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
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What does Luke 2:29-32 mean?

Luke 2:29-32 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "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…

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A Light to the World: Reflections on Salvation and Peace

In the Gospel of Luke, we encounter the profound moment of Simeon’s proclamation in the temple. Recorded in Luke 2:29-32 (KJV), these verses reveal a deep spiritual truth that resonates through the ages: "Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word…

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A Prayer of Gratitude for Salvation and Light

O Heavenly Father, We come before You in humble reverence and profound gratitude, as we reflect on the profound words found in Luke 2:29-32, where the righteous Simeon proclaimed, “Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word: For mine eyes have seen…

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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."
Luke 2:29 - "Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:"
Luke 2:32 - "A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel."
2 Chronicles 32:29 - "Moreover he provided him cities, and possessions of flocks and herds in abundance: for God had given him substance very much."
2 Chronicles 29:32 - "And the number of the burnt offerings, which the congregation brought, was threescore and ten bullocks, an hundred rams, and two hundred lambs: all these were for a burnt offering to the LORD."
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"A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel." - Luke 2:32
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