Jamieson, Fausset and Brown on Luke 2:9
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Luke2:9
9. glory of the Lord--"the brightness or glory which is represented as encompassing all heavenly visions" [Olshausen].
sore afraid--So it ever was (Da 10:7, 8; Lu 1:12; Re 1:17). Men have never felt easy with the invisible world laid suddenly open to their gaze. It was never meant to be permanent; a momentary purpose was all it was intended to serve.
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