# Behold

The word "behold" alerts us to a new person in the story. Your language may have a way of doing this. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/writing-participants]])

# was righteous and devout

These abstract terms can be expressed as actions. Alternate translation: "did what was right and feared God" or "obeyed God's laws and feared God"
# Behold

The word "behold" alerts us to a new person in the story.

# was righteous and devout

"did what was right and feared God" or "obeyed God's laws and feared God"

# the consolation of Israel

"the one who would comfort the people of Israel"

# the Holy Spirit was upon him

"the Holy Spirit was with him." God was with Simeon in a special way and gave him wisdom and direction.