Luke 2:34
King James Version
9 Jun 2026
“And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against;”
σημεῖον
Sign, miracle, token, wonder. Semeion. Unless you see signs and wonders you will not believe. Signs point beyond themselves. The miracle is never the main thing. It points to the One who does it.
εὐλογέω
blessed
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εὐλογέω
To bless, to speak well of. Eulogeo. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Blessing God is acknowledging that He is the source of all good things.
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οὗτος
this Child
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οὗτος
This, this one, this person. This is My Son whom I love. With Him I am well pleased. The words spoken over Jesus are spoken over you through your union with Him.
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πολύς
of many
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πολύς
Many, much, great. Polus. Much fruit. Many witnesses. Great grace. God is not stingy. He gives abundantly to those who are connected to the vine.
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Ἰσραήλ
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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Μαρία
Mary
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Μαρία
Maria or Mariam (i.e. Mirjam), the name of six Christian females
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μήτηρ
mother
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μήτηρ
a "mother" (literally or figuratively, immediate or remote)
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πτῶσις
the] falling
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πτῶσις
a crash, i.e. downfall (literally or figuratively)
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Συμεών
Simeon
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Συμεών
Symeon (i.e. Shimon), the name of five Israelites
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κεῖμαι
is appointed
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κεῖμαι
to lie outstretched (literally or figuratively)
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ἰδού
Behold
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ἰδού
used as imperative lo!;
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