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Anna The Prophet Thanks God For the Child

36 And there was Anna— a prophet, a daughter of Phanuel, from the tribe of Asher. This one was advanced in her many days, having lived with a husband seven years from her virginity, 37 and herself being a widow up-to[a] eighty four years, who was not departing from the temple, serving[b] night and day with fastings and prayers. 38 And having come-upon them at the very hour, she was returning-thanks to God, and was speaking about Him to all the ones waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.

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Footnotes

  1. Luke 2:37 Or, until. That is, until her 84th year; or, for 84 years after becoming a widow.
  2. Luke 2:37 Or, worshiping.

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