Luke 2:9
Behold, an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.
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Exodus 16:7and in the morning, then you shall see the glory of the Lord; because he hears your murmurings against the Lord. Who are we, that you murmur against us?"
Exodus 40:34Then the cloud covered the Tent of Meeting, and the glory of the 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 the Lord filled the house of the Lord.
Isaiah 35:2It will blossom abundantly,and rejoice even with joy and singing.Lebanon's glory Lebanon will be given to it,the excellence of Carmel and Sharon.They will see the Lord's glory,the excellence of our God.
Isaiah 60:1"Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord is risen on you.
Matthew 1:20But when he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, "Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to yourself Mary, your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the 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 →