Bible Strands
Luke 2:33
The Child’s father and mother were amazed at what was spoken about Him.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Simeon has just concluded his declaration about the Child’s role as a light to the Gentiles and glory to Israel, and the narrative turns to Joseph and Mary’s immediate reaction to his words.
The words — πατὴρ (patēr) and μὴτηρ (mētēr) literally identify the Child’s earthly father and mother, anchoring the prophetic announcement to a specific human family.
The thread — Amazement at divine speech appears in Luke 1:65 when neighbors are filled with awe, and in Luke 2:48 when the parents are astonished by the twelve-year-old’s reply. Isaiah 8:18 similarly frames the prophet and his children as visible signs given by God.
Why it lands — The verse records a factual human response to revelation, requiring the reader to accept that encountering God’s word often begins with astonishment before it yields understanding.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him.
Cross-references
- Isaiah 8:18 Here am I, and the children the LORD has given me as signs and symbols in Israel from the LORD of Hosts, who dwells on Mount Zion.
- Luke 1:65 All their neighbors were filled with awe, and people throughout the hill country of Judea were talking about these events.
- Luke 2:48 When His parents saw Him, they were astonished. “Child, why have You done this to us?” His mother asked. “Your father and I have been anxiously searching for You.”