Luke 2:13

Luke 2:13 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
• New International Version (NIV)Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
• English Standard Version (ESV)And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,
• New King James Version (NKJV)And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying:

Context of Luke 2:13

11For this day in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord (the Messiah). 12And this will be a sign for you [by which you will recognize Him]: you will find a Baby wrapped in [swaddling] cloths and lying in a manger.” Then suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host (angelic army) praising God and saying, 14“Glory to God in the highest [heaven], And on earth peace among men with whom He is well-pleased.” 15When the angels had gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds began saying one to another, “Let us go straight to Bethlehem, and see this [wonderful] thing that has happened which the Lord has made known to us.”

Luke 2:13 word by word

καὶ ἐξαίφνης ἐγένετο σὺν τῷ ἀγγέλῳ πλῆθος στρατιᾶς οὐρανίου αἰνούντων τὸν θεὸν καὶ λεγόντων·Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Andκαίkai · andG2532
• suddenlyἐξαίφνηςexaiphnēs · suddenlyG1810
• there wasγίνομαιginomai · to beG1096
• withσύνsun · withG4862
• the angelὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• the angelἄγγελοςaggelos · angelG32
• a multitudeπλῆθοςplēthos · multitudeG4128
• of the heavenlyοὐράνιοςouranios · heavenlyG3770
• hostστρατιάstratia · armyG4756
• praisingαἰνέωaineō · to praiseG134
• Godθεόςtheos · GodG2316
• sayingλέγωlegō · to sayG3004

Cross-references for Luke 2:13

• Genesis 28:12He dreamed that there was a ladder (stairway) placed on the earth, and the top of it reached [out of sight] toward heaven; and [he saw] the angels of God ascending and descending on it [going to and from heaven].
• Genesis 32:1Then as Jacob went on his way, the angels of God met him [to reassure and protect him].
• 1 Kings 22:19Micaiah said, “Therefore, hear the word of the Lord. I saw the Lord sitting on His throne, and all the host (army) of heaven standing by Him on His right hand and on His left.
• Job 38:7When the morning stars sang together And all the sons of God (angels) shouted for joy?
• Psalms 68:17The chariots of God are myriads, thousands upon thousands; The Lord is among them as He was at Sinai, in holiness.
• Psalms 103:20Bless the Lord, you His angels, You mighty ones who do His commandments, Obeying the voice of His word!
• Psalms 148:2Praise Him, all His angels; Praise Him, all His hosts (armies)!
• Isaiah 6:2Above Him seraphim (heavenly beings) stood; each one had six wings: with two wings he covered his face, with two wings he covered his feet, and with two wings he flew.
• Ezekiel 3:12Then the Spirit lifted me up, and I heard a great rushing sound behind me, “Blessed be the glory of the Lord in His place [above the expanse].”
• Daniel 7:10A river of fire was flowing And coming out from before Him; A thousand thousands were attending Him, And ten thousand times ten thousand were standing before Him; The court was seated, And the books were opened.
• Luke 15:10In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents [that is, changes his inner self—his old way of thinking, regrets past sins, lives his life in a way that proves repentance; and seeks God’s purpose for his life].”
• Ephesians 3:10So now through the church the multifaceted wisdom of God [in all its countless aspects] might now be made known [revealing the mystery] to the [angelic] rulers and authorities in the heavenly places.
• Hebrews 1:14Are not all the angels ministering spirits sent out [by God] to serve (accompany, protect) those who will inherit salvation? [Of course they are!]
• 1 Peter 1:12It was revealed to them that their services [their prophecies regarding grace] were not [meant] for themselves and their time, but for you, in these things [the death, resurrection, and glorification of Jesus Christ] which have now been told to you by those who preached the gospel to you by the [power of the] Holy Spirit [who was] sent from heaven. Into these things even the angels long to look.
• Revelation 5:11Then I looked, and I heard the voice of many angels around the throne and [the voice] of the living creatures and the elders; and they numbered myriads of myriads, and thousands of thousands (innumerable),

Commentaries on Luke 2:13

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 13Suddenly there was with the angel, etc. - this multitude of the heavenly host had just now descended from on high, to honor the new-born Prince of peace, to give his parents the fullest conviction of his glory and excellence, and to teach the shepherds, who were about to be the first proclaimers of the Gospel, what to think and what to speak of him, who, while he appeared as a helpless infant, was the object of worship to the angels of God.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 8-20Verses 8-20 Angels were heralds of the new-born Saviour, but they were only sent to some poor, humble, pious, industrious shepherds, who were in the business of their calling, keeping watch over their flock. We are not out of the way of Divine visits, when we are employed in an honest calling, and abide with God in it. Let God have the honour of this work; Glory to God in the highest. God's good-will to men, manifested in sending the Messiah, redounds to…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 13the heavenly host: These armies from heaven show God's ultimate power and authority (2 Kings 6:17; Psalm 148:2). LORD of Hosts is a common Old Testament name for God (for example, 1 Samuel 1:11; 17:45; 2 Samuel 7:8; Isaiah 5:16; Romans 9:29; James 5:4).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1313. suddenly--as if only waiting till their fellow had done. with the angel--who retires not, but is joined by others, come to seal and to celebrate the tidings he has brought. heavenly host--or "army," an army celebrating peace! [Bengel] "transferring the occupation of their exalted station to this poor earth, which so seldom resounds with the pure praise of God" [Olshausen]; to let it be known how this event is regarded in heaven and should be regarded…Read the comment

Topics related to Luke 2:13

• Angel (a Spirit)
• Gospel
• Jesus, the Christ
• Joy
• Mary
• Praise
• Shepherd

In the dictionaries

• God
• god, false god, goddess, idol, idolater, idolatrous, idolatry
• Angel
• Consolation
• Decree
• Depart
• Devout
• Glory
• Inn
• Jesus

Commentaries on Luke 2

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Catena Aurea
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• John Lightfoot Commentary
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings