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Luke 2:25-35. New Living Translation. The Prophecy of Simeon. 25 At that time there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon. He was righteous and devout and was eagerly waiting for the Messiah to come and rescue Israel.
Simeon (Greek: Συμεών) at the Temple is the "just and devout" man of Jerusalem who, according to Luke 2:25–35, met Mary, Joseph, and Jesus as they entered the Temple to fulfill the requirements of the Law of Moses on the 40th day from Jesus' birth, i.e. the presentation of Jesus at the Temple.
14 lis 2018 · Simeon the Devout is a significant yet often overlooked figure in the New Testament, whose story is found in the Gospel of Luke. His brief appearance in the biblical narrative carries profound implications, providing a glimpse into the devout and patient anticipation of the Messiah.
2 cze 2024 · When Joseph (far left) and Mary (left of center) bring baby Jesus to the Jerusalem Temple, they are greeted by Simeon, who embraces the baby, and Anna, the New Testament’s only prophetess, shown at right with a scroll, in this 1342 tempera painting by Ambrogio Lorenzetti.
4 sty 2022 · The name Simeon is used of four men in the Bible: Simeon, son of Jacob (Genesis 29:33); Simeon, a man in Jerusalem who met the baby Jesus (Luke 2:25); Simeon, named in the lineage of Jesus (Luke 3:30); and Simeon of the church in Antioch (Acts 13:1).
Simeon was a devout and righteous man who lived in Jerusalem during the time of Jesus' birth. He is mentioned in the New Testament, specifically in the Gospel of Luke, as someone who was waiting for the consolation of Israel, meaning the arrival of the Messiah.
When Jesus’ parents took Him to the Temple for the performance of the purification rites, Simeon was prompted by the Holy Spirit. Recognizing the baby Jesus as the Messiah, Simeon took Him in his arms and uttered the famous prayer known by its first two Lat. words “Nunc Dimittis” . He further predicted the necessity of suffering in Jesus ...
