Luke 2:9

An angel from God appeared to them. A great light ◄from the Lord/from God► shone on them and around them. So they became very afraid.

Translation for Translators

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

8That night, there were some shepherds who were taking care of their sheep as usual in the fields near Bethlehem.

10But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid! I have come to tell you good news, which will make you very happy! This message is for everyone to hear.

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Cross References

Exodus 16:7And tomorrow morning you will see how great Yahweh is, because he has heard what you have complained about. He is the one whom you have really complained to, because we are just his servants.” [RHQ]

Exodus 40:34Then the tall bright cloud covered the Sacred Tent, and Yahweh’s ◄glory/brilliant light► filled the Sacred Tent.

1 Kings 8:11It was the glory/radiance of Yahweh that filled the temple, with the result that the priests were not able to continue their work.

Isaiah 35:2the desert will produce flowers abundantly; it will be as though everything is rejoicing and singing! The deserts will become as beautiful as [SIM] the trees in Lebanon, as fertile [SIM] as the plains of the Sharon and Carmel areas. There people will see the glory of Yahweh; they will see that he is magnificent.

Isaiah 60:1You people of Jerusalem [PRS], stand up! Yahweh has done glorious things for you, and he has acted powerfully for you; so show others that he is very great!

Matthew 1:20While he was seriously considering this, much to his surprise, in a dream he saw an angel whom the Lord had sent. The angel said, “Joseph, descendant of King David, do not be afraid that you(sg) would be doing wrong if you(sg) would marry Mary. Instead, begin to treat her as your wife, because the Holy Spirit, not a man, has caused her to be pregnant.

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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