ISB ~ Luke 2 v25

consolation of Israel:i.e., the time when many believed that Yahweh would rescue his people from Gentile rule (Romans) and reestablish the glorious kingdom of David in Jerusalem (1:71; 2:38). These hopes were linked with the coming Messiah (Mk 11:10; Acts 1:6).

• Simeon’s words evoke several Isaian promises along this line (Is 40:1; 52:9; 61:2-3). See note on Lk 4:43.