2017-06-21 20:45:09 +00:00
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## in that same region ##
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"in that area" or "near Bethlehem"
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## keeping watch over ##
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"taking care of" or "guarding in order to keep them safe"
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## flocks of sheep ##
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"groups of sheep."
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## at night ##
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This could be translated as "after the sun had set and it was dark."
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## an angel of the Lord ##
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This could be translated as "an angel from the Lord" or "an angel who serves the Lord" or "an angel who was sent by the Lord."
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2017-06-21 20:47:54 +00:00
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## the glory of the Lord ##
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This means the bright light that is all around the Lord was also around the angel.
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2017-06-21 20:45:09 +00:00
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## appeared to them ##
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"came to them."
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