The Prophecy of Anna
Luke 2:38
In 9 translations
- 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.
- KJV
- 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.
- WEB
- Coming up at that very hour, she gave thanks to the Lord, and spoke of him to all those who were looking for redemption in Jerusalem.
- ASV
- 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.
- LSV
- and she, at that hour, having come in, was confessing, likewise, to the LORD, and was speaking concerning Him to all those looking for redemption in Jerusalem.
- YLT
- and she, at that hour, having come in, was confessing, likewise, to the Lord, and was speaking concerning him, to all those looking for redemption in Jerusalem.
- DBY
- and she coming up the same hour gave praise to the Lord, and spoke of him to all those who waited for redemption in Jerusalem.
- DRC
- Now she, at the same hour, coming in, confessed to the Lord; and spoke of him to all that looked for the redemption of Israel.
- GNV
- She then coming at the same instant vpon them, confessed likewise the Lord, and spake of him to all that looked for redemption in Hierusalem.
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Words in brackets are English the glossers added; the Greek has no word for them, and they can carry a choice of tense or meaning.
Where the editions differ
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- NA28, NA27, Tyndale House, SBLGNT (2010), Westcott–Hort, Tregelles read θεῷ (“to God”); Textus Receptus, Byzantine text read κυρίῳ (“Lord”).
Spelling, punctuation and minor wording (3)
- In STEPBible’s comparison, Textus Receptus, Byzantine text include αὕτη (“this”); NA28, NA27, Tyndale House, SBLGNT (2010), Westcott–Hort, Tregelles do not include this wording.
- In STEPBible’s comparison, Textus Receptus, Byzantine text include ἐν (“in”); NA28, NA27, Tyndale House, SBLGNT (2010), Westcott–Hort, Tregelles do not include this wording.
- Spelling of Ἰερουσαλήμ.¶: Tyndale House: Ἱερουσαλήμ.
SBLGNT apparatus (3)
A comparison of published Greek editions. “Add” means after the SBLGNT wording; “omit” refers to that wording.
- SBLGNT: καὶ. Westcott and Hort (1881), Tregelles, Nestle–Aland 28th edition read καὶ; Robinson–Pierpont add αὕτη.
- SBLGNT: θεῷ. Westcott and Hort (1881), Tregelles, Nestle–Aland 28th edition read θεῷ; Robinson–Pierpont read κυρίῳ.
- SBLGNT: λύτρωσιν. Westcott and Hort (1881), Tregelles, Nestle–Aland 28th edition read λύτρωσιν; Robinson–Pierpont add ἐν.
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Original-language editions
- SBLGNT
- καὶ αὐτῇ τῇ ὥρᾳ ἐπιστᾶσα ἀνθωμολογεῖτο τῷ θεῷ καὶ ἐλάλει περὶ αὐτοῦ πᾶσιν τοῖς προσδεχομένοις λύτρωσιν Ἰερουσαλήμ.
- RP2018
- Καὶ αὕτη αὐτῇ τῇ ὥρᾳ ἐπιστᾶσα ἀνθωμολογεῖτο τῷ κυρίῳ, καὶ ἐλάλει περὶ αὐτοῦ πᾶσιν τοῖς προσδεχομένοις λύτρωσιν ἐν Ἱερουσαλήμ.
- TR-Boyd
- Καὶ αὕτη αὐτῇ τῇ ὥρᾳ ἐπιστᾶσα ἀνθωμολογεῖτο τῷ Κυρίῳ, καὶ ἐλάλει περὶ αὐτοῦ πᾶσι τοῖς προσδεχομένοις λύτρωσιν ἐν Ἱερουσαλήμ.
- SCR1894
- και αυτη αυτη τη ωρα επιστασα ανθωμολογειτο τω κυριω και ελαλει περι αυτου πασιν τοις προσδεχομενοις λυτρωσιν εν ιερουσαλημ
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In the reference works topics that cite this verse
AnnaThank; Thanks; ThanksgivingProphetessesLanguage of the New TestamentKingdom of God (of Heaven), TheRedemptionEssenesRedeemer; RedemptionLuke, the Gospel ofJoseph, Husband of Mary
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Cross-references most cited first
- Luke 2:25Now there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
- 2 Corinthians 9:15Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!
- Luke 24:21But we were hoping He was the One who would redeem Israel. And besides all this, it is the third day since these things took place.
- Luke 1:68“Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, because He has visited and redeemed His people.
- Mark 15:43Joseph of Arimathea, a prominent Council member who himself was waiting for the kingdom of God, boldly went to Pilate to ask for the body of Jesus.
- Luke 1:46–56Then Mary said: “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior! For He has looked with favor on the humble state of His servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed. For the Mighty…
- Luke 23:51who had not consented to their decision or action. He was from the Judean town of Arimathea, and was waiting for the kingdom of God.
- Ephesians 1:3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms.
- Luke 2:28–32Simeon took Him in his arms and blessed God, saying: “Sovereign Lord, as You have promised, You now dismiss Your servant in peace. For my eyes have seen Your salvation, which You have prepared in the sight of all people,
- Luke 1:64–66Immediately Zechariah’s mouth was opened and his tongue was released, and he began to speak, praising God. All their neighbors were filled with awe, and people throughout the hill country of Judea were talking about…
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