Luke Chapter 2, Verse 29
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29: νυν απολυεις τον δουλον σου δεσποτα κατα το ρημα σου εν ειρηνη
29: Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according
to thy word:
29: Now thou dost dismiss thy servant, O Lord, according to thy word
in peace:
{m} Now lettest. Now thou dost let or permit. This word is in the
indicative mood, and signifies that God was permitting him to die in
peace {n}, by having relieved his anxieties, allayed his fears, fulfilled
the promises, and having, by the appearing of the Messiah, removed every
reason why he should live any longer, and every wish to live.
Depart. Die.
According to thy word. Thy promise made by revelation. God never disappoints. To many it might have appeared improbable, when such a promise was made to an old man, that it should be fulfilled. But God fulfills all his word, keeps all his promises, and NEVER disappoints those who trust in him.
