# a great, heavenly army

The word "heavenly army" here could refer to a literal army of angels, or it could be a metaphor for an organized group of angels. AT: "a large group of angels from heaven" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

# praising God

"giving praise to God"

# Glory to God in the highest

Possible meanings are 1) "Give honor to God in the highest place" or 2) "Give the highest honor to God."

# may there be peace on earth among people with whom he is pleased

"may those people on earth with whom God is pleased have peace"