Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version which you have prepared in the sight of all nations: New Living Translation which you have prepared for all people. English Standard Version that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, Berean Standard Bible which You have prepared in the sight of all people, Berean Literal Bible which You have prepared before the face of all the peoples, King James Bible Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; New King James Version Which You have prepared before the face of all peoples, New American Standard Bible Which You have prepared in the presence of all the peoples: NASB 1995 Which You have prepared in the presence of all peoples, NASB 1977 Which Thou hast prepared in the presence of all peoples, Legacy Standard Bible Which You prepared in the presence of all peoples, Amplified Bible Which You have prepared in the presence of all peoples, Christian Standard Bible You have prepared it in the presence of all peoples — Holman Christian Standard Bible You have prepared it in the presence of all peoples— American Standard Version Which thou hast prepared before the face of all peoples; Contemporary English Version and foreign nations will also see this. English Revised Version Which thou hast prepared before the face of all peoples; GOD'S WORD® Translation which you have prepared for all people to see. Good News Translation which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples: International Standard Version which you prepared for all people to see— Majority Standard Bible which You have prepared in the sight of all people, NET Bible that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples: New Heart English Bible which you have prepared before the face of all peoples; Webster's Bible Translation Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; Weymouth New Testament Which Thou hast made ready in the sight of all nations-- World English Bible which you have prepared before the face of all peoples; Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionwhich You prepared before the face of all the peoples, Berean Literal Bible which You have prepared before the face of all the peoples, Young's Literal Translation which Thou didst prepare before the face of all the peoples, Smith's Literal Translation Which thou hast prepared before the face of all peoples: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWhich thou hast prepared before the face of all peoples: Catholic Public Domain Version which you have prepared before the face of all peoples: New American Bible which you prepared in sight of all the peoples, New Revised Standard Version which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWhich you have prepared before the face of all peoples, Aramaic Bible in Plain English “Him whom you have prepared in the sight of all the peoples.” NT Translations Anderson New Testamentwhich thou hast prepared before the face of all people; Godbey New Testament which thou didst prepare before the face of all peoples; Haweis New Testament which thou hast prepared before the face of all people. Mace New Testament whom thou hast provided for all mankind, a light to lighten the Gentiles, Weymouth New Testament Which Thou hast made ready in the sight of all nations-- Worrell New Testament Which Thou didst prepare before the face of all peoples; Worsley New Testament a light for the enlightening of the Gentiles, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Prophecy of Simeon…30For my eyes have seen Your salvation, 31which You have prepared in the sight of all people, 32a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to Your people Israel.”… Cross References Isaiah 52:10 The LORD has bared His holy arm in the sight of all the nations; all the ends of the earth will see the salvation of our God. Psalm 98:2-3 The LORD has proclaimed His salvation and revealed His righteousness to the nations. / He has remembered His love and faithfulness to the house of Israel; all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God. Isaiah 49:6 He says: “It is not enough for You to be My Servant, to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the protected ones of Israel. I will also make You a light for the nations, to bring My salvation to the ends of the earth.” Isaiah 42:6 “I, the LORD, have called you for a righteous purpose, and I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you and appoint you to be a covenant for the people and a light to the nations, Acts 13:47 For this is what the Lord has commanded us: ‘I have made you a light for the Gentiles, to bring salvation to the ends of the earth.’” Acts 28:28 Be advised, therefore, that God’s salvation has been sent to the Gentiles, and they will listen!” John 1:9 The true Light, who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. John 8:12 Once again, Jesus spoke to the people and said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.” Matthew 4:16 the people living in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death, a light has dawned.” Romans 15:9-12 so that the Gentiles may glorify God for His mercy. As it is written: “Therefore I will praise You among the Gentiles; I will sing hymns to Your name.” / Again, it says: “Rejoice, O Gentiles, with His people.” / And again: “Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles, and extol Him, all you peoples.” ... Revelation 5:9 And they sang a new song: “Worthy are You to take the scroll and open its seals, because You were slain, and by Your blood You purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue and people and nation. Isaiah 60:1-3 Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. / For behold, darkness covers the earth, and thick darkness is over the peoples; but the LORD will rise upon you, and His glory will appear over you. / Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. Isaiah 11:10 On that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples. The nations will seek Him, and His place of rest will be glorious. Malachi 1:11 For My name will be great among the nations, from where the sun rises to where it sets. In every place, incense and pure offerings will be presented in My name, because My name will be great among the nations,” says the LORD of Hosts. Acts 26:23 that the Christ would suffer, and as the first to rise from the dead, would proclaim light to our people and to the Gentiles.” Treasury of Scripture Which you have prepared before the face of all people; Psalm 96:1-3,10-13 O sing unto the LORD a new song: sing unto the LORD, all the earth… Psalm 97:6-8 The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory… Psalm 98:2,3 The LORD hath made known his salvation: his righteousness hath he openly shewed in the sight of the heathen… Jump to Previous Eyes Face Nations Peoples Prepare Prepared Presence Ready Salvation SightJump to Next Eyes Face Nations Peoples Prepare Prepared Presence Ready Salvation SightLuke 2 1. Augustus taxes all the Roman empire.6. The nativity of Jesus. 8. An angel relates it to the shepherds, and many sing praises to God for it. 15. The shepherds glorify God. 21. Jesus is circumcised. 22. Mary purified. 25. Simeon and Anna prophesy of Jesus, 39. who increases in wisdom, 41. questions in the temple with the teachers, 51. and is obedient to his parents. which You have prepared This phrase emphasizes the divine initiative and sovereignty of God in the unfolding of His salvation plan. The Greek word for "prepared" is "ἡτοίμασας" (hetoimasas), which conveys the idea of making ready or arranging beforehand. This preparation is not a last-minute decision but a meticulously planned act of God, showcasing His omniscience and omnipotence. In the broader biblical narrative, this preparation is seen throughout the Old Testament, where prophecies and covenants point towards the coming of the Messiah. The fulfillment of these prophecies in the New Testament underscores God's faithfulness and the reliability of His word. in the sight of all people Parallel Commentaries ... Greek whichὃ (ho) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that. You have prepared ἡτοίμασας (hētoimasas) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular Strong's 2090: To make ready, prepare. From hetoimos; to prepare. in κατὰ (kata) Preposition Strong's 2596: A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). the sight πρόσωπον (prosōpon) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 4383: From pros and ops; the front, i.e. The countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by implication, presence, person. of all πάντων (pantōn) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. people, λαῶν (laōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 2992: Apparently a primary word; a people. 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