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Luke 2:30

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 2:30 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,
Luke 2:30 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 2

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
27And he came in the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, that they might do concerning him after the custom of the law,
28then he received him into his arms, and blessed God, and said,
29Now lettest thou thy servant depart, Lord, According to thy word, in peace;
30For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,
31Which thou hast prepared before the face of all peoples;
32A light for revelation to the Gentiles, And the glory of thy people Israel.
33And his father and his mother were marvelling at the things which were spoken concerning him;
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, etc.] The Messiah, who is often so called; (see <014918>Genesis 49:18 <234906>Isaiah 49:6 52:10). He goes by the name of “salvation”, because the salvation of God's elect is put into his hands, and he has undertook it; and because he is the author of it, he has fulfilled his engagements, and has accomplished what he promised to do; and because salvation is in him, it is to be had in him; and in him the true Israel of God are saved, with an everlasting salvation: and he is called “God's salvation” because he is a Saviour of his choosing, calling, and constituting; whom he promised under the Old Testament dispensation and in the fulness of time sent; and…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“seen thy salvation--Many saw this child, nay, the full-grown "man, Christ Jesus," who never saw in Him "God's Salvation." This estimate of an object of sight, an unconscious, helpless babe, was pure faith. He "beheld His glory" (Joh 1:14). In another view it was prior faith rewarded by present sight.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Thy salvation - Him who is to procure salvation for his people; or, the Saviour. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Thy salvation - Thy Christ, thy Saviour. Luke 2:32”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“2:30 I have seen your salvation: The phrase echoes Isa 52:12.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Luk 2:10, Luk 2:11, Luk 3:6; Gen 49:18; Sa2 23:1-5; Isa 49:6; Act 4:10-12 Luke 2:31”
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