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Luke 2:9

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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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  1. Isaiah 60:1Rank 1 from verse 9
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    1ARISE, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee.

  2. 2 Corinthians 3:18Rank 2 from verse 9
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    18But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.

  3. 1 Kings 8:11Rank 3 from verse 9
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    11So that the priests could not stand to minister because of the cloud: for the glory of the Lord had filled the house of the Lord.

  4. Acts 27:23Rank 4 from verse 9
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    23For there stood by me this night the angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve,

  5. Revelation 18:1Rank 5 from verse 9
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    1AND after these things I saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power; and the earth was lightened with his glory.

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Luke 2:9

COMBINED MEANING

lo

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An exclamation meaning look, see, behold, observe, or take notice, used to call immediate attention to what follows.

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angel

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Sense 1: A messenger. Sense 2: A heavenly or spiritual messenger, whether holy or fallen as stated.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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Lord

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1. A title of God or Jesus Christ acknowledging authority and rule. 2. A respectful title or address for one in authority.

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upon

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1. Marks the person, place, thing, or basis to which something is related: on or onto; above or over; toward or against as the target of action, speech, thought, attention, or force; resting on, assigned to, or affecting as a state, gift, burden, duty, guilt, or judgment; supported by or based on; or one placed, added, or repeated on or after another. 2. With a stated time or occasion, or a preceding event, at that time or point, or at or after that event: on, at, when, then, or following it.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

glory

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Sense 1: Splendour, honour, praise, majesty, or a ground of rejoicing or boasting. Sense 2: To boast, exult, take pride, or rejoice in a person or thing.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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shone

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Past-tense or past-participial form of shine. Sense 1: To shine: to give off or reflect light. Sense 2: Figuratively, to appear with brightness or glory.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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about

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1. Around or near in place, position, or movement; on every side, in a circuit, from place to place, or turned from one direction or state toward another. 2. Approximately in number, measure, distance, or time. 3. Concerning, occupied with, or engaged in a matter. 4. On the point of, intending, or attempting an action.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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sore

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Sense 1: Painful, grievous, severe, or causing distress. Sense 2: Greatly, exceedingly, or intensely. Sense 3: A wound, ulcer, or tender or diseased place.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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8And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

9And, 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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10And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

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