Luke 2:20

The shepherds teshuvah ·completely returned·, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, just as it was told them.

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In The King James Version

And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.

In Context

19But Mary [Rebellion] kept all these sayings, pondering them in her heart.

21When eight days were fulfilled for the circumcision of the child, his name was called Yeshua [Salvation], which was given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.

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Cross References

Psalms 72:17+ 72:17 a MP: Messiah’s name endures forever. His name is linked to his actions, the Good News of God’s Redemption (Acts 9:15). Talmud: Nedarim 39B, Pesachim 54A: “Seven things were created before the creation of the world” 1. Torah (Prov 8:22) 2. Repentance (Ps 90:2-3) 3. Garden of Eden Paradise (Gen 2:8) 4. Gehinnom Lake of Fire (Is 30:33) 5. The Throne of Glory (Ps 93:2) 6. The Tabernacle Temple (Jer 17:12) and 7. The Messiah’s name (Ps 72:17). (Acts 9:15; Heb 4:3; 1 Pet 1:20; Rev 13:8) His name endures forever. 2 His name existed before the creation of the sun. 1 + 72:17 b MP: In the Messiah all nations will be blessed. This adds to defining the prophecy to Abraham in (Gen 22:18). All nations will call King Messiah blessed. (Eph 1:3) Men shall be blessed by him. 2 All nations will call him blessed. 1

Psalms 107:8Let them yadah ·extend hands in thankful praise· to Adonai for his chesed ·loving-kindness·, 2 for his wonderful deeds to the children of men! 1

Psalms 107:21Let them yadah ·extend hands in thankful praise· to Adonai for his chesed ·loving-kindness·, 2 for his wonderful deeds to the children of men! 1

Matthew 9:8+ 9:8 (context 9:1-8) MP: God confirms His intention to raise up a Prophet like Moses, and put His words the mouth of His Prophet. (Deut 18:17-19) But when the multitudes saw it, they marveled and glorified God, who had given such authority to men.

Luke 19:37As he was now getting near, at the descent of the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works which they had seen,

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 →

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