Luke 2:37 Themes and Topics

And there was a prophetess, Anna the daughter of Phanuel of the tribe of Asher (she was advanced {in years}, having lived with [her] husband seven years {after her marriage}, and herself [as] a widow up to eighty-four years) who did not depart from the temple with fastings and prayers, serving night and day.

Now about midnight, Paul and Silas were praying [and] singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them. Verse Concepts

devout and fearing God together with all his household, doing many charitable deeds for the people and praying to God {continually}. Verse Concepts

And the inhabitants of one city will go to another [city], saying, "Let us go immediately to entreat {the favor of} Yahweh, to seek Yahweh of hosts--I also will go!" Verse Concepts

night and day praying beyond all measure that [we] may see your face and complete what is lacking in your faith? Verse Concepts

{Morning, noon and night} I will lament and groan loudly, and he will hear my voice. Verse Concepts

O Yahweh, in [the] morning you will hear my voice. In [the] morning I will set forth [my case] to you and I will watch. Verse Concepts

I rise early in the dawn and cry for help; I hope in your word. Verse Concepts

and herself [as] a widow up to eighty-four years) who did not depart from the temple with fastings and prayers, serving night and day. Verse Concepts

But the widow [who is one] truly, and is left alone, has put her hope in God and continues in her petitions and prayers night and day. Verse Concepts

and herself [as] a widow up to eighty-four years) who did not depart from the temple with fastings and prayers, serving night and day. And at [that] same hour she approached [and] began to give thanks to God, and to speak about him to all those who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.

and herself [as] a widow up to eighty-four years) who did not depart from the temple with fastings and prayers, serving night and day. Verse Concepts

and herself [as] a widow up to eighty-four years) who did not depart from the temple with fastings and prayers, serving night and day. And at [that] same hour she approached [and] began to give thanks to God, and to speak about him to all those who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.

And when eight days were completed {so that he could be circumcised}, he was named Jesus, his name [that] [he] was called by the angel before he was conceived in the womb. And when the days of their purification were completed according to the law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present [him] to the Lord (just as it is written in the law of the Lord, "Every male that opens the womb will be called holy to the Lord") read more.
and to offer a sacrifice according to what was stated in the law of the Lord, "a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons." And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem {whose name was} Simeon, and this man [was] righteous and devout, looking forward to the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit [that he would] not see death before he would see the Lord's Christ. And he came in the Spirit into the temple, and when the parents brought in the child Jesus so that they could do for him according to what was customary under the law, he took him in [his] arms and praised God and said, "Now dismiss your slave in peace, Lord, according to your word. For my eyes have seen your salvation that you have prepared in the presence of all the peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and glory to your people Israel." And his father and mother were astonished at what was said about him. 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-- and a sword will pierce your own soul also, so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed!" And there was a prophetess, Anna the daughter of Phanuel of the tribe of Asher (she was advanced {in years}, having lived with [her] husband seven years {after her marriage}, and herself [as] a widow up to eighty-four years) who did not depart from the temple with fastings and prayers, serving night and day. And at [that] same hour she approached [and] began to give thanks to God, and to speak about him to all those who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.

And when the days of their purification were completed according to the law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present [him] to the Lord (just as it is written in the law of the Lord, "Every male that opens the womb will be called holy to the Lord") and to offer a sacrifice according to what was stated in the law of the Lord, "a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons." read more.
And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem {whose name was} Simeon, and this man [was] righteous and devout, looking forward to the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit [that he would] not see death before he would see the Lord's Christ. And he came in the Spirit into the temple, and when the parents brought in the child Jesus so that they could do for him according to what was customary under the law, he took him in [his] arms and praised God and said, "Now dismiss your slave in peace, Lord, according to your word. For my eyes have seen your salvation that you have prepared in the presence of all the peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and glory to your people Israel." And his father and mother were astonished at what was said about him. 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-- and a sword will pierce your own soul also, so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed!" And there was a prophetess, Anna the daughter of Phanuel of the tribe of Asher (she was advanced {in years}, having lived with [her] husband seven years {after her marriage}, and herself [as] a widow up to eighty-four years) who did not depart from the temple with fastings and prayers, serving night and day. And at [that] same hour she approached [and] began to give thanks to God, and to speak about him to all those who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem. And when they had completed everything according to the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth.

And there was a prophetess, Anna the daughter of Phanuel of the tribe of Asher (she was advanced {in years}, having lived with [her] husband seven years {after her marriage}, and herself [as] a widow up to eighty-four years) who did not depart from the temple with fastings and prayers, serving night and day.

and herself [as] a widow up to eighty-four years) who did not depart from the temple with fastings and prayers, serving night and day. Verse Concepts

And there was a prophetess, Anna the daughter of Phanuel of the tribe of Asher (she was advanced {in years}, having lived with [her] husband seven years {after her marriage}, and herself [as] a widow up to eighty-four years) who did not depart from the temple with fastings and prayers, serving night and day. And at [that] same hour she approached [and] began to give thanks to God, and to speak about him to all those who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.

