The Birth of Jesus

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Ἐγένετο come into being γίνομαι gínomai a prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be (gen-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come i δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng ἐν in ἐν en a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (mediall ταῖς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἡμέραις day ἡμέρα hēméra feminine (with G5610 (ὥρα) implied) of a derivative of (to sit; akin to the base of G1476 (ἑδραῖος)) meaning tame, i.e. ἐκείναις that ἐκεῖνος ekeînos from G1563 (ἐκεῖ); that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed he, it, the other (same), sel ἐξῆλθεν come out ἐξέρχομαι exérchomai from G1537 (ἐκ) and G2064 (ἔρχομαι); to issue (literally or figuratively) come (forth, out), depart (out of), escape, ge δόγμα decree δόγμα dógma from the base of G1380 (δοκέω); a law (civil, ceremonial or ecclesiastical) decree, ordinance παρὰ from παρά pará a primary preposition; properly, near; i.e. (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative c Καίσαρος Caesar Καῖσαρ Kaîsar of Latin origin; Cæsar, a title of the Roman emperor Cæsar Αὐγούστου Augustus Αὐγοῦστος Augoûstos from Latin (august); Augustus, a title of the Roman emperor Augustus ἀπογράφεσθαι enroll ἀπογράφω apográphō from G575 (ἀπό) and G1125 (γράφω); to write off (a copy or list), i.e. enrol tax, write πᾶσαν all πᾶς pâs including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole all (manner of, means), alw τὴν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, οἰκουμένην inhabited Roman world οἰκουμένη oikouménē feminine participle present passive of G3611 (οἰκέω) (as noun, by implication, of G1093 (γῆ)); land, i.e. the (terrene p ·

Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that a census should be taken of the whole empire.

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(⸀ αὕτη he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive ἀπογραφὴ enrollment ἀπογραφή apographḗ from G583 (ἀπογράφω); an enrollment; by implication, an assessment taxing πρώτη first πρῶτος prōtos contracted superlative of G4253 (πρό); foremost (in time, place, order or importance) before, beginning, best, chief(-es ἐγένετο come into being γίνομαι gínomai a prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be (gen-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come i ἡγεμονεύοντος govern ἡγεμονεύω hēgemoneúō from G2232 (ἡγεμών); to act as ruler be governor τῆς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, Συρίας Syria Συρία Syría probably of Hebrew origin (H06865); Syria (i.e. Tsyria or Tyre), a region of Asia Syria Κυρηνίου Quirinius Κυρήνιος Kyrḗnios of Latin origin; Cyrenius (i.e. Quirinus), a Roman Cyrenius ·)

This was the first census to take place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.

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καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἐπορεύοντο travel πορεύομαι poreúomai middle voice from a derivative of the same as G3984 (πεῖρα); to traverse, i.e. travel (literally or figuratively; especi πάντες all πᾶς pâs including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole all (manner of, means), alw ἀπογράφεσθαι enroll ἀπογράφω apográphō from G575 (ἀπό) and G1125 (γράφω); to write off (a copy or list), i.e. enrol tax, write , ἕκαστος each ἕκαστος hékastos as if a superlative of (afar); each or every any, both, each (one), every (man, one, woman), particularly εἰς into εἰς eis a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose ( τὴν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ⸀ ἑαυτοῦ himself ἑαυτοῦ heautoû from a reflexive pronoun otherwise obsolete and the genitive case (dative case or accusative case) of G846 (αὐτός); him- πόλιν city πόλις pólis probably from the same as G4171 (πόλεμος), or perhaps from G4183 (πολύς); a town (properly, with walls, of greater or le .

And everyone went to his own town to register.

