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.
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Gill's Exposition
And when they had performed all things,.... Relating to the purification of Mary, and the presentation and redemption of her firstborn, and the sacrifices and ceremonies belonging thereunto:…
Adam Clarke
Coming in that instant - Αυτῃ τῃ ὡρᾳ, at that very time - while Simeon held the blessed Redeemer in his arms, and was singing his departing and triumphal song.
Gave thanks likewise - She, as well…
Even when he humbles himself, still Christ has honour done him to balance the offence of it. That we might not be stumbled at the meanness of his birth, angels then did him honour; and now, that we…
Cambridge Bible
that looked for redemption See Luk 24:21; Mar 15:43; 1Co 1:7; Tit 2:13; Heb 9:28. See Excursus VII.
in Jerusalem The readings vary. Perhaps it should be for the redemption of Jerusalem.
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