“a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to Your people Israel.””
Luke 2:32
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Connection with Ishmael's sons
Isaiah 60 opens with the nations coming to Israel's light, and it names the flocks of Ishmael's sons Kedar and Nebaioth among what is brought to God (Isaiah 60:7). Here Simeon names the baby Jesus that light for the Gentiles.
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A light for the Gentiles — Simeon's prophecy
““I, the LORD, have called you for a righteous purpose, and I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you and appoint you to be a covenant for the people and a light to the nations,”
A light for revelation to the Gentiles
“He says: “It is not enough for You to be My Servant, to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the protected ones of Israel. I will also make You a light for the nations, to bring My salvation to the ends of the earth.””
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