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 Living Translation (NLT)Suddenly, the angel was joined by a vast host of others—the armies of heaven—praising God and saying,

Context of Luke 2:13

11For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 12And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger.” And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: 14“Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!” 15So it was, when the angels had gone away from them into heaven, that the shepherds said to one another, “Let us now go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has come to pass, 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 28:12Then he dreamed, and behold, a ladder was set up on the earth, and its top reached to heaven; and there the angels of God were ascending and descending on it.
• Genesis 32:1So Jacob went on his way, and the angels of God met him.
• 1 Kings 22:19Then Micaiah said, “Therefore hear the word of the Lord: I saw the Lord sitting on His throne, and all the host of heaven standing by, on His right hand and on His left.
• Job 38:7When the morning stars sang together, And all the sons of God shouted for joy?
• Psalms 68:17The chariots of God are twenty thousand, Even thousands of thousands; The Lord is among them as in Sinai, in the Holy Place.
• Psalms 103:20Bless the Lord, you His angels, Who excel in strength, who do His word, Heeding the voice of His word.
• Psalms 148:2Praise Him, all His angels; Praise Him, all His hosts!
• Isaiah 6:2Above it stood seraphim; each one had six wings: with two he covered his face, with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew.
• Ezekiel 3:12Then the Spirit lifted me up, and I heard behind me a great thunderous voice: “Blessed is the glory of the Lord from His place!”
• Daniel 7:10A fiery stream issued And came forth from before Him. A thousand thousands ministered to Him; Ten thousand times ten thousand stood before Him. The court was seated, And the books were opened.
• Luke 15:10Likewise, I say to you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”
• Ephesians 3:10to the intent that now the manifold wisdom of God might be made known by the church to the principalities and powers in the heavenly places,
• Hebrews 1:14Are they not all ministering spirits sent forth to minister for those who will inherit salvation?
• 1 Peter 1:12To them it was revealed that, not to themselves, but to us they were ministering the things which now have been reported to you through those who have preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven—things which angels desire to look into.
• Revelation 5:11Then I looked, and I heard the voice of many angels around the throne, the living creatures, and the elders; and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands,

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
• Angel
• Consolation
• Decree
• Depart
• Devout
• Glory
• Inn
• Jesus
• Lighten

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