Vincent's Word Studies in the NT

Luke 2:38

Coming up [ε π ι σ τ α σ α]. See on verse 9. Gave thanks [α ν θ ω μ ο λ ο γ ε ι τ ο]. The verb originally means to make a mutual agreement; and the idea of reciprocity is retained in the expression "to return thanks" for something received. Compare Sept., Psalms 79:13. Spake. Not a public utterance, for which the words, those that waited, etc., would be inappropriate. It was to the pious ones who were with her in the temple, waiting for the Messiah.

In Jerusalem [ε ν ι ε ρ ο υ σ α λ η μ]. All the best texts omit ejn, in. Render, as Rev., the redemption of Jerusalem. Nearly equivalent to the consolation of Israel, verse 25. Compare chapter Luke 1:68, and see Isaiah 40:2.

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Luke 2:38

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