Luke 2:9

Behold, an angel of Adonai stood by them, and the shekhinah ·manifest weighty glory and presence of God· shone around them, and they were terrified.

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In The King James Version

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.

In Context

8+ 2:8 (8-15) MP: Worshiped by “desert nomads” also called Shepherds, (this rendering is debated by Scholars). Could also be Gentile nations living in the surrounding desert lands. Could be Gentiles in general living in a figurative wilderness born outside God’s covenant then coming into the covenant. (Ps 72:9) There were shepherds in the same country staying in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock.

10The angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be to all the people.

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Cross References

Exodus 16:7and in the morning, then you shall see the kavod Yahweh ·weighty glory of He sustains breathing·; because he sh'ma ·hears obeys· your murmurings against Adonai. Who are we, that you murmur against us?”

Exodus 40:34Then the cloud covered the Tent of Meeting, and the kavod Yahweh ·weighty glory of He sustains breathing· filled the tabernacle.

Isaiah 35:2It will blossom abundantly, 2 and rejoice even with joy and singing. 2 Lebanon’s kavod ·weighty glory· will be given to it, 2 the excellence of Carmel and Sharon. 2 They will see the kavod Yahweh ·weighty glory of He sustains breathing·, 2 the excellence of our God. 1

Isaiah 60:1+ 60:1 (1-2) MP: The Light shines with the glory of God, yet darkness covers the people, (lack of understanding). (John 1:9-11, 1:14) “Arise, shine; for your light has come, 2 and Adonai’s kavod ·weighty glory· has risen on you. 1

Matthew 1:20+ 1:20. MPr: The name Semech [Branch] is applied to King Messiah. (Zech 3:8 in Targum). (Zech 3:8) + 1:20 (20-21) MP: Messiah is called to God’s service from the womb. (Is 49:1b) But when he thought about these things, behold, an angel of MarYah [Master Yahweh] appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph [May he add], son of David [Beloved], don’t be afraid to take to yourself Mary [Rebellion], your wife, + 1:20 (20-21) MP: Messiah is dedicated to God’s work from the womb. (Ps 22:9-10) for that which is conceived in her is of Ruach haKodesh [Spirit, Breath of the Holiness].

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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