Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said, Treasury of Scripture took. Mark 9:36 And he took a child, and set him in the middle of them: and when he had taken him in his arms, he said to them, Mark 10:16 And he took them up in his arms, put his hands on them, and blessed them. and. Luke 2:13,14,20 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying... Luke 1:46,64,68 And Mary said, My soul does magnify the Lord... Psalm 32:11 Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, you righteous: and shout for joy, all you that are upright in heart. Psalm 33:1 Rejoice in the LORD, O you righteous: for praise is comely for the upright. Psalm 105:1-3 O give thanks to the LORD; call on his name: make known his deeds among the people... Psalm 135:19,20 Bless the LORD, O house of Israel: bless the LORD, O house of Aaron...
Context The Prophecy of Simeon
25And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was on him. 26And it was revealed to him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ. 27And he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law, 28Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said, 29Lord, now let you your servant depart in peace, according to your word: 30For my eyes have seen your salvation, 31Which you have prepared before the face of all people; 32A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel. 33And Joseph and his mother marveled at those things which were spoken of him. 34And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against; 35(Yes, a sword shall pierce through your own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed. Parallel Verses American Standard Version
then he received him into his arms, and blessed God, and said,
Douay-Rheims Bible
He also took him into his arms, and blessed God, and said:
Darby Bible Translation
he received him into his arms, and blessed God, and said,
King James Bible
Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said,
Young's Literal Translation
then he took him in his arms, and blessed God, and he said,
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