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Bible in Basic English
And Simeon gave them his blessing and said to Mary, his mother, See, this child will be the cause of the downfall and the lifting up of great numbers of people in Israel, and he will be a sign against which hard words will be said;
New American Standard Bible
And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary
King James Version
And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against;
Holman Bible
Then Simeon blessed them and told His mother Mary: “Indeed, this child is destined to cause the fall and rise of many in Israel
International Standard Version
Then Simeon blessed them and told Mary, his mother, "This infant is destined to cause many in Israel to fall and rise. Also, he will be a sign that will be opposed.
A Conservative Version
And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary his mother, Behold, this man is set for the falling and the rising of many in Israel, and for a sign being repudiated
American Standard Version
and Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the falling and the rising of many in Israel; and for a sign which is spoken against;
Amplified
Simeon blessed them and said to Mary His mother, “Listen carefully: this Child is appointed and destined for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and for
An Understandable Version
Then Simeon [asked God to] bless them and said to Jesus' mother Mary, "Look, many Israelites will be caused to fall [i.e., into spiritual ruin] or rise [i.e., to spiritual renewal] because of Him. And [He will be] a 'sign' [for people] to speak against,
Anderson New Testament
And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary his mother: Behold, this child is appointed for the fall and rising again of many in Israel, and for a sign to be spoken against,
Common New Testament
Then Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary his mother, "Behold, this child is destined for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that will be spoken against
Daniel Mace New Testament
then Simeon gave them his benediction, and said to Mary his mother, "the child you now see, shall occasion many in Israel to fall and rise again; he will be the Object of calumny,
Darby Translation
And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary his mother, Lo, this child is set for the fall and rising up of many in Israel, and for a sign spoken against;
Godbey New Testament
And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, His mother; Behold, he is appointed unto the fall and rising of many in Israel, and unto a sign which is spoken against;
Goodspeed New Testament
And he gave them his blessing, and said to Mary, the child's mother, "This child is destined to cause the fall and rise of many in Israel, and to be a portent that will be much debated??35 you yourself will be pierced to the heart??nd so the thoughts of many minds will be revealed."
John Wesley New Testament
Behold this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel, and for a sign which shall be spoken against,
Julia Smith Translation
And Simeon praised them, and said to Mary his mother, Behold, he is laid for the fall and rising up of many in Israel; and for a sign spoken against;
King James 2000
And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against;
Lexham Expanded Bible
And Simeon blessed them and said to his mother Mary, "Behold, this child is appointed for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and for a sign that is opposed--
Modern King James verseion
And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary His mother, Behold, this One is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel, and for a sign spoken against
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, "Behold, this child shall be the fall, and resurrection, of many in Israel: And a sign which shall be spoken against.
Moffatt New Testament
but Symeon blessed them, and to his mother Mary he said, "This child is destined for the downfall as well as for the rise of many a one in Israel; destined to be a Sign for man's attack ??35 to bring out the secret aims of many a heart. And your own soul will be pierced by a spear."
Montgomery New Testament
"Behold this child is set for the falling and rising up of many in Israel, and for a sign which is spoken against.
NET Bible
Then Simeon blessed them and said to his mother Mary, "Listen carefully: This child is destined to be the cause of the falling and rising of many in Israel and to be a sign that will be rejected.
New Heart English Bible
and Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary, his mother, "Look, this child is set for the falling and the rising of many in Israel, and for a sign which is spoken against.
Noyes New Testament
And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary his mother, Behold, this child is appointed for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that will be spoken against;
Sawyer New Testament
And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and for a sign spoken against,
The Emphasized Bible
And Symeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother - Lo! this one, is being set for the falling and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign to be spoken against;
Thomas Haweis New Testament
And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary his mother, Behold, this child is appointed for the fall, and rising again of many in Israel; and for a marked object to be spoken against;
Twentieth Century New Testament
Simeon gave them his blessing, and said to Mary, the child's mother: "This child is appointed to be the cause of the fall and rise of many in Israel, and to be a sign much spoken against--
Webster
And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against;
Weymouth New Testament
Symeon blessed them and said to Mary the mother, "This child is appointed for the falling and the uprising of many in Israel and for a token to be spoken against;
Williams New Testament
Then Symeon gave them his blessing, and said to Mary, the child's mother, "This child is destined to bring the falling and the rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign continuously disputed --
World English Bible
and Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary, his mother, "Behold, this child is set for the falling and the rising of many in Israel, and for a sign which is spoken against.
Worsley New Testament
And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary his mother, Behold, this child is appointed for the fall and rising again of many in Israel, and for a sign which shall be spoken against,
Youngs Literal Translation
and Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, 'Lo, this one is set for the falling and rising again of many in Israel, and for a sign spoken against --
Themes
Benedictions » Instances of » By simeon, upon jesus
Blessings » Pronounced upon persons by men
Glory of the The church » Derived from Christ
Faith » Instances of » Simeon, when he saw jesus in the temple courtyard
Jesus Christ » History of » Is presented in the temple (in jerusalem)
Joseph » Husband of mary » Presents jesus in the temple
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » Simeon
Simeon » Devout man » Jerusalem » Blesses jesus (when an infant) in the temple
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Jesus brought to, according to the law and custom
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Simeon blesses the infant jesus in
Topics
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References
Word Count of 36 Translations in Luke 2:34
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Prophecy Of Simeon
33 And his father and mother were full of wonder at the things which were said about him. 34 And Simeon gave them his blessing and said to Mary, his mother, See, this child will be the cause of the downfall and the lifting up of great numbers of people in Israel, and he will be a sign against which hard words will be said; 35 (And a sword will go through your heart;) so that the secret thoughts of men may come to light.
