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Luke 2:10 KJV (With Strong’s)

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And
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
the angel
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
aggelos (Greek #32)
a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a pastor
KJV usage: angel, messenger.
Pronounce: ang'-el-os
Origin: from ἀγγέλλω (probably derived from 71; compare 34) (to bring tidings)
said
epo (Greek #2036)
to speak or say (by word or writing)
KJV usage: answer, bid, bring word, call, command, grant, say (on), speak, tell. Compare 3004.
Pronounce: ep'-o
Origin: a primary verb (used only in the definite past tense, the others being borrowed from 2046, 4483, and 5346)
unto them
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
, Fear
phobeo (Greek #5399)
to frighten, i.e. (passively) to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. revere
KJV usage: be (+ sore) afraid, fear (exceedingly), reverence.
Pronounce: fob-eh'-o
Origin: from 5401
not
me (Greek #3361)
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas 3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
KJV usage: any but (that), X forbear, + God forbid, + lack, lest, neither, never, no (X wise in), none, nor, (can-)not, nothing, that not, un(-taken), without. Often used in compounds in substantially the same relations. See also 3362, 3363, 3364, 3372, 3373, 3375, 3378.
Pronounce: may
Origin: a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas 3756 expresses an absolute denial)
: for
gar (Greek #1063)
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
KJV usage: and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
Pronounce: gar
Origin: a primary particle
, behold
idou (Greek #2400)
second person singular imperative middle voice of 1492; used as imperative lo!; --behold, lo, see.
Pronounce: id-oo'
, I bring
euaggelizo (Greek #2097)
to announce good news ("evangelize") especially the gospel
KJV usage: declare, bring (declare, show) glad (good) tidings, preach (the gospel).
Pronounce: yoo-ang-ghel-id'-zo
Origin: from 2095 and 32
you
humin (Greek #5213)
to (with or by) you
KJV usage: ye, you, your(-selves).
Pronounce: hoo-min'
Origin: irregular dative case of 5210
good tidings
euaggelizo (Greek #2097)
to announce good news ("evangelize") especially the gospel
KJV usage: declare, bring (declare, show) glad (good) tidings, preach (the gospel).
Pronounce: yoo-ang-ghel-id'-zo
Origin: from 2095 and 32
of
chara (Greek #5479)
cheerfulness, i.e. calm delight
KJV usage: gladness, X greatly, (X be exceeding) joy(-ful, -fully, -fulness, -ous).
Pronounce: khar-ah'
Origin: from 5463
great
megas (Greek #3173)
big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application)
KJV usage: (+ fear) exceedingly, great(-est), high, large, loud, mighty, + (be) sore (afraid), strong, X to years.
Pronounce: meg'-as
Origin: (including the prolonged forms, feminine μεγάλη, plural μεγάλοι, etc.; compare also 3176, 3187)
joy
chara (Greek #5479)
cheerfulness, i.e. calm delight
KJV usage: gladness, X greatly, (X be exceeding) joy(-ful, -fully, -fulness, -ous).
Pronounce: khar-ah'
Origin: from 5463
, which
hostis (Greek #3748)
which some, i.e. any that; also (definite) which same
KJV usage: X and (they), (such) as, (they) that, in that they, what(-soever), whereas ye, (they) which, who(-soever). Compare 3754.
Pronounce: hos'-tis
Origin: ἥτις (hay'-tis), and the neuter ὅτι (hot'-ee) from 3739 and 5100
shall be
esomai (Greek #2071)
will be
KJV usage: shall (should) be (have), (shall) come (to pass), X may have, X fall, what would follow, X live long, X sojourn.
Pronounce: es'-om-ahee
Origin: future of 1510
to
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
laos (Greek #2992)
a people (in general; thus differing from 1218, which denotes one's own populace)
KJV usage: people.
Pronounce: lah-os'
Origin: apparently a primary word
all
pas (Greek #3956)
apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole
KJV usage: all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
Pronounce: pas
Origin: including all the forms of declension
people
laos (Greek #2992)
a people (in general; thus differing from 1218, which denotes one's own populace)
KJV usage: people.
Pronounce: lah-os'
Origin: apparently a primary word
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Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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Fear not.
Luke 1:13,30• 13But the angel said to him, Fear not, Zacharias, because thy supplication has been heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John.
 30{i}And the angel said to her, Fear not, Mary, for thou hast found favour with God;{/i} (Luke 1:13,30)
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Dan. 10:11‑12,19•  (Dan. 10:11‑12,19)
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Matt. 28:5• 5{i}And the angel answering said to the women, Fear not ye, for I know that ye seek Jesus the crucified one.{/i} (Matt. 28:5)
