Luk 2:34-35 | TNotes | STEP | 2:34 to cause many in Israel to fall: Many Israelites rejected Jesus as the Messiah (see Isa 8:14-15 ). • a sign from God: See Luke 11:29-30 ; cp. Isa 8:18 .

bIsa 8:14-15►

cLuke 11:29-30►

dIsa 8:18►

‏ Luke 2:34-35

2:34 ^a to cause many in Israel to fall: Many Israelites rejected Jesus as the Messiah (see Isa 8:14-15 ^b).

• a sign from God: See Luke 11:29-30 ^c; cp. Isa 8:18 ^d.
2:35 ^e the deepest thoughts of many hearts: Israel’s true heart—whether for God or against him—would be revealed through their response to Jesus.

• a sword will pierce your very soul: Mary would experience great pain at seeing her son rejected and dying on the cross.