LUKE 2:9

KING JAMES VERSION (KJV)

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“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.”

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Luke 2:9 Translation & Meaning

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KJV Verse Original Greek Meaning/ Definition
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And, καὶ And, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words And
lo, ἰδού, Used as imperative lo! lo
the angel ἄγγελος (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a pastor angel
of the Lord κυρίου Supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title) Lord
came upon ἐπέστη To stand upon, i.e., be present (in various applications, friendly or otherwise, usually literal) came upon
them, αὐτοῖς The reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons them
and καὶ And, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words and
the glory δόξα Glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective) glory
of the Lord κυρίου Supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title) Lord
shone round about περιέλαμψεν To illuminate all around, i.e., invest with a halo shone round about
them: αὐτούς The reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons them
and καὶ And, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words and
they were ἐφοβήθησαν To frighten, i.e., (passively) to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e., revere they were
sore μέγαν Big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application) sore
afraid. ἐφοβήθησαν To frighten, i.e., (passively) to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e., revere afraid

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  • 7  And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

  • 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.




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