Luke 2:38
King James Version
28 Jul 2026
“And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.”
ὥρα
Hour, appointed time. Hṓra. Jesus often spoke of his hour, the moment ordained for his glory and sacrifice. Every season of your life is held in the Father's hands. Be present in the hour you are given.
ἐφίστημι
having come up
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ἐφίστημι
To stand upon, be present, appear suddenly. Ephistēmi. Angels, shepherds, and the risen Christ all experienced this sudden arriving presence. God shows up unannounced. Stay ready.
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θεός
to God
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θεός
God. Theos. In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God. The ultimate reality. The source of all existence. Personal knowable and present.
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λαλέω
was speaking
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λαλέω
To speak, to talk, to utter. He spoke and it was done. The word of God is not silent. It is always speaking.
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περί
concerning
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περί
properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive case denoting the subject or occasion or superlative point; with the accusative case the locality, circuit, matter, circumstance or general period)
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πᾶς
to all
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πᾶς
All, every, whole, any. Pas. All things work together for good. All authority has been given to Me. All the promises of God are yes in Christ. God thinks in absolutes of blessing.
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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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λύτρωσις
the] redemption
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λύτρωσις
Redemption, ransoming, deliverance. Lýtrōsis. God sent his Son to accomplish a lýtrōsis that no human effort could achieve. The price has been paid in full. Rest in it.
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Ἱερουσαλήμ
of Jerusalem.
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Ἱερουσαλήμ
Jerusalem, the holy city. Hierousalḗm. The city where God chose to place his name, where the temple stood, where Christ was crucified and rose again. Every promise runs through Jerusalem.
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