And there was a prophetess, Anna the daughter of Phanuel of the tribe of Asher (she was advanced {in years}, having lived with [her] husband seven years {after her marriage}, and herself [as] a widow up to eighty-four years) who did not depart from the temple with fastings and prayers, serving night and day.

and herself [as] a widow up to eighty-four years) who did not depart from the temple with fastings and prayers, serving night and day. Verse Concepts

And they were both righteous in the sight of God, living blamelessly in all the commandments and regulations of the Lord. Verse Concepts

{For this reason} also myself {always} do my best to have a clear conscience toward God and people. Verse Concepts

The remnant of Israel shall not do wickedness; they shall not speak deception, nor shall a deceitful tongue be found in their mouth. For they shall graze and lie down, and none shall frighten [them]." Verse Concepts

and herself [as] a widow up to eighty-four years) who did not depart from the temple with fastings and prayers, serving night and day. Verse Concepts

And he did that which was right in the eyes of Yahweh, according to all that David his father had done. Verse Concepts

But the high places he did not remove. Nevertheless, the heart of Asa was completely with Yahweh all of his days. Verse Concepts

Asa did that which [was] good and right in the eyes of Yahweh his God. Verse Concepts

[There] was a man in the land of Uz whose name [was] Job. That man was blameless and upright and God-fearing and turning away from evil. Verse Concepts

And Hezekiah did according to this throughout all Judah. And he did what [is] good and what [is] right and what [is] faithful before Yahweh his God. Verse Concepts

And there was a prophetess, Anna the daughter of Phanuel of the tribe of Asher (she was advanced {in years}, having lived with [her] husband seven years {after her marriage}, and herself [as] a widow up to eighty-four years) who did not depart from the temple with fastings and prayers, serving night and day.

I will bring them to {my holy mountain}; I will make them merry in my house of prayer. their burnt offerings and their sacrifices {will be accepted} on my altar, for my house shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples," Verse Concepts

Now Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth [hour]. Verse Concepts

"Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. Verse Concepts

and herself [as] a widow up to eighty-four years) who did not depart from the temple with fastings and prayers, serving night and day. Verse Concepts

And the whole crowd of the people were praying outside at the hour of the incense offering. Verse Concepts

And when the people of the land come {before} Yahweh at the festivals, [the] one coming [by] way of [the] gate of [the] north to bow down must go out [by] [the] way of [the] gate of [the] south, and the [one] coming [by] way of [the] gate of [the] south must go out [by the] way of [the] gate of [the] north, [so] he must not return [by] the way of the gate [by] which he came, but before it he shall go out opposite it. Verse Concepts

Then the priests and the Levites arose and blessed the people, and their voice was heard, and their prayer came to his holy dwelling place in the heavens. Verse Concepts

"Thus says Yahweh: 'Stand in the courtyard of the house of Yahweh, and you must speak to all the cities of Judah that come to bow in worship [in] the house of Yahweh all the words that I command you to speak to them. You must not omit a word. Verse Concepts

"Stand in the gate of the house of Yahweh and proclaim there this word, and say, 'Hear the word of Yahweh, all of Judah, [those who] enter through these gates to bow in worship to Yahweh. Verse Concepts

Hezekiah took the letters from the hand of the messengers and read them. [Then] he went up to the temple of Yahweh, and Hezekiah spread them out before the presence of Yahweh. Then Hezekiah prayed before the face of Yahweh and said, "O Yahweh, God of Israel who lives [above] the cherubim. You [are] God, you alone, of all the kingdoms of the world; you have made the heavens and the earth.

And when eight days were completed {so that he could be circumcised}, he was named Jesus, his name [that] [he] was called by the angel before he was conceived in the womb. And when the days of their purification were completed according to the law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present [him] to the Lord (just as it is written in the law of the Lord, "Every male that opens the womb will be called holy to the Lord") read more.
and to offer a sacrifice according to what was stated in the law of the Lord, "a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons." And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem {whose name was} Simeon, and this man [was] righteous and devout, looking forward to the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit [that he would] not see death before he would see the Lord's Christ. And he came in the Spirit into the temple, and when the parents brought in the child Jesus so that they could do for him according to what was customary under the law, he took him in [his] arms and praised God and said, "Now dismiss your slave in peace, Lord, according to your word. For my eyes have seen your salvation that you have prepared in the presence of all the peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and glory to your people Israel." And his father and mother were astonished at what was said about him. 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-- and a sword will pierce your own soul also, so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed!" And there was a prophetess, Anna the daughter of Phanuel of the tribe of Asher (she was advanced {in years}, having lived with [her] husband seven years {after her marriage}, and herself [as] a widow up to eighty-four years) who did not depart from the temple with fastings and prayers, serving night and day. And at [that] same hour she approached [and] began to give thanks to God, and to speak about him to all those who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem. And when they had completed everything according to the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth.