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Ἀνέβη go up ἀναβαίνω anabaínō from G303 (ἀνά) and the base of G939 (βάσις); to go up (literally or figuratively) arise, ascend (up), climb (go, grow, δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too Ἰωσὴφ Joseph Ἰωσήφ Iōsḗph of Hebrew origin (H03130); Joseph, the name of seven Israelites Joseph ἀπὸ from ἀπό apó a primary particle; off, i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or fig τῆς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, Γαλιλαίας Galilee Γαλιλαία Galilaía of Hebrew origin (H01551); Galilæa (i.e. the heathen circle), a region of Palestine Galilee ἐκ from out ἐκ ek a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; πόλεως city πόλις pólis probably from the same as G4171 (πόλεμος), or perhaps from G4183 (πολύς); a town (properly, with walls, of greater or le Ναζαρὲθ εἰς into εἰς eis a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose ( τὴν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, Ἰουδαίαν Judea Ἰουδαία Ioudaía feminine of G2453 (Ἰουδαῖος) (with G1093 (γῆ) implied); the Judæan land (i.e. Judæa), a region of Palestine Judæa εἰς into εἰς eis a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose ( πόλιν city πόλις pólis probably from the same as G4171 (πόλεμος), or perhaps from G4183 (πολύς); a town (properly, with walls, of greater or le Δαυὶδ David Δαβίδ Dabíd of Hebrew origin (H01732); Dabid (i.e. David), the Israelite king David ἥτις whosoever ὅστις hóstis from G3739 (ὅς) and G5100 (τὶς); which some, i.e. any that; also (definite) which same X and (they), (such) as, (they) t καλεῖται call καλέω kaléō akin to the base of G2753 (κελεύω); to call (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwi Βηθλέεμ Bethlehem Βηθλεέμ Bēthleém of Hebrew origin (H01036); Bethleem (i.e. Beth-lechem), a place in Palestine Bethlehem , διὰ through διά diá a primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional) τὸ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, εἶναι be εἰμί eimí the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when αὐτὸν he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive ἐξ from out ἐκ ek a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; οἴκου household οἶκος oîkos a dwelling (more or less extensive, literal or figurative); by implication, a family (more or less related, literally or καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too πατριᾶς family πατριά patriá as if feminine of a derivative of G3962 (πατήρ); paternal descent, i.e. (concretely) a group of families or a whole race Δαυίδ David Δαβίδ Dabíd of Hebrew origin (H01732); Dabid (i.e. David), the Israelite king David ,

So Joseph also went up from Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, since he was from the house and line of David.

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ἀπογράψασθαι enroll ἀπογράφω apográphō from G575 (ἀπό) and G1125 (γράφω); to write off (a copy or list), i.e. enrol tax, write σὺν with σύν sýn a primary preposition denoting union; with or together (but much closer than G3326 (μετά) or G3844 (παρά)), i.e. by asso Μαριὰμ Mary Μαρία María of Hebrew origin (H04813); Maria or Mariam (i.e. Mirjam), the name of six Christian females Mary τῇ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ⸂ἐμνηστευμένῃ αὐτῷ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive , οὔσῃ be εἰμί eimí the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when ἐγκύῳ with child ἔγκυος énkyos from G1722 (ἐν) and the base of G2949 (κῦμα); swelling inside, i.e. pregnant great with child .

He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to him in marriage and was expecting a child.

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ἐγένετο come into being γίνομαι gínomai a prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be (gen-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come i δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng ἐν in ἐν en a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (mediall τῷ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, εἶναι be εἰμί eimí the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when αὐτοὺς he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive ἐκεῖ there ἐκεῖ ekeî there; by extension, thither there, thither(-ward), (to) yonder (place) ἐπλήσθησαν fill πλήθω plḗthō a prolonged form of a primary (which appears only as an alternate in certain tenses and in the reduplicated form pimplem αἱ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἡμέραι day ἡμέρα hēméra feminine (with G5610 (ὥρα) implied) of a derivative of (to sit; akin to the base of G1476 (ἑδραῖος)) meaning tame, i.e. τοῦ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, τεκεῖν bear τίκτω tíktō a strengthened form of a primary (which is used only as alternate in certain tenses); to produce (from seed, as a mother αὐτήν he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive ,

While they were there, the time came for her Child to be born.

