Circumcision and Presentation
 
Matthew
Mark
Luke
John
Syriac
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2:21-38
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2:29-46a
 
 
Variations in Manuscripts
 
Verse
Variation
27 And inspired by the Spirit
And in the Spirit
37 As a widow til she was 84
as a widow, she was 84
widow of about 84
 
Cross References
 
Current Text
Reference
Description
Luke 2:21 Lev 12:3
Luke 1:31
Luke 2:22 Lev 12:6
Luke 2:23 Ex 13:2, 12, 15
Numbers 3:13
Luke 2:24 Lev 12:2-8
Luke 2:27 Matthew 4:1
Luke 2:29 Genesis 46:30
Luke 2:30 Isaiah 40:5
Luke 2:31 Isaiah 52:10
Luke 2:32 Isaiah 42:6
Isaiah 49:6
Acts 13:47
Luke 2:34 Isaiah 8:14
Luke 2:35 Psalm 42:10
Luke 2:36 Acts 21:9
Joshua 19:24
Luke 2:37 I Timothy 5:5
 
Doctrines
 
Scripture
Para
Description of Doctrine
Luke 2:21 527
Luke 2:22-39 529
583
Luke 2:25 711
Luke 2:26-27 695
Luke 2:32 713
Luke 2:34 575
587
Luke 2:35 149
618
Luke 2:38 711
 

Events

  1. Circumcision
  2. Naming of Jesus
  3. Days of Pruification
  4. Brought to Jerusalem
  5. Presentation to the Lord
  6. Sacrifice
  7. Revelation to Simeon
  8. Simeon's Blessing and Prophecy
  9. Prophecy and Blessing of Anna
  10. Performance of the Law
People
  1. Jews
  2. Joseph
  3. Mary
  4. Jesus
  5. Simeon
  6. Anna
Places
  1. Jerusalem
  2. Temple
  3. Galilee
  4. Nazareth
  5. Bethlehem
Other
  1. vs 21 - before he was conceived in the womb
  2. vs 32 - light to Gentiles
  3. vs 36 - prophetess, "years from her virginity"
  4. vs 38 - spake t all that looked for the redemption of Israel
  5. vs 25 - waiting for the consolation of Israel
  6. Destiny of Jesus
  7. Ceremony of Purification - Leviticus 12:2ff
    1. mother unclean after birth of son for 7 days
    2. on eighth he is circumcised
    3. mother remains separated for 33 more days, total 40 days
    4. end of 40 days, sacrifice a lamb, or if too poor, a pair of turtledoves or a pair of young pigeons
  8. Redemption of the First Born  - Exodus 13:2-13
    1. first born considered holy
    2. must be redeemed by offering of 5 shekels
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


A Harmony of the Gospels
LivingWeb Library:  232.924 - Circumcision and Presentation of Jesus
©1999 William H. Lawson, Jr.
Updated: January 15, 1999
 
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