Simeon refers to Isaiah's prophecy in his song, as seen in the following table.
| Simeon's Song | Old Testament Reference |
|---|---|
| 29: Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you now dismiss your servant in peace. | |
| 30: For my eyes have seen your salvation, | And the glory of the LORD will be revealed, and all mankind together will see it. For the mouth of the LORD has spoken. (Isaiah 40:5) |
| 31: which you have prepared in the sight of all people, | The LORD will lay bare his holy arm in the sight of all the nations, and all the ends of the earth will see the salvation of our God. (Isaiah 52:10) |
| 32: a light for revelation to the Gentiles | "I, the LORD , have called you in righteousness; I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you and will make you to be a covenant for the people and a light for the Gentiles, (Isaiah 42:6) "It is too small a thing for you to be my servant to restore the tribes of Jacob and bring back those of Israel I have kept. I will also make you a light for the Gentiles, that you may bring my salvation to the ends of the earth." (Isaiah 49:6) |
| and for glory to your people Israel. | I am bringing my righteousness near, it is not far away; and my salvation will not be delayed. I will grant salvation to Zion, my splendor to Israel. (Isaiah 46:13) |
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