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lo. Figure of speech Asterismos (App-6), to call attention to the wondrous event.
the angel = an angel. No Art. See note on Luk_1:11. App-179.
LORD = Jehovah (App-98).
came upon = stood by. Greek. ephistemi. Used eighteen times by Luke. Compare Luk_24:4. Act_12:7; Act_23:11.
the glory: the Shekinah, which symbolized the Divine presence. See Exo_24:16. 1Ki_8:10. Isa_6:1-3. Act_7:55.
were sore afraid = feared a great fear. Figure of speech Polyptoton. App-6. See note on Gen_26:28.