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Luke 2

BSB·52 verses ·New Testament
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1Nowδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → thoseἐκείναιςekeinais — that one, that person, the otherG1565 — Full Word Study → daysἡμέραιςhēmerais — A 24-hour period; time; eraG2250 — Full Word Study → a decreeδόγμαdogma — official decree or ordinanceG1378 — Full Word Study → went outἐξῆλθενexēlthen — to go out, exit, or departG1831 — Full Word Study → fromπαρὰpara — from, beside, with, nearG3844 — Full Word Study → CaesarΚαίσαροςKaisaros — Roman EmperorG2541 — Full Word Study → AugustusΑὐγούστουAugoustou — majestic, venerable rulerG828 — Full Word Study → that a census should be takenἀπογράφεσθαιapographesthai — to register or enroll in an official listG583 — Full Word Study → of theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → wholeπᾶσανpasan — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → empireοἰκουμένηνoikoumenēn — inhabited world; the earth as populated and orderedG3625 — Full Word Study →. 2This was the firstπρώτηprōtē — First in order, rank, or importance; chief, foremostG4413 — Full Word Study → censusἀπογραφὴapographē — Official enrollment or registration of people for taxationG582 — Full Word Study → to take place while QuiriniusΚυρηνίουKyrēniou — Roman governor of SyriaG2958 — Full Word Study → was governorἡγεμονεύοντοςhēgemoneuontos — to govern, rule, or exercise authorityG2230 — Full Word Study → ofτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → SyriaΣυρίαςSyrias — Region in the LevantG4947 — Full Word Study →. 3Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → everyoneπάντεςpantes — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → wentἐπορεύοντοeporeuonto — To go, travel, or journeyG4198 — Full Word Study → toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → his ownἑαυτοῦheautou — himself, herself, itself, themselves; oneselfG1438 — Full Word Study → townπόλινpolin — A city; a populated urban centerG4172 — Full Word Study → to registerἀπογράφεσθαιapographesthai — to register or enroll in an official listG583 — Full Word Study →. 4So JosephἸωσὴφIōsēph — God will increaseG2501 — Full Word Study → alsoκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → went upἈνέβηAnebē — to go up, ascend, climbG305 — Full Word Study → fromἀπὸapo — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → NazarethΝαζαρὲθNazareth — City of Jesus's youthG3478 — Full Word Study → in GalileeΓαλιλαίαςGalilaias — Northern Israel regionG1056 — Full Word Study → toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → JudeaἸουδαίανIoudaian — The southern Jewish regionG2449 — Full Word Study →, toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → the city of DavidΔαυὶδDauid — BelovedG1138 — Full Word Study → calledκαλεῖταιkaleitai — to call, summon, or nameG2564 — Full Word Study → BethlehemΒηθλεέμBēthleem — House of BreadG965 — Full Word Study →, sinceδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → heαὐτὸνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → wasεἶναιeinai — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → fromἐξex — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → the house andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → lineπατριᾶςpatrias — Family line or kinship groupG3965 — Full Word Study → of DavidΔαυίδDauid — BelovedG1138 — Full Word Study →. 5He went there to register withσὺνsyn — with, together with, alongsideG4862 — Full Word Study → MaryΜαριὰμMariam — Of the seaG3137 — Full Word Study →, who wasτῇtē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → pledged to him in marriageἐμνηστευμένῃemnēsteumenē — to betroth; to pledge in marriageG3423 — Full Word Study → and was expecting a childἐγκύῳenkyō — Pregnant; with childG1471 — Full Word Study →. 6WhileἘγένετοEgeneto — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study → they wereεἶναιeinai — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → thereἐκεῖekei — in that place, there, thitherG1563 — Full Word Study →, theαἱhai — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → timeἡμέραιhēmerai — A 24-hour period; time; eraG2250 — Full Word Study → cameἐπλήσθησανeplēsthēsan — to fill, complete, accomplish fullyG4130 — Full Word Study → forτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → herαὐτήνautēn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → Child to be bornτεκεῖνtekein — To give birth; to bear or bring forthG5088 — Full Word Study →. 7Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → she gave birth toἔτεκενeteken — To give birth; to bear or bring forthG5088 — Full Word Study → herαὐτῆςautēs — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → firstbornπρωτότοκονprōtotokon — firstborn; preeminent; having priority of placeG4416 — Full Word Study →, a Sonυἱὸνhuion — Son; male child or descendantG5207 — Full Word Study →. She wrapped Him in swaddling clothsἐσπαργάνωσενesparganōsen — to wrap in swaddling clothes; to swaddleG4683 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → laidἀνέκλινενaneklinen — to recline at table; to sit downG347 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτὸνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → a mangerφάτνῃphatnē — feeding trough or manger for animalsG5336 — Full Word Study →, becauseδιότιdioti — because; for the reason thatG1360 — Full Word Study → there wasἦνēn — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → noοὐκouk — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study → roomτόποςtopos — A physical or geographical location; a place or regionG5117 — Full Word Study → for themαὐτοῖςautois — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → innκαταλύματιkatalymati — guest room; lodging place; innG2646 — Full Word Study →. 8AndΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → there wereἦσανēsan — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → shepherdsποιμένεςpoimenes — Shepherd; one who tends sheep or peopleG4166 — Full Word Study → residing in the fieldsἀγραυλοῦντεςagraulountes — to sleep or lodge in the open fieldG63 — Full Word Study → nearbyχώρᾳchōra — land, country, region, territoryG5561 — Full Word Study →, keepingφυλάσσοντεςphylassontes — to guard, keep, preserve, or observeG5442 — Full Word Study → watchφυλακὰςphylakas — Prison, guard post, or watchful keepingG5438 — Full Word Study → overἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → theirαὐτῶνautōn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → flocksποίμνηνpoimnēn — A flock of sheep; congregation under careG4167 — Full Word Study → by nightνυκτὸςnyktos — The period of darkness; nightG3571 — Full Word Study →. 9Just thenκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → an angelἄγγελοςangelos — Messenger; divine or heavenly envoyG32 — Full Word Study → of the Lord stood beforeἐπέστηepestē — to stand near; to approach; to be presentG2186 — Full Word Study → themαὐτοῖςautois — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → the glory of the Lord shone aroundπεριέλαμψενperielampsen — to shine around; to illuminateG4034 — Full Word Study → themαὐτούςautous — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → they were terrifiedἐφοβήθησανephobēthēsan — to fear, be afraid; to reverence, respectG5399 — Full Word Study →. 10Butκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → angelἄγγελοςangelos — Messenger; divine or heavenly envoyG32 — Full Word Study → saidεἶπενeipen — to speak, say, or tellG2036 — Full Word Study → to themαὐτοῖςautois — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →, “Do not be afraidφοβεῖσθεphobeisthe — to fear, be afraid; to reverence, respectG5399 — Full Word Study →! Forγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → beholdἰδοὺidou — Look! Behold! See!G2400 — Full Word Study →, I bring you good newsεὐαγγελίζομαιeuangelizomai — To proclaim or announce good news; to preach the gospelG2097 — Full Word Study → of great joyχαρὰνcharan — Joy, gladness, delightG5479 — Full Word Study → thatἥτιςhētis — whoever, whichever, the one whoG3748 — Full Word Study → will beἔσταιestai — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → for allπαντὶpanti — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → peopleλαῷlaō — a people; a nation; the common peopleG2992 — Full Word Study →: 11Todayσήμερονsēmeron — Today; this present dayG4594 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → the city of DavidΔαυίδDauid — BelovedG1138 — Full Word Study → a SaviorΣωτήρSōtēr — One who saves; deliverer; rescuerG4990 — Full Word Study → has been bornἐτέχθηetechthē — To give birth; to bear or bring forthG5088 — Full Word Study → to youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →. Heὅςhos — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → isἐστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστὸςChristos — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study → the Lord! 12Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → this will be a‹τὸ›to — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → signσημεῖονsēmeion — A sign, miracle, or supernatural tokenG4592 — Full Word Study → to youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →: You will findεὑρήσετεheurēsete — to find, discover, or obtainG2147 — Full Word Study → a babyβρέφοςbrephos — newborn infant, young childG1025 — Full Word Study → wrapped in swaddling clothsἐσπαργανωμένονesparganōmenon — to wrap in swaddling clothes; to swaddleG4683 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → lyingκείμενονkeimenon — to lie, be laid, be appointedG2749 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → a mangerφάτνῃphatnē — feeding trough or manger for animalsG5336 — Full Word Study →.” 13AndΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → suddenlyἐξαίφνηςexaiphnēs — suddenly, unexpectedly, all at onceG1810 — Full Word Study → there appearedἐγένετοegeneto — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study → withσὺνsyn — with, together with, alongsideG4862 — Full Word Study → theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → angelἀγγέλῳangelō — Messenger; divine or heavenly envoyG32 — Full Word Study → a great multitudeπλῆθοςplēthos — a large crowd or multitude of peopleG4128 — Full Word Study → of the heavenly hostστρατιᾶςstratias — army, military host, multitude of soldiersG4756 — Full Word Study →, praisingαἰνούντωνainountōn — To praise, commend, or speak well ofG134 — Full Word Study → GodΘεὸνTheon — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → sayingλεγόντωνlegontōn — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study →: 14GloryΔόξαDoxa — Radiant honor, splendor, or divine brightnessG1391 — Full Word Study → to GodΘεῷTheō — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → the highest, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → onἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → earthγῆςgēs — earth, land, ground, worldG1093 — Full Word Study → peaceεἰρήνηeirēnē — Peace; absence of conflict; inner tranquilityG1515 — Full Word Study → toἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → menἀνθρώποιςanthrōpois — human being, man, personG444 — Full Word Study → on whom His favor restsεὐδοκίαςeudokias — Good pleasure, favorable will, or benevolent desireG2107 — Full Word Study →!” 15Whenἐγένετοegeneto — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study → theοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → angelsἄγγελοιangeloi — Messenger; divine or heavenly envoyG32 — Full Word Study → had leftἀπῆλθονapēlthon — to go away, depart, leaveG565 — Full Word Study → themαὐτῶνautōn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → and gone into heavenοὐρανὸνouranon — Heaven; the sky; God's dwelling placeG3772 — Full Word Study →, theοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → shepherdsποιμένεςpoimenes — Shepherd; one who tends sheep or peopleG4166 — Full Word Study → saidἐλάλουνelaloun — to speak, say, or utter wordsG2980 — Full Word Study → toπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → one anotherἀλλήλουςallēlous — one another; mutual relationshipG240 — Full Word Study →, “Let us goΔιέλθωμενDielthōmen — to pass through, traverse, journey acrossG1330 — Full Word Study → toἕωςheōs — until; up to a point in time or spaceG2193 — Full Word Study → BethlehemΒηθλεὲμBēthleem — House of BreadG965 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → seeἴδωμενidōmen — To see, perceive, or observe with the eyes or mindG3708 — Full Word Study → thisτοῦτοtouto — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → thing thatτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → has happenedγεγονὸςgegonos — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study →, whichho — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → LordΚύριοςKyrios — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study → has made knownἐγνώρισενegnōrisen — to make known, reveal, declareG1107 — Full Word Study → to usἡμῖνhēmin — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →.” 16SoΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → they hurried offσπεύσαντεςspeusantes — to hurry, hasten, move quicklyG4692 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → foundἀνεῦρανaneuran — to find out, discover, locateG429 — Full Word Study → MaryΜαριὰμMariam — Of the seaG3137 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → JosephἸωσὴφIōsēph — God will increaseG2501 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Babyβρέφοςbrephos — newborn infant, young childG1025 — Full Word Study →, who was lyinἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study →g in theτῇtē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → mangerφάτνῃphatnē — feeding trough or manger for animalsG5336 — Full Word Study →. 17After they had seen the Child, they spreadἐγνώρισανegnōrisan — to make known, reveal, declareG1107 — Full Word Study → theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → messageῥήματοςrhēmatos — A spoken word or utterance; a declarationG4487 — Full Word Study → they had receivedλαληθέντοςlalēthentos — to speak, say, or utter wordsG2980 — Full Word Study → aboutπερὶperi — about, concerning, around, on behalf ofG4012 — Full Word Study → Him. 18Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → allπάντεςpantes — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → whoοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → heard it were amazedἐθαύμασανethaumasan — To marvel, wonder, or be amazedG2296 — Full Word Study → atπερὶperi — about, concerning, around, on behalf ofG4012 — Full Word Study → whatτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → shepherdsποιμένωνpoimenōn — Shepherd; one who tends sheep or peopleG4166 — Full Word Study → saidλαληθέντωνlalēthentōn — to speak, say, or utter wordsG2980 — Full Word Study → toπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → themαὐτούςautous — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. 19Butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → MaryΜαρίαMaria — Of the seaG3137 — Full Word Study → treasured upσυνετήρειsynetērei — to keep safe, preserve, maintain intactG4933 — Full Word Study → allπάνταpanta — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → theseταῦταtauta — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → thingsῥήματαrhēmata — A spoken word or utterance; a declarationG4487 — Full Word Study → and pondered them inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → herαὐτῆςautēs — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → heartκαρδίᾳkardia — heart; center of emotion, will, and moral characterG2588 — Full Word Study →. 20Theοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → shepherdsποιμένεςpoimenes — Shepherd; one who tends sheep or peopleG4166 — Full Word Study → returnedὑπέστρεψανhypestrepsan — to turn back, return, come back againG5290 — Full Word Study →, glorifyingδοξάζοντεςdoxazontes — To glorify, honor, or magnify with praiseG1392 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → praisingαἰνοῦντεςainountes — To praise, commend, or speak well ofG134 — Full Word Study → GodΘεὸνTheon — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → forἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → allπᾶσινpasin — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → they had heardἤκουσανēkousan — to hear, listen, or understand by earG191 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → seenεἶδονeidon — To see, perceive, or observe with the eyes or mindG3708 — Full Word Study →, which was just asκαθὼςkathōs — just as; in the manner that; according toG2531 — Full Word Study → the angel had told themαὐτούςautous — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. 21Whenὅτεhote — when, at the time thatG3753 — Full Word Study → the eight daysἡμέραιhēmerai — A 24-hour period; time; eraG2250 — Full Word Study → until His circumcision had passed, He was named Jesus, the name the angel had given Him beforeτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Heαὐτὸνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → had been conceived. 22AndΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → whenὅτεhote — when, at the time thatG3753 — Full Word Study → theαἱhai — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → timeἡμέραιhēmerai — A 24-hour period; time; eraG2250 — Full Word Study → ofτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → purificationκαθαρισμοῦkatharismou — cleansing, purification, or ritual purgingG2512 — Full Word Study → according toκατὰkata — according to, down along, againstG2596 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Lawνόμονnomon — law, rule, or principleG3551 — Full Word Study → of MosesΜωϋσέωςMōuseōs — The lawgiver and prophetG3475 — Full Word Study → was completeἐπλήσθησανeplēsthēsan — to fill, complete, accomplish fullyG4130 — Full Word Study →, His parents brought Himαὐτὸνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → JerusalemἹεροσόλυμαHierosolyma — Holy CityG2414 — Full Word Study → to present Him to theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → LordΚυρίῳKyriō — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study → 23(asκαθὼςkathōs — just as; in the manner that; according toG2531 — Full Word Study → it is writtenγέγραπταιgegraptai — to write or compose in written formG1125 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → the Law of the Lord: “EveryΠᾶνPan — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → firstbornδιανοῖγονdianoigon — to open up; to unfold or discloseG1272 — Full Word Study → maleἄρσενarsen — Male, man, or masculine genderG730 — Full Word Study → shall be consecratedκληθήσεταιklēthēsetai — to call, summon, or nameG2564 — Full Word Study → to theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → LordΚυρίῳKyriō — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study →”), 24andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → to offerδοῦναιdounai — to give, grant, or bestowG1325 — Full Word Study → the sacrifice specifiedεἰρημένονeirēmenon — to say, speak, or declareG2046 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Lawνόμῳnomō — law, rule, or principleG3551 — Full Word Study → of the Lord: “A pairΖεῦγοςZeugos — A yoke; a pair or teamG2201 — Full Word Study → of turtledovesτρυγόνωνtrygonōn — Turtledove; a small dove speciesG5167 — Full Word Study → orē — Or; either...or; conjunction expressing alternativesG2228 — Full Word Study → twoδύοdyo — the number two; a pairG1417 — Full Word Study → youngνοσσοὺςnossous — young bird, nestling, chickG3502 — Full Word Study → pigeonsπεριστερῶνperisterōn — dove or pigeonG4058 — Full Word Study →.” 25NowΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → there wasἦνēn — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → a manἄνθρωποςanthrōpos — human being, man, personG444 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → JerusalemἸερουσαλὴμIerousalēm — Holy City of GodG2419 — Full Word Study → namedὄνομαonoma — name, reputation, or authorityG3686 — Full Word Study → SimeonΣυμεώνSymeōn — God has heardG4826 — Full Word Study →, who was righteous andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → devoutεὐλαβήςeulabēs — reverent, devout, cautiousG2126 — Full Word Study →. He was waiting forπροσδεχόμενοςprosdechomenos — to wait for, receive, or welcome expectantlyG4327 — Full Word Study → the consolation of IsraelἸσραήλIsraēl — God prevailsG2474 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → the Holy SpiritΠνεῦμαPneuma — Spirit; breath; immaterial nature or beingG4151 — Full Word Study → wasἦνēn — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → uponἐπ’ep’ — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → himαὐτόνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. 26Theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → HolyἉγίουHagiou — Set apart for God; morally pure and sacredG40 — Full Word Study → SpiritΠνεύματοςPneumatos — Spirit; breath; immaterial nature or beingG4151 — Full Word Study → hadἦνēn — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → revealedκεχρηματισμένονkechrēmatismenon — to be divinely warned or instructed; to receive revelationG5537 — Full Word Study → to himαὐτῷautō — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → that he would not seeἰδεῖνidein — To see, perceive, or observe with the eyes or mindG3708 — Full Word Study → deathθάνατονthanaton — Death; the state or condition of being deadG2288 — Full Word Study → beforeπρὶνprin — before (in time); prior toG4250 — Full Word Study → he had seenἴδῃidē — To see, perceive, or observe with the eyes or mindG3708 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Lord’sΚυρίουKyriou — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστὸνChriston — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study →. 27Led by theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → SpiritΠνεύματιPneumati — Spirit; breath; immaterial nature or beingG4151 — Full Word Study →, he wentἦλθενēlthen — to come, go, arrive, or appearG2064 — Full Word Study → intoεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → temple courts. Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → whenτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → theτοὺςtous — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → parentsγονεῖςgoneis — parent, father or motherG1118 — Full Word Study → brought inεἰσαγαγεῖνeisagagein — to bring in, lead into, introduceG1521 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → childπαιδίονpaidion — A small child or infant; a young childG3813 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦνIēsoun — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → to doποιῆσαιpoiēsai — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study → forπερὶperi — about, concerning, around, on behalf ofG4012 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → what was customaryεἰθισμένονeithismenon — to be accustomed; to practice habituallyG1480 — Full Word Study → under theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Lawνόμουnomou — law, rule, or principleG3551 — Full Word Study →, 28Simeon tookἐδέξατοedexato — to receive or accept willinglyG1209 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτὸauto — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → inεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → his armsἀγκάλαςankalas — arm; embraceG43 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → blessedεὐλόγησενeulogēsen — To bless, praise, or speak well ofG2127 — Full Word Study → GodΘεὸνTheon — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →, sayingεἶπενeipen — to speak, say, or tellG2036 — Full Word Study →: 29Sovereign LordΔέσποταDespota — Master, Lord, one who has absolute authorityG1203 — Full Word Study →, asκατὰkata — according to, down along, againstG2596 — Full Word Study → Youσουsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → have promisedῥῆμάrhēma — A spoken word or utterance; a declarationG4487 — Full Word Study →, You now dismissἀπολύειςapolyeis — to release, dismiss, or set freeG630 — Full Word Study → Yourσουsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → servantδοῦλόνdoulon — Slave; servant in bondage or serviceG1401 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → peaceεἰρήνῃeirēnē — Peace; absence of conflict; inner tranquilityG1515 — Full Word Study →. 30Forὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → eyesὀφθαλμοίophthalmoi — Eye; sight; vision; spiritual perceptionG3788 — Full Word Study → have seenεἶδονeidon — To see, perceive, or observe with the eyes or mindG3708 — Full Word Study → Yourσουsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → salvationσωτήριόνsōtērion — Saving power or deliverance; salvationG4992 — Full Word Study →, 31whichho — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → You have preparedἡτοίμασαςhētoimasas — To prepare, make ready, arrange beforehandG2090 — Full Word Study → inκατὰkata — according to, down along, againstG2596 — Full Word Study → the sightπρόσωπονprosōpon — Face, presence, or outward appearanceG4383 — Full Word Study → of allπάντωνpantōn — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → peopleλαῶνlaōn — a people; a nation; the common peopleG2992 — Full Word Study →, 32a lightφῶςphōs — Light; illumination; radianceG5457 — Full Word Study → forεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → revelationἀποκάλυψινapokalypsin — Unveiling or disclosure of hidden truthG602 — Full Word Study → to the Gentiles, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → for gloryδόξανdoxan — Radiant honor, splendor, or divine brightnessG1391 — Full Word Study → to Yourσουsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → peopleλαοῦlaou — a people; a nation; the common peopleG2992 — Full Word Study → IsraelἸσραήλIsraēl — God prevailsG2474 — Full Word Study →.” 33The Child’s fatherπατὴρpatēr — father; male parent; ancestorG3962 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → motherμήτηρmētēr — mother; female parentG3384 — Full Word Study → wereἦνēn — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → amazedθαυμάζοντεςthaumazontes — To marvel, wonder, or be amazedG2296 — Full Word Study → atἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → whatτοῖςtois — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → was spokenλαλουμένοιςlaloumenois — to speak, say, or utter wordsG2980 — Full Word Study → aboutπερὶperi — about, concerning, around, on behalf ofG4012 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. 34Thenκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → SimeonΣυμεὼνSymeōn — God has heardG4826 — Full Word Study → blessedεὐλόγησενeulogēsen — To bless, praise, or speak well ofG2127 — Full Word Study → themαὐτοὺςautous — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → saidεἶπενeipen — to speak, say, or tellG2036 — Full Word Study → toπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → motherμητέραmētera — mother; female parentG3384 — Full Word Study → MaryΜαριὰμMariam — Of the seaG3137 — Full Word Study →: “BeholdἸδοὺIdou — Look! Behold! See!G2400 — Full Word Study →, this Child is appointedκεῖταιkeitai — to lie, be laid, be appointedG2749 — Full Word Study → to cause the rise andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → fallπτῶσινptōsin — A fall, collapse, or ruin; downfallG4431 — Full Word Study → of manyπολλῶνpollōn — much, many, great in quantity or degreeG4183 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → IsraelἸσραὴλIsraēl — God prevailsG2474 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → to be a signσημεῖονsēmeion — A sign, miracle, or supernatural tokenG4592 — Full Word Study → that will be spoken againstἀντιλεγόμενονantilegomenon — To contradict, dispute, or speak againstG483 — Full Word Study →, 35so thatὅπωςhopōs — in order that, so that, that (purpose or result)G3704 — Full Word Study → the thoughts ofἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → manyπολλῶνpollōn — much, many, great in quantity or degreeG4183 — Full Word Study → heartsκαρδιῶνkardiōn — heart; center of emotion, will, and moral characterG2588 — Full Word Study → will be revealedἀποκαλυφθῶσινapokalyphthōsin — to uncover, reveal, or disclose hidden thingsG601 — Full Word Study →andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → a swordῥομφαίαrhomphaia — A large sword or saber; a bladeG4501 — Full Word Study → will pierceδιελεύσεταιdieleusetai — to pass through, traverse, journey acrossG1330 — Full Word Study → yourσοῦsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → soulψυχὴνpsychēn — The immaterial self; life force; personG5590 — Full Word Study → as wellδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study →.” 36There wasἦνēn — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → alsoΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → a prophetessπροφῆτιςprophētis — A woman who speaks for God; prophetessG4398 — Full Word Study → named Anna, the daughter of PhanuelΦανουήλPhanouēl — God has appearedG5323 — Full Word Study →, ofἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → the tribe of AsherἈσήρAsēr — Happy, blessedG768 — Full Word Study →, who was well alongπροβεβηκυῖαprobebēkuia — to advance, progress, or move forwardG4260 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → yearsἡμέραιςhēmerais — A 24-hour period; time; eraG2250 — Full Word Study →. She had been marriedζήσασαzēsasa — to live, be alive, existG2198 — Full Word Study → for sevenἑπτὰhepta — the number sevenG2033 — Full Word Study → yearsἔτηetē — a period of twelve months; yearG2094 — Full Word Study →, 37and thenκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → was a widow to the age of eighty-fourὀγδοήκονταogdoēkonta — the number eighty; four scoreG3589 — Full Word Study →. She never leftἀφίστατοaphistato — to depart, withdraw, or fall awayG868 — Full Word Study → theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → templeἱεροῦhierou — The temple building or sanctuaryG2411 — Full Word Study →, but worshiped nightνύκταnykta — The period of darkness; nightG3571 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → dayἡμέρανhēmeran — A 24-hour period; time; eraG2250 — Full Word Study →, fastingνηστείαιςnēsteiais — Abstinence from food; fastingG3521 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → prayingδεήσεσινdeēsesin — earnest petition or supplicationG1162 — Full Word Study →. 38Coming forwardἐπιστᾶσαepistasa — to stand near; to approach; to be presentG2186 — Full Word Study → at thatτῇtē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → momentὥρᾳhōra — A period of time; hour, season, or appointed momentG5610 — Full Word Study →, sheαὐτῇautē — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → gave thanksἀνθωμολογεῖτοanthōmologeito — to give thanks, to praise gratefullyG437 — Full Word Study → to GodΘεῷTheō — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → spokeἐλάλειelalei — to speak, say, or utter wordsG2980 — Full Word Study → aboutπερὶperi — about, concerning, around, on behalf ofG4012 — Full Word Study → the Child to allπᾶσινpasin — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → whoτοῖςtois — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → were waiting forπροσδεχομένοιςprosdechomenois — to wait for, receive, or welcome expectantlyG4327 — Full Word Study → the redemption of JerusalemἸερουσαλήμIerousalēm — Holy City of GodG2419 — Full Word Study →. 