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καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἔτεκεν bear τίκτω tíktō a strengthened form of a primary (which is used only as alternate in certain tenses); to produce (from seed, as a mother τὸν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, υἱὸν son υἱός huiós apparently a primary word; a son (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship αὐτῆς he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive τὸν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, πρωτότοκον first born πρωτότοκος prōtótokos from G4413 (πρῶτος) and the alternate of G5088 (τίκτω); first-born (usually as noun, literally or figuratively) firstbeg , καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἐσπαργάνωσεν wrap in swaddling σπαργανόω sparganóō from (a strip; from a derivative of the base of G4682 (σπαράσσω) meaning to strap or wrap with strips); to swathe (an in αὐτὸν he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἀνέκλινεν make to recline ἀνακλίνω anaklínō from G303 (ἀνά) and G2827 (κλίνω); to lean back lay, (make) sit down αὐτὸν he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive ⸀ ἐν in ἐν en a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (mediall φάτνῃ manger φάτνη phátnē from (to eat); a crib (for fodder) manager, stall , διότι on this account διότι dióti from G1223 (διά) and G3754 (ὅτι); on the very account that, or inasmuch as because (that), for, therefore οὐκ not οὐ ou a primary word; the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb; no or not + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), no ἦν was εἰμί eimí the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when αὐτοῖς he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive τόπος place τόπος tópos apparently a primary word; a spot (general in space, but limited by occupancy; whereas G5561 (χώρα) is a large but parti ἐν in ἐν en a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (mediall τῷ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, καταλύματι inn κατάλυμα katályma from G2647 (καταλύω); properly, a dissolution (breaking up of a journey), i.e. (by implication) a lodging-place guestcha .

And she gave birth to her firstborn, a Son. She wrapped Him in swaddling cloths and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

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Καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ποιμένες shepherd ποιμήν poimḗn a shepherd (literally or figuratively) shepherd, pastor ἦσαν were εἰμί eimí the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when ἐν in ἐν en a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (mediall τῇ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, χώρᾳ region χώρα chṓra feminine of a derivative of the base of G5490 (χάσμα) through the idea of empty expanse; room, i.e. a space of territory τῇ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, αὐτῇ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive ἀγραυλοῦντες spend the night in ἀγραυλέω agrauléō from G68 (ἀγρός) and G832 (αὐλέω) (in the sense of G833 (αὐλή)); to camp out abide in the field καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too φυλάσσοντες keep φυλάσσω phylássō probably from G5443 (φυλή) through the idea of isolation; to watch, i.e. be on guard (literally of figuratively); by imp φυλακὰς watching φυλακή phylakḗ from G5442 (φυλάσσω); a guarding or (concretely, guard), the act, the person; figuratively, the place, the condition, or τῆς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, νυκτὸς night time νύξ nýx a primary word; night (literally or figuratively) (mid-)night ἐπὶ on ἐπί epí a primary preposition; properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (w τὴν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ποίμνην flock ποίμνη poímnē contraction from G4165 (ποιμαίνω); a flock (literally or figuratively) flock, fold αὐτῶν he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive .

And there were shepherds residing in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks by night.

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⸀ καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἄγγελος angel ἄγγελος ángelos from (probably derived from G71 (ἄγω); compare G34 (ἀγέλη)) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an angel; by imp κυρίου lord κύριος kýrios from (supremacy); supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title) God, L ἐπέστη come ἐφίστημι ephístēmi from G1909 (ἐπί) and G2476 (ἵστημι); to stand upon, i.e. be present (in various applications, friendly or otherwise, usu αὐτοῖς he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too δόξα glory splendor δόξα dóxa from the base of G1380 (δοκέω); glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or sub κυρίου lord κύριος kýrios from (supremacy); supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title) God, L περιέλαμψεν shine around περιλάμπω perilámpō from G4012 (περί) and G2989 (λάμπω); to illuminate all around, i.e. invest with a halo shine round about αὐτούς he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive , καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἐφοβήθησαν fear φοβέω phobéō from G5401 (φόβος); to frighten, i.e. (passively) to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. revere be (+ sore) af φόβον fear φόβος phóbos from a primary (to be put in fear); alarm or fright be afraid, + exceedingly, fear, terror μέγαν large μέγας mégas (including the prolonged forms, feminine , plural , etc.; compare also G3176 (μέγιστος), G3187 (μείζων)); big (literally ·

