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man. Greek. anthropos. See App-123.
Simeon. In Hebrew. Shimeon = hearing. Compare Gen_29:33. Possibly the father of Gamaliel (Act_5:34.
devout. Greek eulabes. Used only by Luke = taking hold of well; i.e. careful and circumspect in observing the Law. Compare Act_2:5; Act_8:2. The kindred word eulabeia, rendered "godly fear", occurs twice Heb_5:7; Heb_12:28).
waiting for. Compare Gen_49:18. Isa_49:23; and see App-36. Joseph of Arimathaea was another who thus waited. Mar_15:43. Compare Luk_2:38; Luk_3:15; Luk_24:21.
the consolation of Israel. Compare Act_28:20 and Isa_40:1. "May I see the consolation of Israel! "was a Jewish formula of blessing; and an adjuration also: "May I not see it, if I speak not the truth! "
the Holy Ghost = pneumahagion = a spiritual gift. See App-101.
upon. Greek. epi. App-104.