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16 lines
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# Behold
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The word "behold" alerts us to a new person in the story.
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# was righteous and devout
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"did what was right and feared God" or "obeyed God's laws and feared God"
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# the consolation of Israel
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"the one who would comfort the people of Israel"
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# the Holy Spirit was upon him
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"the Holy Spirit was with him." God was with Simeon in a special way and gave him wisdom and direction.
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