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35 and indeed a sword will pierce the soul of you yourself— so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed”.

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.

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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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