23 (just as it is written in the law of the Lord: Every firstborn male[a] will be dedicated[b] to the Lord(A)[c]) 24 and to offer a sacrifice (according to what is stated in the law of the Lord: a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons(B)[d]).

Simeon’s Prophetic Praise

25 There was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout,(C) looking forward to Israel’s consolation,[e](D) and the Holy Spirit was on him.

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Footnotes

  1. Luke 2:23 Lit “Every male that opens a womb
  2. Luke 2:23 Lit be called holy
  3. Luke 2:23 Ex 13:2,12
  4. Luke 2:24 Lv 5:11; 12:8
  5. Luke 2:25 The coming of the Messiah with His salvation for the nation; Is 40:1; 61:2; Lk 2:26,30

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