Simeon and Anna welcome the child in the temple
Luke 2:21–38; Leviticus 12:1–8
Forty days after the birth, Joseph and Mary brought Jesus to the temple. The aged Simeon took him in his arms and blessed God, and the prophetess Anna spoke of him to all who were waiting for redemption.
for my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared before the face of all peoples; a light for revelation to the nations, and the glory of your people Israel.
Luke 2:30–32 (World English Bible)
Mary's offering of two birds was the one the Law allowed for a poor family (Leviticus 12:8). Simeon had been promised that he would not die before seeing the Lord's Christ. He called the child a light for the nations and the glory of Israel, and warned Mary that a sword would pierce her own soul.
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Dating notes
Ussher: 5 BC, forty days after the birth.