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

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καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too εἶπεν say λέγω légō a primary verb; properly, to lay forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; wh αὐτοῖς he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἄγγελος angel ἄγγελος ángelos from (probably derived from G71 (ἄγω); compare G34 (ἀγέλη)) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an angel; by imp · Μὴ not μή mḗ a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas G3756 (οὐ) expresses an absolute denial); (adverb) not, (conjunction) φοβεῖσθε fear φοβέω phobéō from G5401 (φόβος); to frighten, i.e. (passively) to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. revere be (+ sore) af , ἰδοὺ see ὁράω horáō properly, to stare at (compare G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι)), i.e. (by implication) to discern clearly (physically or mentally); by γὰρ for γάρ gár a primary particle; properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other par εὐαγγελίζομαι bring good news εὐαγγελίζω euangelízō from G2095 (εὖ) and G32 (ἄγγελος); to announce good news (evangelize) especially the gospel declare, bring (declare, sho ὑμῖν you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou χαρὰν joy χαρά chará from G5463 (χαίρω); cheerfulness, i.e. calm delight gladness, X greatly, (X be exceeding) joy(-ful, -fully, -fulness, -o μεγάλην large μέγας mégas (including the prolonged forms, feminine , plural , etc.; compare also G3176 (μέγιστος), G3187 (μείζων)); big (literally ἥτις whosoever ὅστις hóstis from G3739 (ὅς) and G5100 (τὶς); which some, i.e. any that; also (definite) which same X and (they), (such) as, (they) t ἔσται will be εἰμί eimí the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when παντὶ all πᾶς pâs including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole all (manner of, means), alw τῷ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, λαῷ people λαός laós apparently a primary word; a people (in general; thus differing from G1218 (δῆμος), which denotes one's own populace) pe ,

But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid! For behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people:

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ὅτι that ὅτι hóti neuter of G3748 (ὅστις) as conjunction; demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because as concerning that ἐτέχθη bear τίκτω tíktō a strengthened form of a primary (which is used only as alternate in certain tenses); to produce (from seed, as a mother ὑμῖν you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou σήμερον today σήμερον sḗmeron neuter (as adverb) of a presumed compound of the article G3588 (ὁ) (t changed to s) and G2250 (ἡμέρα); on the (i.e. this σωτὴρ savior σωτήρ sōtḗr from G4982 (σώζω); a deliverer, i.e. God or Christ saviour ὅς who ὅς hós probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article G3588 (ὁ)); the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, ἐστιν is εἰμί eimí the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when χριστὸς Messiah Χριστός Christós from G5548 (χρίω); anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus Christ κύριος lord κύριος kýrios from (supremacy); supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title) God, L ἐν in ἐν en a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (mediall πόλει city πόλις pólis probably from the same as G4171 (πόλεμος), or perhaps from G4183 (πολύς); a town (properly, with walls, of greater or le Δαυίδ David Δαβίδ Dabíd of Hebrew origin (H01732); Dabid (i.e. David), the Israelite king David ·

Today in the city of David a Savior has been born to you. He is Christ the Lord!

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καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too τοῦτο this οὗτος hoûtos from the article G3588 (ὁ) and G846 (αὐτός); the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated) he (it ὑμῖν you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou ⸀ τὸ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, σημεῖον sign σημεῖον sēmeîon neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of G4591 (σημαίνω); an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally , εὑρήσετε find εὑρίσκω heurískō a prolonged form of a primary , which (together with another cognate form) is used for it in all the tenses except the p βρέφος infant βρέφος bréphos an infant (properly, unborn) literally or figuratively babe, (young) child, infant ἐσπαργανωμένον wrap in swaddling σπαργανόω sparganóō from (a strip; from a derivative of the base of G4682 (σπαράσσω) meaning to strap or wrap with strips); to swathe (an in ⸀ καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too κείμενον lie κεῖμαι keîmai middle voice of a primary verb; to lie outstretched (literally or figuratively) be (appointed, laid up, made, set), lay, ἐν in ἐν en a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (mediall φάτνῃ manger φάτνη phátnē from (to eat); a crib (for fodder) manager, stall .

And this will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.”

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καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἐξαίφνης suddenly ἐξαίφνης exaíphnēs from G1537 (ἐκ) and the base of G160 (αἰφνίδιος); of a sudden (unexpectedly) suddenly ἐγένετο come into being γίνομαι gínomai a prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be (gen-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come i σὺν with σύν sýn a primary preposition denoting union; with or together (but much closer than G3326 (μετά) or G3844 (παρά)), i.e. by asso τῷ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἀγγέλῳ angel ἄγγελος ángelos from (probably derived from G71 (ἄγω); compare G34 (ἀγέλη)) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an angel; by imp πλῆθος multitude πλῆθος plēthos from G4130 (πλήθω); a fulness, i.e. a large number, throng, populace bundle, company, multitude στρατιᾶς army στρατιά stratiá feminine of a derivative of (an army; from the base of G4766 (στρώννυμι), as encamped); camp-likeness, i.e. an army, i.e ⸀ οὐρανίου heavenly οὐράνιος ouránios from G3772 (οὐρανός); celestial, i.e. belonging to or coming from the sky heavenly αἰνούντων praise αἰνέω ainéō from G136 (αἶνος); to praise (God) praise τὸν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, θεὸν God θεός theós a deity, especially (with G3588 (ὁ)) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very X exceeding, Go καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too λεγόντων say λέγω légō a primary verb; properly, to lay forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; wh ·

And suddenly there appeared with the angel a great multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying:

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Δόξα glory splendor δόξα dóxa from the base of G1380 (δοκέω); glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or sub ἐν in ἐν en a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (mediall ὑψίστοις heights ὕψιστος hýpsistos superlative from the base of G5311 (ὕψος); highest, i.e. (masculine singular) the Supreme (God), or (neuter plural) the θεῷ God θεός theós a deity, especially (with G3588 (ὁ)) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very X exceeding, Go καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἐπὶ on ἐπί epí a primary preposition; properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (w γῆς earth γῆ gē contracted from a primary word; soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (includ εἰρήνη peace εἰρήνη eirḗnē probably from a primary verb (to join); peace (literally or figuratively); by implication, prosperity one, peace, quietn ἐν in ἐν en a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (mediall ἀνθρώποις man ἄνθρωπος ánthrōpos from G435 (ἀνήρ) and (the countenance; from G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι)); man-faced, i.e. a human being certain, man ⸀ εὐδοκίας good will εὐδοκία eudokía from a presumed compound of G2095 (εὖ) and the base of G1380 (δοκέω); satisfaction, i.e. (subjectively) delight, or (obj

“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests!”

