38. coming in--"presenting herself." She had been there already but
now is found "standing by," as Simeon's testimony to the blessed Babe
died away, ready to take it up "in turn" (as the word rendered
"likewise" here means).
to all them, &c.--the sense is, "to all them in Jerusalem that were
looking for redemption"--saying in effect, In that Babe are wrapt up all
your expectations. If this was at the hour of prayer, when numbers
flocked to the temple, it would account for her having such an audience
as the words imply [ALFORD].
JFB.
Outline
The birth of Christ. (1-7)
It is made known to the shepherds. (8-20)
Christ presented in the temple. (21-24)
Simeon prophesies concerning Jesus. (25-35)
Anna prophesies concerning him. (36-40)
Christ with the learned men in the temple. (41-52)
Painted sketch of Bethlehem in the 19th Century
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