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. 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. Contemporary English Version and told him that he would not die until he had seen Christ the Lord. Douay-Rheims Bible And he had received an answer from the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Christ of 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. Literal Standard Version and it has been divinely told him by the Holy Spirit—not to see death before he may see the Christ of the LORD. Majority Standard Bible The Holy Spirit had revealed to him that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. 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. 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 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. 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. 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. 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 Psalm 89:48 What man can live and never see death? Can he deliver his soul from the power of Sheol? Selah Matthew 2:12 And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they withdrew to their country by another route. Luke 2:29 "Sovereign Lord, as You have promised, You now dismiss Your servant in peace. John 8:51 Truly, truly, I tell you, if anyone keeps My word, he will never see death." Hebrews 11:5 By faith Enoch was taken up so that he did not see death: "He could not be found, because God had taken him away." For before he was taken, he was commended as one who pleased God. 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. (26) It was revealed unto him.--The Greek word is the same as that rendered "warned" in Matthew 2:12. It implies a divine oracular communication, but rests on a different idea from the "unveiling," which lies at the root of the word "reveal." The message in this case came clearly as an answer to prayers and yearnings. 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) |
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