Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 2:25-33
Luke 2:25-33. Behold there was a man, &c. There was now in Jerusalem one Simeon, venerable on account of his age, piety, and virtue. For, he was just and devout Righteous toward his fellow-creatures, and holy toward God; waiting for the consolation of Israel A common phrase for the Messiah, who was to be the everlasting consolation of the Israel of God. And the Holy Ghost was upon him That is, as the word here signifies, he was a prophet. And it was revealed unto him, &c.... read more
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 2:27
By the Spirit - By the direction of the Spirit.Into the temple - Into that part of the temple where the public worship was chiefly performed - into the court of the women. See the notes at Matthew 21:12.The custom of the law - That is, to make an offering for purification, and to present him to God. read more