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 that he would not see death before he should see the Christ of the Lord. 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). Berean Annotated Bible The Holy Spirit {Hagiou Pneumatos} had revealed to him that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s {Kyriou} Christ (the Anointed One). 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. 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. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThe Holy Spirit had revealed to him that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. 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 that he would not see death before he should see the Christ of the Lord. 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 (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) 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 The Holy Spirit had revealed to him John 16:13 However, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth. For He will not speak on His own, but He will speak what He hears, and He will declare to you what is to come. 1 Corinthians 2:10 But God has revealed it to us by the Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God. Amos 3:7 Surely the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets. that he would not see death Psalm 89:48 What man can live and never see death? Can he deliver his soul from the power of Sheol? Selah 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. John 8:51 Truly, truly, I tell you, if anyone keeps My word, he will never see death.” before he had seen the Lord’s Christ John 12:21 They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and requested of him, “Sir, we want to see Jesus.” Acts 2:36 Therefore let all Israel know with certainty that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ!” John 20:31 But these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name. 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. 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 had revealed to him Simeon had received a direct promise from God through the Holy Spirit. The Spirit was active in revealing God’s will and preparing faithful people for the coming Messiah before the events of Pentecost. Jhn 16:13 However, when the Spirit of truth comes… that he would not see death Simeon was assured that his life would be preserved until God fulfilled this personal promise. His waiting reflected Israel’s long expectation of God’s promised salvation. Psa 89:48 Can he deliver his soul from the power of Sheol?… before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. The Lord’s Christ is the Messiah appointed and sent by God. When Simeon saw the infant Jesus, he recognized that God’s promised Redeemer had come and that the hope of Israel was being fulfilled. Jhn 12:21 They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee,… Persons / Places / Events 1. SimeonA devout and righteous man in Jerusalem who was waiting for the consolation of Israel. The Holy Spirit was upon him, and he was promised that he would not die before seeing the Messiah. 2. The Holy Spirit The third person of the Trinity, who revealed to Simeon that he would see the Messiah before his death. The Holy Spirit plays a crucial role in guiding and revealing God's plans to His people. 3. The Lord’s Christ Refers to Jesus, the Messiah, whom Simeon was promised to see. "Christ" is the Greek equivalent of the Hebrew "Messiah," meaning "Anointed One." 4. Jerusalem The city where these events took place, significant as the religious and cultural center of Jewish life and the location of the Temple. 5. The Consolation of Israel A term referring to the hope and expectation of the coming Messiah who would bring comfort and redemption to Israel. Teaching Points The Role of the Holy SpiritThe Holy Spirit actively communicates God's promises and guidance to believers. We should seek to be sensitive to the Spirit's leading in our lives. Faith and Patience Simeon's life exemplifies faith and patience as he waited for God's promise to be fulfilled. We are encouraged to trust in God's timing and promises. The Fulfillment of God's Promises God's promises are sure and will be fulfilled. Simeon's experience reminds us that God is faithful to His word. The Expectation of Christ Just as Simeon awaited the first coming of Christ, we are called to live in expectation of His return. The Importance of Spiritual Readiness Simeon's readiness to receive the Messiah challenges us to be spiritually prepared for God's work in our lives. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Luke 2:26?2. How does Luke 2:26 demonstrate God's faithfulness to His promises? 3. What role does the Holy Spirit play in revealing truth in Luke 2:26? 4. How can we seek the Holy Spirit's guidance in our daily lives? 5. How does Simeon's experience in Luke 2:26 inspire patience in awaiting God's promises? 6. What other scriptures highlight the importance of the Holy Spirit's revelation? 7. How does Luke 2:26 affirm the role of prophecy in Christian theology? 8. What evidence supports the historical accuracy of Luke 2:26? 9. How does Luke 2:26 influence the understanding of divine revelation? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Luke 2? (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. Luke 2:26 shows the Holy Spirit personally assuring a faithful believer that he will physically live to behold the incarnate Messiah. The verse combines divine initiative, prophetic revelation, and faithful expectation, culminating in the certainty that God’s anointed Savior will be seen, embraced, and proclaimed exactly as promised.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. Additonal Resources Luke 2:26 Blue Letter BibleLuke 2:26 Bible Gateway Luke 2:26 Bible.com Luke 2:26 NIV |
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