man. Greek. anthropos. See App-123.
Simeon. In Hebrew. Shimeon. hearing. Compare Genesis 29:33. Possibly the father of Gamaliel (Acts 5:34.
devout. Greek eulabes. Used only by Luke. taking hold of well; i.e. careful and circumspect in observing the Law. Compare Acts 2:5; Acts 8:2. The kindred word eulabeia, rendered "godly fear", occurs twice Hebrews 5:7; Hebrews 12:28).
waiting for. Compare Genesis 49:18; Isaiah 49:23. and see App-36. Joseph of Arimathaea was another who thus waited. Mark 15:43. Compare Luke 2:38; Luke 3:15; Luke 24:21.
the consolation of Israel. Compare Acts 28:20 and Isaiah 40:1. "May. see the consolation of Israel! "was. Jewish formula of blessing; and an adjuration also: "May. not see it, if. speak not the truth! "
the Holy Ghost. pneumahagion. a spiritual gift. See App-101.
upon. Greek. epi. App-104.