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what was said about him
This can be stated in active form. AT: "the things that Simeon said about him" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)
said to Mary his mother
"said to the child's mother, Mary." Make sure it does not sound like Mary is the mother of Simeon.
Behold
Simeon used this expression to tell Mary that what he is about to say is extremely important to her.
this child is appointed for the downfall and rising up of many people in Israel
The words "downfall" and "rising up" express turning away from God and drawing closer to God. AT: "this child will cause many people in Israel to fall away from God or to rise closer to God" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor and rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)
for a sign that is rejected
"for a message from God that many people will resist"
a sword will pierce your own soul
This metaphor describes the deep sadness that Mary would feel. AT: "your sadness will be painful, as though a sword pierced your heart" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)
the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed
Here "hearts" is a metonym for people's inner beings. This can be stated in active form. AT: "he may reveal the thoughts of many people" or "he may reveal what many people secretly think" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy and rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)