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16 lines
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# guarding their flocks
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A “flock” is a group of sheep. The shepherds were caring for their sheep, and protecting them from harm or theft.
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# a shining angel
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This could also be translated as, “an angel surrounded by a bright light.” The shining light would have seemed even brighter in contrast to the darkness of the night.
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# they were terrified
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The appearance of the supernatural angel was extremely frightening.
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# Do not be afraid
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This often means, “stop being afraid.” The shepherds were very afraid when they saw the angel so he was telling them they did not need to be afraid.
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