And there was a prophetess, Anna the daughter of Phanuel of the tribe of Asher (she was advanced {in years}, having lived with [her] husband seven years {after her marriage}, and herself [as] a widow up to eighty-four years) who did not depart from the temple with fastings and prayers, serving night and day.

and herself [as] a widow up to eighty-four years) who did not depart from the temple with fastings and prayers, serving night and day. Verse Concepts

And there was a prophetess, Anna the daughter of Phanuel of the tribe of Asher (she was advanced {in years}, having lived with [her] husband seven years {after her marriage}, and herself [as] a widow up to eighty-four years) who did not depart from the temple with fastings and prayers, serving night and day.

being well-attested by good works, if she has brought up children, if she has shown hospitality, if she has washed the feet of the saints, if she has helped those who are oppressed, if she has devoted herself to every good work. Verse Concepts

and herself [as] a widow up to eighty-four years) who did not depart from the temple with fastings and prayers, serving night and day. Verse Concepts

But the widow [who is one] truly, and is left alone, has put her hope in God and continues in her petitions and prayers night and day. Verse Concepts

being well-attested by good works, if she has brought up children, if she has shown hospitality, if she has washed the feet of the saints, if she has helped those who are oppressed, if she has devoted herself to every good work. Verse Concepts

and herself [as] a widow up to eighty-four years) who did not depart from the temple with fastings and prayers, serving night and day. Verse Concepts

But Elimelech the husband of Naomi died and she was left behind [with] {her two sons}. Verse Concepts

And as he approached the gate of the town, behold, a man who had died was being carried out, his mother's only son, and she was a widow. And a large crowd from the town was with her. Verse Concepts

A certain woman from the wives of the sons of the prophets cried out to Elisha, saying, "Your servant my husband is dead. Now you know that your servant was a fearer of Yahweh, but the creditor came to take two of my children for himself as slaves. Verse Concepts

So Peter got up [and] accompanied them. [When he] arrived, they brought [him] up to the upstairs room, and all the widows came to him, weeping and showing [him] tunics and [other] clothing that Dorcas used to make [while she] was with them. Verse Concepts

and herself [as] a widow up to eighty-four years) who did not depart from the temple with fastings and prayers, serving night and day. Verse Concepts

"Get up and go to Zarephath which belongs to Sidon and stay there. Look, I have commanded a woman there, a widow, to sustain you." Verse Concepts

Now in these days, [as] the disciples were increasing [in number], a complaint arose by the {Greek-speaking Jews} against the {Hebraic Jews} because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution [of food]. Verse Concepts

And one poor widow came [and] put in two small copper coins (that is, a penny). Verse Concepts

And there was a widow in that town, and she kept coming to him, saying, 'Grant me justice against my adversary!' Verse Concepts

and herself [as] a widow up to eighty-four years) who did not depart from the temple with fastings and prayers, serving night and day. And at [that] same hour she approached [and] began to give thanks to God, and to speak about him to all those who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.

And there was a prophetess, Anna the daughter of Phanuel of the tribe of Asher (she was advanced {in years}, having lived with [her] husband seven years {after her marriage}, and herself [as] a widow up to eighty-four years) who did not depart from the temple with fastings and prayers, serving night and day. And at [that] same hour she approached [and] began to give thanks to God, and to speak about him to all those who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.

and herself [as] a widow up to eighty-four years) who did not depart from the temple with fastings and prayers, serving night and day. Verse Concepts

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Themes in Luke 2:37

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Anna » Devout » Widow

Attendance » Reasons for » A comfort in old age

Devotional life » Morning devotions » Prayerfulness

Distinctions of women » Some special distinctions » First preacher to the jews

Fasting » Of saints--exemplified » Anna

Fasting » Habitual » By anna

Fidelity » Of women » First preacher to the jews

Jesus Christ » History of » Is presented in the temple (in jerusalem)

Joseph » Husband of mary » Presents jesus in the temple

Longevity » Instances of » Anna, older than eighty-four years

Piety » Examples of piety » Anna

Prayer » Anna

private Prayer » Exemplified » Anna

Prophetesses » Anna

Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » Anna, the prophetess

Religion » Examples of piety » Anna

Righteousness » Examples of

Sabbath » Worship celebrated on » A comfort in old age

Temple » Solomon's » Uses of the temple » For prayer and worship

Temple » Herod the great's temple » Jesus brought to, according to the law and custom

Temple » Herod the great's temple » Anna, the prophetess, lives in

True religion » Examples of piety » Anna

Watchfulness » Exemplified » Anna

Widow » Instances of » Anna

Widow's » Character of true

Widow's » Often devoted themselves entirely to God's service

Women » Sufferings of » As widows

Women » Distinctions of » First preacher to the jews

Women » Fidelity of » First preacher to the jews

Women » As prophets » Anna

Women » Good » Anna

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