366 B

Raw Blame History

Now let your servant depart in peace

"I am your servant; let me depart in peace." Simeon was referring to himself.

depart

This is a euphemism meaning "die" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-euphemism)

according to your word

"Word" here is a metonym for "promise." Alternate translation: "as you have promised" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy)