The Prophecy of Simeon at the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple
“...and Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the falling and the rising of many in Israel; and for a sign which is spoken against; yea and a sword shall pierce through thine own soul; that thoughts out of many hearts may be revealed.” Luke 2:34-35 ASV
Illustration of Simeon prophesying as he holds the baby Jesus in his arms in the temple. Mary reaches out to cradle Jesus in her arms as Joseph stands by, holding a basket. A woman kneels behind Simeon. A priest stands in the background. The scene takes place during the presentation of Jesus at the temple.
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Priest, mary, temple, Jerusalem, Joseph, prophet, baby Jesus, life of the virgin, Blessed Virgin Mary, Candlemas, Simeon, Holy Simeon, Law of Moses, Life of Christ, Meeting of the Lord, Presentation of Jesus at the Temple, Prophecy of Simeon, Saint Simeon the Elder, Saint Simeon the Prophet, Saint Simeon the Righteous, childhood of JesusSource
Benziger Brothers, Inc. Bible Stories for Little Children (New York, NY: Benziger Brothers, Inc., 1894) 44
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