39Whenὡςhōs — as, like, when, in the manner thatG5613 — Full Word Study → Jesus’ parents had done everythingπάνταpanta — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → required byκατὰkata — according to, down along, againstG2596 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Lawνόμονnomon — law, rule, or principleG3551 — Full Word Study → of the Lord, they returnedἐπέστρεψανepestrepsan — to turn around, return, or convertG1994 — Full Word Study → toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → GalileeΓαλιλαίανGalilaian — Northern Israel regionG1056 — Full Word Study →, toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → their own townπόλινpolin — A city; a populated urban centerG4172 — Full Word Study → of NazarethΝαζαρέθNazareth — City of Jesus's youthG3478 — Full Word Study →. 40Andδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → theΤὸTo — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Childπαιδίονpaidion — A small child or infant; a young childG3813 — Full Word Study → grewηὔξανενēuxanen — to grow, increase, or enlargeG837 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → became strongἐκραταιοῦτοekrataiouto — to strengthen, make strong, empowerG2901 — Full Word Study →. He was filledπληρούμενονplēroumenon — to fill up, complete, or bring to fulfillmentG4137 — Full Word Study → with wisdomσοφίᾳsophia — Wisdom; divine insight and practical understandingG4678 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → the grace of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → wasἦνēn — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → uponἐπ’ep’ — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτόauto — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. 41Everyκατ’kat’ — according to, down along, againstG2596 — Full Word Study → yearἔτοςetos — a period of twelve months; yearG2094 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → parentsγονεῖςgoneis — parent, father or motherG1118 — Full Word Study → wentἐπορεύοντοeporeuonto — To go, travel, or journeyG4198 — Full Word Study → toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → JerusalemἸερουσαλὴμIerousalēm — Holy City of GodG2419 — Full Word Study → for theτῇtē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Feastἑορτῇheortē — Religious festival or celebrationG1859 — Full Word Study → of theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Passoverπάσχαpascha — Passover; the annual Jewish feast commemorating deliverance from EgyptG3957 — Full Word Study →. 42AndΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → whenὅτεhote — when, at the time thatG3753 — Full Word Study → He wasἐγένετοegeneto — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study → twelveδώδεκαdōdeka — The number twelve; a complete setG1427 — Full Word Study → years old, theyαὐτῶνautōn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → went upἀναβαινόντωνanabainontōn — to go up, ascend, climbG305 — Full Word Study → according toκατὰkata — according to, down along, againstG2596 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → customἔθοςethos — Custom, habit, or established practiceG1485 — Full Word Study → of theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Feastἑορτῆςheortēs — Religious festival or celebrationG1859 — Full Word Study →. 43When thoseτὰςtas — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → daysἡμέραςhēmeras — A 24-hour period; time; eraG2250 — Full Word Study → were overτελειωσάντωνteleiōsantōn — to make perfect, complete, or matureG5048 — Full Word Study → and theyαὐτοὺςautous — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → were returning home, theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → boyπαῖςpais — child, servant, young personG3816 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦςIēsous — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → remained behindὑπέμεινενhypemeinen — To endure, persist, or remain under pressureG5278 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → JerusalemἸερουσαλήμIerousalēm — Holy City of GodG2419 — Full Word Study →, butκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → parentsγονεῖςgoneis — parent, father or motherG1118 — Full Word Study → were unaware He had stayed. 44Assumingνομίσαντεςnomisantes — to think, suppose, or considerG3543 — Full Word Study → Heαὐτὸνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → wasεἶναιeinai — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theirτῇtē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → companyσυνοδίᾳsynodia — traveling company, caravan, processionG4923 — Full Word Study →, they traveled onὁδὸνhodon — road, way, path, journeyG3598 — Full Word Study → for a dayἡμέραςhēmeras — A 24-hour period; time; eraG2250 — Full Word Study → before they began to lookἀνεζήτουνanezētoun — to search out, seek diligentlyG327 — Full Word Study → for Himαὐτὸνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → amongἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → their relativesσυγγενεῦσινsyngeneusin — blood relative, kinsman, family memberG4773 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → friendsγνωστοῖςgnōstois — Known, acquainted with, or notableG1110 — Full Word Study →. 45Whenκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → they could not find Him, they returnedὑπέστρεψανhypestrepsan — to turn back, return, come back againG5290 — Full Word Study → toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → JerusalemἸερουσαλὴμIerousalēm — Holy City of GodG2419 — Full Word Study → to search forἀναζητοῦντεςanazētountes — to search out, seek diligentlyG327 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτόνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. 46FinallyΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study →, afterμετὰmeta — with, after, among, followingG3326 — Full Word Study → threeτρεῖςtreis — The number threeG5140 — Full Word Study → daysἡμέραςhēmeras — A 24-hour period; time; eraG2250 — Full Word Study → they foundεὗρονheuron — to find, discover, or obtainG2147 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτὸνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → temple courts, sittingκαθεζόμενονkathezomenon — to sit down, be seatedG2516 — Full Word Study → amongἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → teachersδιδασκάλωνdidaskalōn — teacherG1320 — Full Word Study →, listening toἀκούονταakouonta — to hear, listen, or understand by earG191 — Full Word Study → themαὐτῶνautōn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → asking them questionsἐπερωτῶνταeperōtōnta — to ask, question, or inquireG1905 — Full Word Study →. 47Andδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → allπάντεςpantes — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → whoοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → heardἀκούοντεςakouontes — to hear, listen, or understand by earG191 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → were astoundedἐξίσταντοexistanto — to astound, perplex, or throw into confusionG1839 — Full Word Study → atἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → understandingσυνέσειsynesei — understandingG4907 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → His answersἀποκρίσεσινapokrisesin — A spoken response or answerG612 — Full Word Study →. 48WhenΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → His parents saw Himαὐτὸνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →, they were astonishedἐξεπλάγησανexeplagēsan — to strike with astonishment; be amazedG1605 — Full Word Study →. “ChildΤέκνονTeknon — child; offspring; son or daughterG5043 — Full Word Study →, whyτίti — Who? What? Which? (interrogative pronoun)G5101 — Full Word Study → have You doneἐποίησαςepoiēsas — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study → thisοὕτωςhoutōs — in this manner; thus; soG3779 — Full Word Study → to usἡμῖνhēmin — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →?” Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → motherμήτηρmētēr — mother; female parentG3384 — Full Word Study → askedεἶπενeipen — to speak, say, or tellG2036 — Full Word Study →. “Yourσουsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → fatherπατήρpatēr — father; male parent; ancestorG3962 — Full Word Study → and Iκἀγὼkagō — And I; I also; even IG2504 — Full Word Study → have been anxiously searchingἐζητοῦμέν*ezētoumen — to seek, search for, desire, requireG2212 — Full Word Study → for Youσεse — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →.” 49WhyΤίTi — Who? What? Which? (interrogative pronoun)G5101 — Full Word Study → were you looking forἐζητεῖτέezēteite — to seek, search for, desire, requireG2212 — Full Word Study → Meμεme — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →?” He askedεἶπενeipen — to speak, say, or tellG2036 — Full Word Study →. “Did you not knowᾔδειτεēdeite — to see, perceive, understand, knowG1492 — Full Word Study → thatὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → Iμεme — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → hadδεῖdei — it is necessary, must, oughtG1163 — Full Word Study → to beεἶναίeinai — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → Myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → Father’sΠατρόςPatros — father; male parent; ancestorG3962 — Full Word Study → house?” 50Butκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → theyαὐτοὶautoi — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → did not understandσυνῆκανsynēkan — to understand, comprehend, or perceive with insightG4920 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → statementῥῆμαrhēma — A spoken word or utterance; a declarationG4487 — Full Word Study → He was makingἐλάλησενelalēsen — to speak, say, or utter wordsG2980 — Full Word Study → to themαὐτοῖςautois — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. 51ThenΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → He went downκατέβηkatebē — to descend, come down, go downG2597 — Full Word Study → toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → NazarethΝαζαρὲθNazareth — City of Jesus's youthG3478 — Full Word Study → withμετ’met’ — with, after, among, followingG3326 — Full Word Study → themαὐτῶνautōn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → wasἦνēn — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → obedientὑποτασσόμενοςhypotassomenos — to subject, submit, or subordinate oneselfG5293 — Full Word Study → to themαὐτοῖςautois — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. Butκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → motherμήτηρmētēr — mother; female parentG3384 — Full Word Study → treasured upδιετήρειdietērei — to keep, guard, or preserve carefullyG1301 — Full Word Study → allπάνταpanta — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → these‹ταῦτα›tauta — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → thingsῥήματαrhēmata — A spoken word or utterance; a declarationG4487 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → herαὐτῆςautēs — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → heartκαρδίᾳkardia — heart; center of emotion, will, and moral characterG2588 — Full Word Study →. 52AndΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦςIēsous — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → grewπροέκοπτενproekopten — to advance, progress, or make progressG4298 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → wisdomσοφίᾳsophia — Wisdom; divine insight and practical understandingG4678 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → statureἡλικίᾳhēlikia — Age, stature, or maturity level of a personG2244 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → in favorχάριτιchariti — God's unmerited favor and kindnessG5485 — Full Word Study → withπαρὰpara — from, beside, with, nearG3844 — Full Word Study → GodΘεῷTheō — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → manἀνθρώποιςanthrōpois — human being, man, personG444 — Full Word Study →.
