And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.
And she coming in that instant, х epistasa (G2186)] - rather, 'standing by' or 'presenting herself;' for she had been there already. When Simeon's testimony to the blessed Babe was dying away, she was ready to take it up.
Gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, х anthoomologeito (G437)] - rather, 'gave thanks in turn,' or responsively to Simeon,
And spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem. The reading, adopted by recent critics, 'the redemption of Jerusalem,' has not, as we think, sufficient authority. The meaning appears to be, 'She spake of Him to all them in Jerusalem that were looking for redemption,' meaning, the expectants of Messiah who were then in the city. Saying in effect-In that Babe are wrapt up all your expectations. If this took place at the hour of prayer, it would account, as Alford remarks, for her having such an audience as the words imply.