Luke 2:29

Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:

King James Version

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Other Translations for Luke 2:29

BSB

"Sovereign Lord, as You have promised, You now dismiss Your servant in peace.

AKJV

Lord, now let you your servant depart in peace, according to your word:

CPDV

"Now you may dismiss your servant in peace, O Lord, according to your word.

ERV

Now lettest thou thy servant depart, O Lord, According to thy word, in peace;

NHEB

"Now you are releasing your servant, Lord, according to your word, in peace;

SMT

Now Lord, thou wilt loose thy servant, according to thy word, in peace:

Word Study (Strong’s) for Luke 2:29

LordG1203Noun Masculine nowG3568AdverblettestthouG630Verb thyG4675 servantG1401Noun departG630Verb inG1722Preposition peaceG1515Noun Feminine accordingG2596PrepositiontothyG4675 wordG4487Noun Neuter

Commentary for Luke 2:29

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Luke 2:29

Summary

Servant requests permission for peaceful departure

Place

Jerusalem

Event

Simeon's prayer spoken

Estimated Time Period

c. 6 BC