# Behold

The word "behold" alerts us to a new person in the story.

# was righteous and devout

"did what was right and feared God" or "obeyed God's laws and feared God"

# the consolation of Israel

"the one who would comfort the people of Israel"

# the Holy Spirit was upon him

"the Holy Spirit was with him." God was with Simeon in a special way and gave him wisdom and direction.