31, 32. all people--all the peoples, mankind at large.
a light to the Gentiles--then in thick darkness.
glory of thy people Israel--already Thine, and now, in the believing
portion of it, to be so more gloriously than ever. It will be observed
that this "swan-like song, bidding an eternal farewell to this
terrestrial life" [OLSHAUSEN], takes a more comprehensive view of the
kingdom of Christ than that of Zacharias, though the kingdom they sing
of is one.
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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Ancient Customs
Ancient People
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