Luke 2:27–29
And he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law,
And hee came by the spirit into the Temple: and when the parents brought in the child Iesus, to doe for him after the custome of the Lawe,
Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said,
Then tooke hee him vp in his armes, and blessed God, and said,
Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:
Lord now lettest thou thy seruant depart in peace, according to thy word.
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From verse 27
- Acts 10:19Rank 2 from verse 27
48And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing.
48And when they sawe him, they were amazed: and his mother said vnto him, Sonne, why hast thou thus dealt with vs? Behold, thy father and I haue sought thee sorrowing.
- Matthew 4:1Rank 6 from verse 27
- Acts 11:12Rank 7 from verse 27
- Revelation 1:10Rank 10 from verse 27
- Revelation 17:3Rank 11 from verse 27
3So he carried me away in the spirit into the wilderness: and I saw a woman sit upon a scarlet coloured beast, full of names of blasphemy, having seven heads and ten horns.
3So he caried me away in the Spirit into the wildernesse: and I saw a woman sit vpō a scarlet coloured beast, full of names of blasphemy, hauing seuen heads, and ten hornes.
From verse 28
- Luke 2:13–14Rank 2 from verse 28
13And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
14Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
13And suddenly there was with the Angel a multitude of the heauenly hoste praising God, and saying,
14Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good wil towards men.
- Mark 10:16Rank 7 from verse 28
- Psalms 105:1–3Rank 8 from verse 28
1O GIVE thanks unto the Lord; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people.
2Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him: talk ye of all his wondrous works.
3Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the Lord.
1¶ *O giue thankes vnto the LORD, call vpon his name: make knowen his deeds among the people.
2Sing vnto him; sing Psalmes vnto him: talke yee of all his wondrous workes.
3Glory yee in his holy name: let the heart of them reioyce, that seeke the LORD.
- Psalms 135:19–20Rank 9 from verse 28
- Psalms 32:11–1Rank 10 from verse 28
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From verse 29
- Revelation 14:13Rank 1 from verse 29
13And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.
13And I heard a voyce from heauen, saying vnto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord, ‖from hencefoorth, yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours, and their workes doe follow them.
- Genesis 15:15Rank 2 from verse 29
- Genesis 46:30Rank 3 from verse 29
- Philippians 1:23Rank 4 from verse 29
- Isaiah 57:1–2Rank 5 from verse 29
1THE righteous perisheth, and no man layeth it to heart: and merciful men are taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil to come.
2He shall enter into peace: they shall rest in their beds, each one walking in his uprightness.
1¶ †*‖The righteous perisheth, and no man layeth it to heart; and mercifull men are taken away none considering that the righteous is taken away from the euill to come.
2‖‖Hee shall enter into peace: they shall rest in their beds, each one walking in his vprightnesse.
- Psalms 37:37Rank 7 from verse 29
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Luke 2:27
Sense 1: An immaterial living or personal being distinct from a body. Sense 2: The inward life, disposition, mind, or courage of a person. Sense 3: The Holy Spirit, the divine Spirit of God.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references
Sense 1: A sacred house, building, or place devoted to the worship or presence of God or an idol. Sense 2: Christ's body, expressly called the temple of his body. Sense 3: A believer's body, or believers collectively, called the temple of God or of the Holy Ghost. Sense 4: The Lord God Almighty and the Lamb, expressly called the temple of the city.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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1. A son or daughter; an offspring or descendant. 2. A young person or infant, considered by age or development. 3. In 'with child,' pregnant or carrying an unborn child. 4. One described as belonging to, derived from, characterized by, or dependent upon another person, group, or condition.
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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.
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1. Later than or following in time or order. 2. Behind. 3. In pursuit of.
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Sense 1: An authoritative rule, command, ordinance, instruction, standard, or body of requirements. Sense 2: The writings containing such instruction. Sense 3: A governing principle, power, regular order, or civil rule. Sense 4: In family compounds, relationship by marriage.
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Luke 2:28
1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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1. Favoured by God, endowed with good, or declared happy. 2. Spoke good of, praised, thanked, or bestowed a blessing upon.
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The one true God.
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Spoke, declared, reported, commanded, or expressed in words.
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Luke 2:29
1. A title of God or Jesus Christ acknowledging authority and rule. 2. A respectful title or address for one in authority.
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Second-person singular present form of let. Sense 1: To allow or permit; in older KJV use, also to hinder or restrain. Sense 2: To lower or send down.
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The singular second-person subject pronoun, meaning you when directly addressing one person, being, or individually treated addressee.
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One who serves another; a worker, attendant, subject, bondservant, or appointed minister.
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1. To leave, go away, or move from a place or person. 2. To cease to remain, be removed, disappear, or pass away. 3. To turn or separate from a way, practice, allegiance, or relationship. 4. To leave earthly life or this world.
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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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Freedom from war, strife, disturbance, or inward trouble; quietness, reconciliation, safety, or well-being.
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Agreeing or corresponding; in conformity with; as stated, measured, or directed by.
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Sense 1: A spoken or written expression, saying, message, command, promise, report, or matter. Sense 2: God's revealed word.
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2:25And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him.
2:25And behold, there was a man in Hierusalem, whose name was Simeon, and the same man was iust and deuout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the holy Ghost was vpon him.
2:26And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.
2:26And it was reuealed vnto him by the holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seene the Lords Christ.
2:27And he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law,
2:27And hee came by the spirit into the Temple: and when the parents brought in the child Iesus, to doe for him after the custome of the Lawe,
Selected passage2:28Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said,
2:28Then tooke hee him vp in his armes, and blessed God, and said,
Selected passage2:29Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:
2:29Lord now lettest thou thy seruant depart in peace, according to thy word.
Selected passage2:30For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,
2:30For mine eyes haue seene thy saluation.
2:31Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people;
2:31Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people.
2:32A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.
2:32A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.