Luke 2:29

“Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:”

"Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:" - Luke 2:29
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What does Luke 2:29 mean?

Luke 2:29 is a short but profound verse in the Bible that captures the essence of faith and salvation. The verse, as it appears in the King James Version (KJV), reads: "Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word." In this verse, Simeon, a devout…

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A Peaceful Departure: Embracing God’s Promise

As we delve into the profound depths of Luke 2:29, 'Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word,' we find ourselves in the presence of Simeon, a devoted servant of God who had long awaited the arrival of the Messiah. His words capture a moment of…

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A Prayer of Release and Peace

Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I’m reminded of the profound words spoken by Simeon in the temple, found in Luke 2:29: "Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word." These words resonate deeply within my heart, as they encapsulate the…

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Luke 2:29 - "Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:"
Luke 2:29-32 - "Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word: For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel."
"Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word: For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel." - Luke 2:29-32
Luke 4:29
luke 1:29
Luke 2:9 - "And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid."
luke 9:29- 30
"And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid." - Luke 2:9
Luke 21:29 - "And he spake to them a parable; Behold the fig tree, and all the trees;"
Luke 9:29 - "And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering."
Luke 10:29 - "But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbour?"
Luke 20:29 - "There were therefore seven brethren: and the first took a wife, and died without children."
Luke 7:29 - "And all the people that heard him, and the publicans, justified God, being baptized with the baptism of John."
Luke 16:29 - "Abraham saith unto him, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them."
Luke 22:29 - "And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me;"
Luke 14:29 - "Lest haply, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock him,"
Luke 24:29 - "But they constrained him, saying, Abide with us: for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent. And he went in to tarry with them."
Luke 17:29 - "But the same day that Lot went out of Sodom it rained fire and brimstone from heaven, and destroyed them all."
Luke 12:29 - "And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind."
"And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid." - Luke 2:9
Luke 1:29 - "And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be."
Luke 13:29 - "And they shall come from the east, and from the west, and from the north, and from the south, and shall sit down in the kingdom of God."
Luke 5:29 - "And Levi made him a great feast in his own house: and there was a great company of publicans and of others that sat down with them."
Luke 3:29 - "Which was the son of Jose, which was the son of Eliezer, which was the son of Jorim, which was the son of Matthat, which was the son of Levi,"
Luke 23:29 - "For, behold, the days are coming, in the which they shall say, Blessed are the barren, and the wombs that never bare, and the paps which never gave suck."
Luke 19:29 - "And it came to pass, when he was come nigh to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount called the mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples,"
Philippians 2:29
Genesis 29-2
2 Chronicles 29:29 - "And when they had made an end of offering, the king and all that were present with him bowed themselves, and worshipped."