Luke 2:34

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Then Simeon blessed them and said to His mother Mary: “Behold, this Child is appointed to cause the rise and fall of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against,

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

and Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary, his mother, “Behold, this child is set for the falling and the rising of many in Israel, and for a sign which is spoken against.

World English Bible (WEB)

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Strong's King James

(34) Shim'on blessed them and said to Mary His mother, "Behold this One is set for the falling down and resurrection of many in Israel and for a sign spoken against.

The F.O.G

Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, "This Child has been appointed to cause many in Israel to fall and rise. He will be a sign that will be rejected,

The F.O.G Paraphrase

and Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, ‘Lo, this one is set for the falling and rising again of many in Israel, and for a sign spoken against—

Young's Literal Translation

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Luke 2:34

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Luke 2:34