Luke 2:25
King James Version
9 Jun 2026
“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.”
πνεῦμα
Spirit, breath, wind. Pneuma. God is Spirit. The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity, God living inside every believer. He leads guides comforts and empowers.
παράκλησις
the] consolation
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παράκλησις
Comfort, exhortation, encouragement. Paraklesis. The comfort with which God comforts us overflows to others. The comforted become the comforters. Pain becomes purpose.
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ὄνομα
name was
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ὄνομα
A name, a reputation, a character. There is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved. The name of Jesus is unique and exclusive.
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ὅς
whose
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ὅς
Who, which, that, the one who. He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. God finishes what He starts.
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προσδέχομαι
waiting for
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προσδέχομαι
to admit (to intercourse, hospitality, credence, or (figuratively) endurance); by implication, to await (with confidence or patience)
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Ἰσραήλ
of Israel;
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Ἰσραήλ
Israel (i.e. Jisrael), the adopted name of Jacob, including his descendants (literally or figuratively)
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δίκαιος
was] righteous
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δίκαιος
equitable (in character or act); by implication, innocent, holy (absolutely or relatively)
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εὐλαβής
devout
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εὐλαβής
taking well (carefully), i.e. circumspect (religiously, pious)
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Ἱερουσαλήμ
Jerusalem
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Ἱερουσαλήμ
Hierusalem (i.e. Jerushalem), the capitol of Palestine
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Συμεών
Simeon
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Συμεών
Symeon (i.e. Shimon), the name of five Israelites
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εἰμί
there was
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εἰμί
I exist (used only when emphatic)
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ἰδού
behold
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ἰδού
used as imperative lo!;
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