Luke 2:34

King James Version:

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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;

Complete Jewish Bible:

Shim`on blessed them and said to the child's mother, Miryam, "This child will cause many in Isra'el to fall and to rise, he will become a sign whom people will speak against;

Berean Standard Bible:

Then Simeon blessed them and said to His mother Mary: “Behold, this Child is appointed to cause the rise and fall of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against,

American Standard Version:

and Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the falling and the rising of many in Israel; and for a sign which is spoken against;

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And^{G2532} Simeon^{G4826} blessed^{G2127} them^{G846}, and^{G2532} said^{G2036} unto^{G4314} Mary^{G3137} his^{G846} mother^{G3384}, Behold^{G2400}, this^{G3778} child is set^{G2749} for^{G1519} the fall^{G4431} and^{G2532} rising again^{G386} of many^{G4183} in^{G1722} Israel^{G2474}; and^{G2532} for^{G1519} a sign^{G4592} which shall be spoken against^{G483};

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Commentary for Luke 2:34

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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: G4826
   There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: Συμεών
   Transliteration: Symeṓn
   Pronunciation: soom-eh-one'
   Description: from the same as Σίμων; Symeon (i.e. Shimon), the name of five Israelites:--Simeon, Simon.
   
3. 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.
   
4. 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.
   
5. 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.
   
6. Strong's Number: G4314
   There are 674 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: πρός
   Transliteration: prós
   Pronunciation: pros
   Description: a strengthened form of πρό; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near to; usually with the accusative case, the place, time, occasion, or respect, which is the destination of the relation, i.e. whither or for which it is predicated):--about, according to , against, among, at, because of, before, between, (where-)by, for, X at thy house, in, for intent, nigh unto, of, which pertain to, that, to (the end that), X together, to (you) -ward, unto, with(-in). In the comparative case, it denotes essentially the same applications, namely, motion towards, accession to, or nearness at.
   
7. Strong's Number: G3137
   There are 46 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: Μαρία
   Transliteration: María
   Pronunciation: mar-ee-am'
   Description: of Hebrew origin (מִרְיָם); Maria or Mariam (i.e. Mirjam), the name of six Christian females:-- Mary.
   
8. Strong's Number: G3384
   There are 79 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: μήτηρ
   Transliteration: mḗtēr
   Pronunciation: may'-tare
   Description: apparently a primary word; a "mother" (literally or figuratively, immediate or remote):--mother.
   
9. Strong's Number: G2400
   There are 204 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἰδού
   Transliteration: idoú
   Pronunciation: id-oo'
   Description: second person singular imperative middle voice of εἴδω; used as imperative lo!; --behold, lo, see.
   
10. Strong's Number: G3778
    There are 344 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: οὗτος
    Transliteration: hoûtos
    Pronunciation: how'-tahee
    Description: from the article ὁ and αὐτός; the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated):--he (it was that), hereof, it, she, such as, the same, these, they, this (man, same, woman), which, who.
    
11. Strong's Number: G2749
    There are 26 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: κεῖμαι
    Transliteration: keîmai
    Pronunciation: ki'-mahee
    Description: middle voice of a primary verb; to lie outstretched (literally or figuratively):--be (appointed, laid up, made, set), lay, lie. Compare τίθημι.
    
12. 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).
    
13. Strong's Number: G4431
    There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πτῶσις
    Transliteration: ptōsis
    Pronunciation: pto'-sis
    Description: from the alternate of πίπτω; a crash, i.e. downfall (literally or figuratively):--fall.
    
14. Strong's Number: G386
    There are 189 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀνάστασις
    Transliteration: anástasis
    Pronunciation: an-as'-tas-is
    Description: from ἀνίστημι; a standing up again, i.e. (literally) a resurrection from death (individual, genitive case or by implication, (its author)), or (figuratively) a (moral) recovery (of spiritual truth):--raised to life again, resurrection, rise from the dead, that should rise, rising again.
    
15. Strong's Number: G4183
    There are 331 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πολύς
    Transliteration: polýs
    Pronunciation: pol-oos'
    Description: including the forms from the alternate ; (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely:--abundant, + altogether, common, + far (passed, spent), (+ be of a) great (age, deal, -ly, while), long, many, much, oft(-en (-times)), plenteous, sore, straitly. Compare πλεῖστος, πλείων.
    
16. Strong's Number: G1722
    There are 2129 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐν
    Transliteration: en
    Pronunciation: en
    Description: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between εἰς and ἐκ); "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.:--about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (… sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
    
17. Strong's Number: G2474
    There are 68 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Ἰσραήλ
    Transliteration: Israḗl
    Pronunciation: is-rah-ale'
    Description: of Hebrew origin (יִשְׂרָאֵל); Israel (i.e. Jisrael), the adopted name of Jacob, including his descendants (literally or figuratively):--Israel.
    
18. Strong's Number: G4592
    There are 69 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: σημεῖον
    Transliteration: sēmeîon
    Pronunciation: say-mi'-on
    Description: neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of σημαίνω; an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally:--miracle, sign, token, wonder.
    
19. Strong's Number: G483
    There are 26 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀντιλέγω
    Transliteration: antilégō
    Pronunciation: an-til'-eg-o
    Description: from ἀντί and λέγω; to dispute, refuse:--answer again, contradict, deny, gainsay(-er), speak against.