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# said to Mary his mother
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"said to the child's mother, Mary." Make sure it does not sound like Mary is the mother of Simeon.
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# Behold
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Simeon used this expression to tell Mary that what he is about to say is extremely important to her.
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# this child is appointed for the downfall and rising up of many people in Israel
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The words "downfall" and "rising up" express turning away from God and drawing closer to God. Alternate translation: "this child will cause many people in Israel to fall away from God or to rise closer to God" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
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