lo. Figure of speech Asterismos (App-6), to call attention to the wondrous event.

the angel. an angel. No Art. See note on Luke 1:11. App-179.

LORD. Jehovah (App-98).

came upon. stood by. Greek. ephistemi. Used eighteen times by Luke. Compare Luke 24:4.Acts 12:7; Acts 23:11.

the glory: the Shekinah, which symbolized the Divine presence. See Exo 24:16. 1 Kings 8:10; Isaiah 6:1.Acts 7:55.

were sore afraid. feared. great fear. Figure of speech Polyptoton. App-6. See note on Genesis 26:28.

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