The Prophecy of Simeon at the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple

Description

"...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.

Keywords

baby Jesus, Blessed Virgin Mary, Candlemas, childhood of Jesus, Holy Simeon, Jerusalem, Joseph, Law of Moses, Life of Christ, life of the virgin, mary, Meeting of the Lord, Presentation of Jesus at the Temple, Priest, Prophecy of Simeon, prophet, Saint Simeon the Elder, Saint Simeon the Prophet, Saint Simeon the Righteous, Simeon, temple

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Bible Stories, Nativity and Childhood of Jesus, The Lives of the Saints

Source:

Benziger Brothers, Inc. Bible Stories for Little Children (New York, NY: Benziger Brothers, Inc., 1894) 44