Bible Commentary

And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called JESUS, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb. 21. The Circumcision 21. for the circumcising of the child ] Gen 17:12. Doubtless the rite was performed by Joseph. “Jesus Christ was a … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 2:21”

And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them. The shepherds returned – To their flocks. Glorifying … – Giving honor to God, and celebrating his praises. Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible Luk 2:20 And the shepherds returned … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 2:20”

But Mary kept all these things, and pondered [them] in her heart. 19. all these things ] or ‘words.’ pondered ] Literally, “ casting together,” i. e. comparing and considering; like our ‘casting in mind.’ Comp. Gen 37:11, “his father observed the saying.” She did not at once understand the full significance of all these … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 2:19”

And all they that heard [it] wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. And all they that heard it,…. What the shepherds related of what they had heard from the angel, and from Joseph and Mary, and what they had seen themselves; wondered at those things that were told them by … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 2:18”

And when they had seen [it,] they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child. 17. made known abroad ] Thus they were the first Christian preachers. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges When they had see it – When they had satisfied themselves of the truth of the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 2:17”

And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. 16. found ] The word is not merely but , discovered after search. The lamp hung from the centre of a rope would guide them to the khan, but among a crowd it would not be easy to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 2:16”

And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. 15. Let us now go ] Rather, Come now! let … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 2:15”

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. 14. in the highest ] i. e., in highest heaven, Job 16:19; Psa 148:1; comp. “the heavenlies” in Eph 1:3, &c.; Sir 43:9 . on earth peace ] “No war or battle’s sound Was heard the world around; The idle spear … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 2:14”

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, 13. a multitude of the heavenly host ] The Sabaoth; Rom 9:29; Jas 5:4. “Ten thousand times ten thousand stood before Him,” Dan 7:10; Rev 5:11-12. The word is also used of the stars as objects of heathen … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 2:13”

And this [shall be] a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. 12. a sign ] Rather, the sign. the babe ] Rather, a babe. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges This shall be a sign … – The evidence by which you shall … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 2:12”