Most likely Simeon placed his hands upon them and proclaimed, The LORD bless you and your son.
The mention of his blessing is reminiscent of the blessing pronounced on Hannah by Eli (1 Samuel 1:17; 1 Samuel 2:20–21).1
Most likely Simeon placed his hands upon them and proclaimed, The LORD bless you and your son.
The mention of his blessing is reminiscent of the blessing pronounced on Hannah by Eli (1 Samuel 1:17; 1 Samuel 2:20–21).1
34 And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, “Behold, this child is appointed for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is opposed