14-17. Simeon--a Hebrew variation of Simon, as in
2Pe 1:1;
(Greek), the Jewish and family name of Peter.
hath declared how God at the first--answering to Peter's own
expression "a good while ago"
(Ac 15:7).
did visit the Gentiles to take out of them--in the exercise of His
adorable sovereignty.
a people for his name--the honor of his name, or for His glory.
JFB.
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