Luke 2:33
And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him.
Luke 2:33 in other translations
| BSB | The Child’s father and mother were amazed at what was spoken about Him. |
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| WEB | Joseph and his mother were marveling at the things which were spoken concerning him. |
| ASV | And his father and his mother were marvelling at the things which were spoken concerning him; |
| YLT | And Joseph and his mother were wondering at the things spoken concerning him, |
| DARBY | And his father and mother wondered at the things which were said concerning him. |
| BBE | And his father and mother were full of wonder at the things which were said about him. |
| Webster | And Joseph and his mother marveled at those things which were spoken concerning him. |
What does Luke 2:33 mean?
Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain
Adam Clarke's Commentary
Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Luke 2:25-35
The same Spirit that provided for the support of Simeon's hope, provided for his joy. Those who would see Christ must go to his temple. Here is a confession of his faith, that this Child in his arms was the Saviour, the salvation itself, the salvation of God's appointing. He bids farewell to this world. How poor does this world look to one that has Christ in his arms, and salvation in his view! See here, how…
Luke 2:33 in the original Greek
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Cross references for Luke 2:33
- Isaiah 8:18
Behold, I and the children whom the Lord hath given me are for signs and for wonders in Israel from the Lord of hosts, which dwelleth in mount Zion.
- Luke 1:65-66
And fear came on all that dwelt round about them: and all these sayings were noised abroad throughout all the hill country of Judea. And all they that heard them laid them up in their hearts, saying, What manner of child shall this be! And the hand of the Lord was with him.
- Luke 2:48
And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing.
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Context
- Luke 2:32
A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.
- Luke 2:33
And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him.
- Luke 2:34
And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against;
Luke 2:33 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Y José y su madre estaban maravillados de las cosas que se decían de él. |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Et son père et sa mère s’étonnaient des choses qui étaient dites de lui. |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Und sein Vater und seine Mutter verwunderten sich über das, was über ihn geredet wurde. |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | Et erat pater ejus et mater mirantes super his quæ dicebantur de illo. |