It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ.{"Christ" (Greek) and "Messiah" (Hebrew) both mean "Anointed One"}
      4. The solemn declaration he made hereupon: He blessed God, and said, Lord, now let thou thy servant depart in peace,Luke 2:29-32; Luke 2:29-32.