Luke 2:9
And behold, an agent of Lord stood near them, and the glory of Lord shone around them. And they feared a great fear.
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Exodus 16:7and in the morning, then ye shall see the glory of LORD, for he hears your murmurings against LORD. And what are we, that ye murmur against us?
Exodus 40:34Then the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of LORD filled the tabernacle.
1 Kings 8:11so that the priests could not stand to minister by reason of the cloud, for the glory of LORD filled the house of LORD.
Isaiah 35:2It shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice even with joy and singing. The glory of Lebanon shall be given to it, the excellency of Carmel and Sharon. They shall see the glory of LORD, the excellency of our God.
Isaiah 60:1Arise, shine, for thy light has come, and the glory of LORD has risen upon thee.
Matthew 1:20But while he considered these things, behold, an agent of Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take Mary to be thy wife, for that which was begotten in her is from Holy Spirit.
Matthew Henry on Luke 2:9-21
Angels Appear to the Shepherds; Visit of the Shepherds to Christ. 8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. 10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.… Read the whole commentary →