Luke 2:9

Just then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Behold, an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.

World English Bible (WEB)

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Strong's King James

(9) And an angel of יהוה YAHWEH stood near them and the glory of יהוה YAHWEH shone, encircling them and they were extremely terrified afraid.

The F.O.G

Suddenly, an angel of יהוה (Yahweh) appeared before them, and divine glory blazed around them like heaven itself opening up. These simple shepherds were terrified, shielding their eyes from the brilliant sight.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

and lo, a messenger of the Lord stood over them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they feared a great fear.

Young's Literal Translation

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Luke 2:9

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Luke 2:9