Cross References
1 Corinthians 1:23
But we give the good news of Christ on the cross, a hard thing to the Jews, and a foolish thing to the Gentiles;
Matthew 21:44
Any man falling on this stone will be broken, but he on whom it comes down will be crushed to dust.
Acts 28:22
But we have a desire to give hearing to your opinion: for as to this form of religion, we have knowledge that in all places it is attacked.
1 Peter 2:7-8
And the value is for you who have faith; but it is said for those without faith, The very stone which the builders put on one side, was made the chief stone of the building;
Genesis 14:19
And blessing him, said, May the blessing of the Most High God, maker of heaven and earth, be on Abram:
Genesis 47:7
Then Joseph made his father Jacob come before Pharaoh, and Jacob gave him his blessing.
Exodus 39:43
Then Moses, when he saw all their work and saw that they had done everything as the Lord had said, gave them his blessing.
Leviticus 9:22-23
And Aaron, lifting up his hands to the people, gave them a blessing; and he came down from offering the sin-offering, and the burned offering, and the peace-offerings.
Psalm 22:6-8
But I am a worm and not a man; cursed by men, and looked down on by the people.
Psalm 69:9-12
I am on fire with passion for your house; and the hard things which are said about you have come on me.
Isaiah 8:14-15
And he will be for a holy place: but for a stone of falling and a rock of trouble to the two houses of Israel, and to the men of Jerusalem, for a net in which they may be taken.
Isaiah 8:18
See, I and the children whom the Lord has given me, are for signs and for wonders in Israel from the Lord of armies, whose resting-place is in Mount Zion.
Hosea 14:9
He who is wise will see these things; he who has good sense will have knowledge of them. For the ways of the Lord are straight, and the upright will go in them, but sinners will be falling in them.
Matthew 11:19
The Son of man has come feasting, and they say, See, a lover of food and wine, a friend of tax-farmers and sinners! And wisdom is judged to be right by her works.
Matthew 12:46
While he was still talking to the people, his mother and his brothers came, desiring to have talk with him.
Matthew 26:65-67
Then the high priest, violently parting his robes, said, He has said evil against God: what more need have we of witnesses? for now his words against God have come to your ears:
Matthew 27:40-45
You who would give the Temple to destruction and put it up again in three days, get yourself free: if you are the Son of God, come down from the cross.
Matthew 27:63
Saying, Sir, we have in mind how that false man said, while he was still living, After three days I will come again from the dead.
John 3:20
The light is hated by everyone whose acts are evil and he does not come to the light for fear that his acts will be seen.
John 5:18
For this cause the Jews had an even greater desire to put Jesus to death, because not only did he not keep the Sabbath but he said God was his Father, so making himself equal with God.
John 8:48-52
The Jews said to him in answer, Are we not right in saying that you are of Samaria and have an evil spirit?
John 9:24-29
So they sent a second time for the man who had been blind and they said to him, Give glory to God: it is clear to us that this man is a sinner.
Acts 2:36-41
For this reason, let all Israel be certain that this Jesus, whom you put to death on the cross, God has made Lord and Christ.
Acts 3:15-19
And put to death the Lord of life; whom God gave back from the dead; of which fact we are witnesses.
Acts 4:26
The kings of the earth were lifted up, the rulers came together, against the Lord, and against his Christ:
Acts 6:7
And the word of God was increasing in power; and the number of the disciples in Jerusalem became very great, and a great number of priests were in agreement with the faith.
Acts 9:1-20
But Saul, still burning with desire to put to death the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest,
Acts 13:45
But when the Jews saw such a great number of people, they were full of envy and said evil words against Paul's preaching.
Acts 17:6
And when they were not able to get them, they took Jason and some of the brothers by force before the rulers of the town, crying, These men, who have made trouble all over the world have now come here;
Acts 24:5
For this man, in our opinion, is a cause of trouble, a maker of attacks on the government among Jews through all the empire, and a chief mover in the society of the Nazarenes:
Romans 9:32
Why? Because they were not searching for it by faith, but by works. They came up against the stone which was in the way;
2 Corinthians 2:15-16
For we are a sweet perfume of Christ to God in those who are getting salvation and in those who are going to destruction;
Hebrews 7:1
For this Melchizedek, the king of Salem, a priest of the Most High God, who gave Abraham his blessing, meeting him when he came back after putting the kings to death,
Hebrews 7:7
But there is no doubt that the less gets his blessing from the greater.
Hebrews 12:1-3
For this reason, as we are circled by so great a cloud of witnesses, putting off every weight, and the sin into which we come so readily, let us keep on running in the way which is marked out for us,
1 Peter 4:14
If men say evil things of you because of the name of Christ, happy are you; for the Spirit of glory and of God is resting on you.