Luke 2:28

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said,

Complete Jewish Bible:

Shim`on took him in his arms, made a b'rakhah to God, and said,

Berean Standard Bible:

Simeon took Him in his arms and blessed God, saying:

American Standard Version:

then he received him into his arms, and blessed God, and said,

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Then{G2532} took{G1209} he{G846} him{G846} up{G1209} in{G1519} his{G846} arms{G43}, and{G2532} blessed{G2127} God{G2316}, and{G2532} said{G2036},

Cross-References (KJV):

Luke 1:64

  • And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue [loosed], and he spake, and praised God.

Luke 2:20

  • And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.

Luke 2:13

  • And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

Luke 2:14

  • Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

Psalms 135:19

  • Bless the LORD, O house of Israel: bless the LORD, O house of Aaron:

Psalms 135:20

  • Bless the LORD, O house of Levi: ye that fear the LORD, bless the LORD.

Luke 1:68

  • Blessed [be] the Lord God of Israel; for he hath visited and redeemed his people,

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Commentary for Luke 2:28

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: G2532
    There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καί
    Transliteration: kaí
    Pronunciation: kahee
    Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
  2. Strong's Number: G1209
    There are 48 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: δέχομαι
    Transliteration: déchomai
    Pronunciation: dekh'-om-ahee
    Description: middle voice of a primary verb; to receive (in various applications, literally or figuratively):--accept, receive, take. Compare λαμβάνω.
  3. Strong's Number: G846
    There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: αὐτός
    Transliteration: autós
    Pronunciation: ow-tos'
    Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ.
  4. Strong's Number: G1519
    There are 1513 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: εἰς
    Transliteration: eis
    Pronunciation: ice
    Description: a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases:--(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), …ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
  5. Strong's Number: G43
    There are 1605 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀγκάλη
    Transliteration: ankálē
    Pronunciation: ang-kal'-ay
    Description: from (a bend, "ache"); an arm (as curved):--arm.
  6. Strong's Number: G2127
    There are 41 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: εὐλογέω
    Transliteration: eulogéō
    Pronunciation: yoo-log-eh'-o
    Description: from a compound of εὖ and λόγος; to speak well of, i.e. (religiously) to bless (thank or invoke a benediction upon, prosper):--bless, praise.
  7. Strong's Number: G2316
    There are 1172 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: θεός
    Transliteration: theós
    Pronunciation: theh'-os
    Description: of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with ὁ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very:--X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
  8. Strong's Number: G2036
    There are 901 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἔπω
    Transliteration: épō
    Pronunciation: ep'-o
    Description: a primary verb (used only in the definite past tense, the others being borrowed from ἐρέω, ῥέω, and φημί); to speak or say (by word or writing):--answer, bid, bring word, call, command, grant, say (on), speak, tell. Compare λέγω.