Luke 2:33
31 which You have prepared in the sight of all people,
32 a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to Your people Israel.”
The Child’s father and mother were amazed at what was spoken about Him.
34 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,
35 so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed— and a sword will pierce your soul as well.”
Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- The Child’s father and mother were amazed at what was spoken about Him.
- KJV
- And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him.
- WEB
- Joseph and his mother were marveling at the things which were spoken concerning him.
- ASV
- And his father and his mother were marvelling at the things which were spoken concerning him;
- DARBY
- And his father and mother wondered at the things which were said concerning him.
- BLB
- And His father and mother were marveling at the things having been spoken concerning Him.
- ÅB
- Og hans far og hans mor undret seg over det som ble talt om ham.
- OTB
- Barnets far og mor undret seg over det som ble sagt om ham.
- B1930
- Og hans far og hans mor undret sig over det som blev talt om ham.
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Isaiah 8:18
Here am I, and the children the LORD has given me as signs and symbols in Israel from the LORD of Hosts, who dwells on Mount Zion.
Read in contextLuke 1:65–66
All their neighbors were filled with awe, and people throughout the hill country of Judea were talking about these events.
Read in contextLuke 2:48
When His parents saw Him, they were astonished. “Child, why have You done this to us?” His mother asked. “Your father and I have been anxiously searching for You.”
Read in context