31. which You have prepared before the face of all the peoples,
32. a light for the unveiling of the gentiles, and the esteem of Your people Yisra’ĕl.”
33. And Yosĕph and His mother were marvelling at what was said about Him.
34. And Shim‛on blessed them, and said to Miryam His mother, “See, this One is set for a fall and rising of many in Yisra’ĕl, and for a sign spoken against –
35. and a sword shall pierce through your own being also – so as to reveal the thoughts of many hearts.”
36. And there was Ḥannah, a prophetess, a daughter of Penu’ĕl, of the tribe of Ashĕr. She was advanced in years, and had lived with a husband seven years from her maidenhood,
37. and she was a widow of about eighty-four years, who did not leave the Set-apart Place, but served Elohim with fastings and prayers night and day.
38. And she, coming in at that moment, gave thanks to יהוה, and spoke of Him to all who were waiting for redemption in Yerushalayim.
39. And when they had accomplished all matters according to the Torah of יהוה, they returned to Galil, to their city Natsareth.
40. And the Child grew and became strong in spirit, being filled with wisdom. And the favour of Elohim was upon Him.
41. And His parents went to Yerushalayim every year at the Festival of the Passover.
42. And when He was twelve years old, they went up to Yerushalayim according to the practice of the festival.
43. When they had accomplished the days, as they returned, the Child יהושע stayed behind in Yerushalayim. And His parents did not know it,
44. but thinking He was in the company, they went a day’s journey, and were seeking Him among the relatives and friends.
45. And not having found Him, they returned to Yerushalayim, seeking Him.
46. And it came to be, after three days, that they found Him in the Set-apart Place, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both listening to them and asking them questions.
47. And all who heard Him were astonished at His understanding and answers.