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Καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἐγένετο come into being γίνομαι gínomai a prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be (gen-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come i ὡς as ὡς hōs probably adverb of comparative from G3739 (ὅς); which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows) about, ἀπῆλθον come or go away from ἀπέρχομαι apérchomai from G575 (ἀπό) and G2064 (ἔρχομαι); to go off (i.e. depart), aside (i.e. apart) or behind (i.e. follow), literally or f ἀπʼ from ἀπό apó a primary particle; off, i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or fig αὐτῶν he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive εἰς into εἰς eis a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose ( τὸν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, οὐρανὸν heaven οὐρανός ouranós perhaps from the same as G3735 (ὄρος) (through the idea of elevation); the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of Go οἱ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἄγγελοι angel ἄγγελος ángelos from (probably derived from G71 (ἄγω); compare G34 (ἀγέλη)) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an angel; by imp , ⸀ οἱ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ποιμένες shepherd ποιμήν poimḗn a shepherd (literally or figuratively) shepherd, pastor ⸀ ἐλάλουν speak λαλέω laléō a prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. utter words preach, say, speak (after), talk, tell, utter πρὸς with πρός prós a strengthened form of G4253 (πρό); a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the sid ἀλλήλους one another ἀλλήλων allḗlōn Genitive plural from G243 (ἄλλος) reduplicated; one another each other, mutual, one another, (the other), (them-, your-) · Διέλθωμεν pass through διέρχομαι diérchomai from G1223 (διά) and G2064 (ἔρχομαι); to traverse (literally) come, depart, go (about, abroad, everywhere, over, through δὴ so δή dḗ probably akin to G1161 (δέ); a particle of emphasis or explicitness; now, then, etc. also, and, doubtless, now, therefor ἕως until ἕως héōs a conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until (of time and place) even (until, unto), (as) far (as), how l Βηθλέεμ Bethlehem Βηθλεέμ Bēthleém of Hebrew origin (H01036); Bethleem (i.e. Beth-lechem), a place in Palestine Bethlehem καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἴδωμεν see ὁράω horáō properly, to stare at (compare G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι)), i.e. (by implication) to discern clearly (physically or mentally); by τὸ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ῥῆμα thing spoken ῥῆμα rhēma from G4483 (ῥέω); an utterance (individually, collectively or specially),; by implication, a matter or topic (especially τοῦτο this οὗτος hoûtos from the article G3588 (ὁ) and G846 (αὐτός); the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated) he (it τὸ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, γεγονὸς come into being γίνομαι gínomai a prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be (gen-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come i ὃ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, κύριος lord κύριος kýrios from (supremacy); supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title) God, L ἐγνώρισεν make known γνωρίζω gnōrízō from a derivative of G1097 (γινώσκω); to make known; subjectively, to know certify, declare, make known, give to underst ἡμῖν I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me .

When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.”

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καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἦλθαν σπεύσαντες hasten σπεύδω speúdō probably strengthened from G4228 (πούς); to speed (study), i.e. urge on (diligently or earnestly); by implication, to aw καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἀνεῦραν τήν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, τε and τέ té a primary particle (enclitic) of connection or addition; both or also (properly, as correlation of G2532 (καί)) also, an Μαριὰμ Mary Μαρία María of Hebrew origin (H04813); Maria or Mariam (i.e. Mirjam), the name of six Christian females Mary καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too τὸν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, Ἰωσὴφ Joseph Ἰωσήφ Iōsḗph of Hebrew origin (H03130); Joseph, the name of seven Israelites Joseph καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too τὸ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, βρέφος infant βρέφος bréphos an infant (properly, unborn) literally or figuratively babe, (young) child, infant κείμενον lie κεῖμαι keîmai middle voice of a primary verb; to lie outstretched (literally or figuratively) be (appointed, laid up, made, set), lay, ἐν in ἐν en a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (mediall τῇ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, φάτνῃ manger φάτνη phátnē from (to eat); a crib (for fodder) manager, stall ·

So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph and the Baby, who was lying in the manger.

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ἰδόντες see ὁράω horáō properly, to stare at (compare G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι)), i.e. (by implication) to discern clearly (physically or mentally); by δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng ⸀ἐγνώρισαν περὶ about περί perí from the base of G4008 (πέραν); properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various τοῦ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ῥήματος thing spoken ῥῆμα rhēma from G4483 (ῥέω); an utterance (individually, collectively or specially),; by implication, a matter or topic (especially τοῦ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, λαληθέντος speak λαλέω laléō a prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. utter words preach, say, speak (after), talk, tell, utter αὐτοῖς he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive περὶ about περί perí from the base of G4008 (πέραν); properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various τοῦ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, παιδίου little child παιδίον paidíon neuter diminutive of G3816 (παῖς); a childling (of either sex), i.e. (properly), an infant, or (by extension) a half-gro τούτου this οὗτος hoûtos from the article G3588 (ὁ) and G846 (αὐτός); the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated) he (it .

