to finish the transgression, and to make an end of sins, and to make reconciliation for iniquity, and to bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal up the vision and prophecy, and to anoint the most Holy… Jump to Previous Christ Communicated Consolation Death Die Divinely Ghost God-Fearing Holy Israel Jerusalem Lord's Revealed Spirit Symeon Upright WaitingJump to Next Christ Communicated Consolation Death Die Divinely Ghost God-Fearing Holy Israel Jerusalem Lord's Revealed Spirit Symeon Upright WaitingLuke 2 1. Augustus taxes all the Roman empire.6. The nativity of Jesus. 8. An angel relates it to the shepherds, and many sing praises to God for it. 15. The shepherds glorify God. 21. Jesus is circumcised. 22. Mary purified. 25. Simeon and Anna prophesy of Jesus, 39. who increases in wisdom, 41. questions in the temple with the teachers, 51. and is obedient to his parents. The Holy Spirit The phrase "The Holy Spirit" refers to the third person of the Trinity, who is active in the world, guiding, comforting, and revealing God's truth to believers. In the Greek, "Holy Spirit" is "ἅγιον πνεῦμα" (hagion pneuma), emphasizing the sacred and set-apart nature of the Spirit. The Holy Spirit's role in revelation is significant, as it underscores the divine communication and assurance given to Simeon. This highlights the intimate relationship between God and His people, where the Spirit acts as a bridge, ensuring that God's promises are personally and powerfully communicated. had revealed to him that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ The Lord's Christ.--The word retains all the fulness of its meaning--the Messiah, the Anointed of Jehovah. Verse 26. - That he should not see death. The idea of the aged Simeon comes from a notice in the apocryphal 'Gospel of the Nativity,' which speaks of him as a hundred and thirteen years old. These legendary "Gospels" are totally devoid of all authority; here and there possibly a true "memory" not preserved in any of the "four" may exist, but in general they are extravagant and improbable. The Arabic 'Gospel of the Infancy' here speaks of Simeon seeing the Babe shining like a pillar of light in his mother's arms. There is an old and striking legend which speaks of this devout Jew being long puzzled and disturbed by the Messianic prophecy (Isaiah 7:14), "A virgin shall conceive;" at length he received a supernatural intimation that he should not see dearth until he had seen the fulfillment of the strange prophecy, the menacing of which he had so long failed to see.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Theτοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Holy Ἁγίου (Hagiou) Adjective - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's 40: Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred. Spirit Πνεύματος (Pneumatos) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's 4151: Wind, breath, spirit. had ἦν (ēn) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. revealed κεχρηματισμένον (kechrēmatismenon) Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 5537: From chrema; to utter an oracle, i.e. Divinely intimate; by implication, to constitute a firm for business, i.e. bear as a title. to him αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. [that he would] not μὴ (mē) Adverb Strong's 3361: Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. see ἰδεῖν (idein) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strong's 3708: Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear. death θάνατον (thanaton) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 2288: Death, physical or spiritual. From thnesko; death. before πρὶν (prin) Adverb Strong's 4250: Formerly, before. Adverb from pro; prior, sooner. he had seen ἴδῃ (idē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 3708: Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Lord’s Κυρίου (Kyriou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. Christ. Χριστὸν (Christon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 5547: Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. Links Luke 2:26 NIVLuke 2:26 NLT Luke 2:26 ESV Luke 2:26 NASB Luke 2:26 KJV Luke 2:26 BibleApps.com Luke 2:26 Biblia Paralela Luke 2:26 Chinese Bible Luke 2:26 French Bible Luke 2:26 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Luke 2:26 It had been revealed to him (Luke Lu Lk) |