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14 lines
397 B
Markdown
# 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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"Look" or "Listen." By saying this, Simeon tells Mary that what he is about to say next is extremely important.
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# this child is appointed for the downfall and rising up of many people in Israel
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"this child will cause many people in Israel to fall or rise"
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