Luke 2:35

(Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Luke 2:35

BSB

so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed-and a sword will pierce your soul as well."

AKJV

(Yes, a sword shall pierce through your own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.

CPDV

And a sword will pass through your own soul, so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed."

ERV

yea and a sword shall pierce through thine own soul; that thoughts out of many hearts may be revealed.

NHEB

Yes, a sword will pierce through your own soul, that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed."

SMT

(And also a spear shall pass through the soul of thyself,) so that the reasonings from many hearts might be revealed.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Luke 2:35

YeaaswordG4501Noun FeminineshallpiercethroughG1330Verb thyG4675 ownG846 soulG5590Noun Feminine alsoG2532Conjunction thatG3704thethoughtsG1261Noun Masculine ofG1537Preposition manyG4183Adjective heartsG302 mayG2588Noun FeminineberevealedG601Verb

Commentary for Luke 2:35

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

Overview of Luke 2:35

Summary

Mother will suffer anguish, inner hearts exposed

Place

Jerusalem

Event

Prophecy of piercing sorrow

Estimated Time Period

c. 6-4 BC