Luke 2:38

And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Luke 2:38

BSB

Coming forward at that moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the Child to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.

AKJV

And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise to the Lord, and spoke of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.

CPDV

And entering at the same hour, she confessed to the Lord. And she spoke about him to all who were awaiting the redemption of Israel.

ERV

And coming up at that very hour she gave thanks unto God, and spake of him to all them that were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem.

NHEB

Coming up at that very hour, she gave thanks to God, and spoke of him to all those who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem.

SMT

And she having stood at that hour, confessed to the Lord, and spake concerning him to all awaiting redemption in Jerusalem.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Luke 2:38

AndG2532Conjunction sheG846cominginG2186Verb thatG846 instantG5610Noun FemininegavethankslikewiseG437VerbuntotheLordG2962Noun Masculine andG2532Conjunction spakeG2980Verb ofG4012Preposition himG846toallG3956AdjectivethemthatlookedG4327VerbforredemptionG3085Noun Feminine inG1722Preposition JerusalemG2419Noun Location

Commentary for Luke 2:38

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

Overview of Luke 2:38

Summary

Prophetess testifies joyfully about redemption arriving

Place

Jerusalem

Event

Anna gives thanks and witnesses

Estimated Time Period

c. 6-4 BC