Who Was Simeon?
Who was Simeon the Elder?
One of the 70 elders who translated the Old Testament from Hebrew to Greek.
What was the translation from Hebrew to Greek called?
The Septuagint.(The Seventy)
Which book and verse did Simeon struggle to translate?
Isiah 7:14
What did God promise Simeon before he died?
That he would see the Savior, Christ the Lord.
Who ordered the elders to translate the Old Testament?
King Ptolemy Soter.
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28 he took Him up in _____ and blessed God and said:
28 he took Him up in his arms and blessed God and said:
How did Simeon show he loved God?
He was faithful, righteous, and obedient to God’s will.
How did Ptolemy make sure they didn’t copy each other’s work?
He sent them out in pairs to separate places.
Why did Simeon hesitate to write “virgin”?
He feared the king would mock him.
How old was Simeon when the prophecy was fulfilled?
What was the purpose of comparing their translations?
To find the most accurate version of the Scriptures.
What did Simeon consider changing “virgin” to?
Young lady
Where did Simeon finally meet baby Jesus?
In the temple of Jerusalem.
Why is the Septuagint important to Christians today?
It’s the Old Testament translation used in the Orthodox Study Bible.
What did God reveal to Simeon in a vision?
That he would not die before seeing Christ, born of a virgin.