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Berean Standard Bible

“a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to Your people Israel.””

Luke 2:32

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Simeon, a devout man in Jerusalem, takes the baby Jesus in his arms and praises God. He says he can now depart in peace.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to Your people Israel.”

World English Bible (WEB)

a light for revelation to the nations, and the glory of your people Israel.”

King James Version (KJV)

A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.

American Standard Version (ASV)

A light for revelation to the Gentiles, And the glory of thy people Israel.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

A light of revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

a light to the uncovering of nations, and the glory of Your people Israel.'

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Luz para ser revelada á los Gentiles, y la gloria de tu pueblo Israel.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

es la luz que alumbrará a las naciones y la gloria de tu pueblo Israel».

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