It was revealed [η ν κ ε χ ρ η μ α τ ι σ μ ε ν ο ν]. Lit., it was having been revealed; i e., it stood revealed, while he waited for the fulfilment of the revelation. The verb means primarily to have dealings with; thence to consult or debate about business matter; and so of an oracle, to give a response to one consulting it. The word here implies that the revelation to Simeon had been given in answer to prayer. See on Matthew 2:12.

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Old Testament