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Luke chapter 2 presents the most beloved Christmas account in Scripture, focusing not merely on the miraculous birth of Christ but on the humble circumstances and divine confirmation of His identity. Through the decree of Caesar Augustus, the witness of humble shepherds, and the testimony of Spirit-filled believers in the temple, Luke demonstrates that Jesus is the promised Saviour and the hope of all Israel. This chapter establishes both the historical reality and theological significance of the Incarnation, showing us a God who entered human history at a specific moment, in a specific place, for the salvation of all people.

Verses 1–5: The Providential Journey to Bethlehem

Luke opens by grounding the birth narrative in historical reality. Caesar Augustus's taxation decree (verses 1–2) was a genuine Roman administrative act that brought Joseph and Mary to Bethlehem. This is no merely spiritual myth, but a real event in space and time. Though the journey was prompted by an earthly ruler's command, God providentially arranged that Mary would give birth in Bethlehem—the very city prophesied in Micah 5:2 as the Messiah's birthplace. Joseph's obedience to travel while Mary was great with child (verse 5) shows both his care for her and his submission to lawful authority. The mention that Joseph was of the house and lineage of David (verse 4) confirms Jesus's legal and ancestral claim to the messianic throne.

Verses 6–7: The Birth in Humility

After their arrival, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered (verse 6). Mary brings forth her firstborn son—a term emphasizing His uniqueness and special status in God's plan. The detail that there was no room for them in the inn (verse 7) is not incidental. Jesus, the Creator of all things, entered the world in the lowest circumstances: wrapped in swaddling clothes (common strips of cloth), laid in an animal's feeding trough. This foreshadows His entire earthly ministry—a life of self-emptying love and identification with the poor and rejected. The Incarnation was an act of cosmic humility.

Verses 8–14: The Angelic Announcement to Shepherds

The angel's appearance to shepherds abiding in the field (verse 8) is theologically profound. Shepherds were considered lowly in Jewish society, yet they received the first announcement of Christ's birth. The angel's greeting, Fear not (verse 10), echoes the standard heavenly response to human terror. The good tidings of great joy (verse 10) are for all people—a universal salvation, not limited to Israel alone. The identification is complete: a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord (verse 11). The sign given (verse 12) is paradoxical—the all-powerful God lies helpless as an infant, wrapped and lying in an animal's manger. The multitude of the heavenly host (verse 13) singing praises reveals that heaven itself celebrates this event. Their song, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men (verse 14), captures the essence of the Gospel: God's glory and human peace are inseparably linked in Christ.

Verses 15–20: The Shepherd's Witness

The shepherds respond with immediate obedience and faith, going with haste to verify the angel's word (verse 15). They become the first evangelists, making known the message abroad (verse 17). Mary, meanwhile, kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart (verse 19)—a mother treasuring divine mysteries she could not yet fully comprehend. The shepherds depart glorifying and praising God (verse 20), their lives transformed by encountering the risen Jesus.

Verses 21–24: Circumcision and Presentation

Jesus is circumcised on the eighth day and named JESUS—meaning "Yahweh saves"—fulfilling the angel's word spoken before conception (verse 21). His parents obey the law of Moses, bringing Him to Jerusalem for Mary's purification and His presentation as a firstborn male (verses 22–24). Jesus submitted Himself fully to Jewish law, though as God's Son He was not bound by it. This demonstrates His respect for God's revealed order.

Verses 25–35: Simeon's Confession

Simeon, a righteous man waiting for the consolation of Israel (verse 25), represents faithful Jews longing for the Messiah. Led by the Holy Spirit, he recognizes Jesus immediately (verses 26–27). His prayer, the Nunc Dimittis (verses 29–32), declares that his life's longing is fulfilled: he has seen God's salvation prepared for all people, a light to lighten the Gentiles and the glory of thy people

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