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Rev. 1:17‑18• 17And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead: and he laid his right hand upon me, saying, Fear not; I am the first and the last,
 18and the living one: and I was dead, and, behold, I am alive unto the ages of the ages; and I have the keys of death and of hades. (Rev. 1:17‑18)
I bring.
Luke 1:19• 19{i}And the angel answering, said to him,{/i} I am Gabriel who stand before God; and I have been sent to speak to thee and to bring these glad tidings to thee. (Luke 1:19)
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Luke 8:1• 1{i}And{/i} it came to pass afterward, that he went through [the country], city by city, and village by village, preaching and announcing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God; {i}and the twelve [were] with him,{/i} (Luke 8:1)
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Isa. 40:9•  (Isa. 40:9)
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Isa. 41:27•  (Isa. 41:27)
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Isa. 52:7•  (Isa. 52:7)
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Isa. 61:1•  (Isa. 61:1)
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Acts 13:32• 32And we declare to you the good news of the promise made to the fathers, (Acts 13:32)
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Rom. 10:15• 15and how preach unless they have been sent? According as it is written, “How beautiful the feet of those that announce glad tidings of peace, of those that announce glad tidings of good things!” (Rom. 10:15)
to.
Luke 2:31‑32• 31which thou hast prepared before the face of all peoples;
 32a light for revelation of [the] Gentiles, and [the] glory of thy people Israel. (Luke 2:31‑32)
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Luke 24:47• 47and that repentance and forgiveness of sins should be preached in his name to all the Gentiles beginning at Jerusalem. (Luke 24:47)
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Gen. 12:3•  (Gen. 12:3)
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Psa. 67:1‑2•  (Psa. 67:1‑2)
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Psa. 98:2‑3•  (Psa. 98:2‑3)
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Isa. 49:6•  (Isa. 49:6)
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Isa. 52:10•  (Isa. 52:10)
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Matt. 28:18• 18{i}And Jesus coming up spoke to them, saying, All power has been given me in heaven and upon earth.{/i} (Matt. 28:18)
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Mark 1:15• 15{i}and saying,{/i} The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has drawn nigh. Repent and believe in the glad tidings. (Mark 1:15)
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Mark 16:15• 15{i}And he said to them,{/i} Go into all the world, and preach the gospel to all the creation. (Mark 16:15)
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Rom. 15:9‑12• 9and that the Gentiles should glorify God for mercy, even as it is written, “On this account I will confess to thee among [the] Gentiles, and to thy name will I sing.”
 10And again he saith, “Rejoice, Gentiles, with his people;”
 11and, again, “Praise the Lord, all ye Gentiles, and give him praise, all ye people.”
 12And again Esaias saith, “There shall be the root of Jesse, and he that standeth up to rule Gentiles: on him shall Gentiles hope.” (Rom. 15:9‑12)
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Eph. 3:8• 8To me who am less than the least of all saints was this grace given to preach to the nations the unsearchable riches of the Christ, (Eph. 3:8)
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Col. 1:23• 23if indeed ye abide in the faith grounded and firm, and not moved away from the hope of the gospel (which ye heard, that was preached in the whole creation under the heaven), of which I, Paul, became servant; (Col. 1:23)
• “All the people” (not, as in the Authorized Version, “all people”). (“Luke 2” by J.N. Darby)
• This good news was for “all the people,”— not “all people” as our A.V. has it. For the moment a wider circle than all Israel is not in view. (“Luke 2” by F.B. Hole)

J. N. Darby Translation

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And the angel said to them, Fear not, for behold, I announce to you glad tidings of great joy, which shall be to all the people;

W. Kelly Translation

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And the angel said to them, Fear not, for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all thea people,

WK Translation Notes

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The true way of understanding this clause is "(which shall be) to all the people," meaning the people of Israel. The people, not to all people but "to all the people." This passage does not go beyond Israel.

WK Verse Note

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(Note: Words in italics have been inserted from the J. N. Darby translation where the W. Kelly translation doesn’t exist.)