Luke 2:25

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And, 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.

Just

Waiting

General references

Genesis 49:18

Psalm 37:37

Bible References

Just

They were both righteous before God. They blamelessly obeyed all the commandments and ordinances of God (Greek: kurios: God).

This is the ACCOUNT OF NOAH. Noah was a righteous man, blameless among the people of his time. He walked with God.

A man named Job lived in Uz. He was a man of integrity! He was decent, he respected God, and he stayed away from evil.

My God sent his angel, and shut the lions' mouths. They did not hurt me. I was found innocent before him. I have done no wrong before you, O king.

He told you, O lowly man, what is good and what Jehovah requires of you. You should display justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with your God!

He was a devout man who respected God with his entire household. He gave many gifts of mercy to the people and prayed to God always.

I exercise myself always, to have a conscience void of offense toward God and toward men.

For the grace (divine influence) of God has been revealed, bringing salvation to all men,

Waiting

Even up to that time she gave thanks to God and spoke to all who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem.

On that day his people will say: This is our God! We have waited for Him and now He will save us. This is Jehovah. We have waited for Him. Let us rejoice and be glad because He will save us.

Comfort, comfort my people, says your God.

Joseph of Arimathaea was a prominent council member who also was looking for the Kingdom of God. He boldly approached Pilate and asked for Jesus' body.

General references

I wait with hope for your salvation, O Jehovah.

Mark the blameless man, and behold the upright. His future will be filled with peace.