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# at what was said about him
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This can be stated in active form. AT: "the things that Simeon said about him" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
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# said to Mary his mother
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"said to the child's mother, Mary." Make sure it does not sound like Mary is the mother of Simeon.
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# Behold
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Simeon used this expression to tell Mary that what he is about to say is extremely important to her.
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# this child is appointed for the downfall and rising up of many people in Israel
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The words "downfall" and "rising up" express turning away from God and drawing closer to God. AT: "this child will cause many people in Israel to fall away from God or to rise closer to God" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
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# for a sign that is rejected
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"for a message from God that many people will resist"
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# a sword will pierce your own soul
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This metaphor describes the deep sadness that Mary would feel. AT: "Your sadness will be painful as though a sword pierced your heart" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
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# the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed
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"hearts" refer to people. AT: "the thoughts of many people will be revealed" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
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# translationWords
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* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/amazed]]
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* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/bless]]
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* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sign]]
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* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/sword]]
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* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/soul]]
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* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/heart]] |