"And when the time for their purification (the mother's purification and the baby's dedication) came according to the Law of Moses, they brought Him up to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord, (Lev. 12:1-4). And as it is written in the Law of Lord, Every (first-born) male that opens the womb shall be set apart and dedicated and called holy to the Lord. (Ex. 13:1-2; 12; Num. 8:17). And they came also to offer a sacrifice according to what is said in the Law of the Lord, a pair of turtle-doves or two young pigeons. (Lev.12:6-8).
Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout - cautiously and carefuly observing the divine Law - and looking for the Consolation of Israel. And the Holy Spirit was upon him and it had been divinely revealed (communicated) to him by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ, the Messiah, the Anointed One. And prompted by the Holy Spirit he came into the temple enclosure; and when the parents brought in the infant child Jesus, to do for Him what was customary according to the Law, Simeon took Him up into his arms and praised and thanked God and said, "And now, Lord, You are releasing Your servant to depart (leave this world) in peace, according to Your Word. For with my own eyes I have seen Your Salvation (Isa. 52:10), which You have ordained and prepared before (in the presence of) all peoples. A Light for revelation to the Gentiles - disclose what was before unknown- and to bring praise and honor and glory to Your people Israel (Isa. 42:6; 49:6). And His (legal) father and (His) mother were marvelling at what was said about Him; And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary His mother, Behold, this Child is appointed and destined for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is spoken against, (Isa. 8: 14-15).