After they had seen the Child, they spread the message they had received about Him.

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καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too πάντες all πᾶς pâs including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole all (manner of, means), alw οἱ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἀκούσαντες hear ἀκούω akoúō a primary verb; to hear (in various senses) give (in the) audience (of), come (to the ears), (shall) hear(-er, -ken), be ἐθαύμασαν wonder θαυμάζω thaumázō from G2295 (θαῦμα); to wonder; by implication, to admire admire, have in admiration, marvel, wonder περὶ about περί perí from the base of G4008 (πέραν); properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various τῶν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, λαληθέντων speak λαλέω laléō a prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. utter words preach, say, speak (after), talk, tell, utter ὑπὸ primary preposition ὑπό hypó a primary preposition; under, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, thro τῶν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ποιμένων shepherd ποιμήν poimḗn a shepherd (literally or figuratively) shepherd, pastor πρὸς with πρός prós a strengthened form of G4253 (πρό); a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the sid αὐτούς he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive ,

And all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them.

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ἡ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng ⸀ Μαρία Mary Μαρία María of Hebrew origin (H04813); Maria or Mariam (i.e. Mirjam), the name of six Christian females Mary πάντα all πᾶς pâs including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole all (manner of, means), alw συνετήρει preserve συντηρέω syntēréō from G4862 (σύν) and G5083 (τηρέω); to keep closely together, i.e. (by implication) to conserve (from ruin); mentally, t τὰ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ῥήματα thing spoken ῥῆμα rhēma from G4483 (ῥέω); an utterance (individually, collectively or specially),; by implication, a matter or topic (especially ταῦτα this οὗτος hoûtos from the article G3588 (ὁ) and G846 (αὐτός); the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated) he (it συμβάλλουσα ponder συμβάλλω symbállō from G4862 (σύν) and G906 (βάλλω); to combine, i.e. (in speaking) to converse, consult, dispute, (mentally) to consider, ἐν in ἐν en a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (mediall τῇ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, καρδίᾳ heart καρδία kardía prolonged from a primary (Latin cor, heart); the heart, i.e. (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by an αὐτῆς he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive .

But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.

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καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ὑπέστρεψαν turn back ὑποστρέφω hypostréphō from G5259 (ὑπό) and G4762 (στρέφω); to turn under (behind), i.e. to return (literally or figuratively) come again, retu οἱ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ποιμένες shepherd ποιμήν poimḗn a shepherd (literally or figuratively) shepherd, pastor δοξάζοντες glorify δοξάζω doxázō from G1391 (δόξα); to render (or esteem) glorious (in a wide application) (make) glorify(-ious), full of (have) glory, h καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too αἰνοῦντες praise αἰνέω ainéō from G136 (αἶνος); to praise (God) praise τὸν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, θεὸν God θεός theós a deity, especially (with G3588 (ὁ)) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very X exceeding, Go ἐπὶ on ἐπί epí a primary preposition; properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (w πᾶσιν all πᾶς pâs including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole all (manner of, means), alw οἷς who ὅς hós probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article G3588 (ὁ)); the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, ἤκουσαν hear ἀκούω akoúō a primary verb; to hear (in various senses) give (in the) audience (of), come (to the ears), (shall) hear(-er, -ken), be καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too εἶδον see ὁράω horáō properly, to stare at (compare G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι)), i.e. (by implication) to discern clearly (physically or mentally); by καθὼς just as καθώς kathṓs from G2596 (κατά) and G5613 (ὡς); just (or inasmuch) as, that according to, (according, even) as, how, when ἐλαλήθη speak λαλέω laléō a prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. utter words preach, say, speak (after), talk, tell, utter πρὸς with πρός prós a strengthened form of G4253 (πρό); a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the sid αὐτούς he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive .

The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, which was just as the angel had told them.