1.0 KiB
1.0 KiB
Do not be afraid
"Stop being afraid"
because I am about to announce to you good news
"for I bring good news to you" or "I will tell you some good news"
that will bring great joy to all the people
This could be translated as "that will make all the people very happy."
all the people
Some understand this to refer to the Jewish people. Others understand it to refer to all people.
the city of David
This could be translated as "in Bethlehem, the city of David."
This is the sign that will be given to you
This could be translated as "God will give you this sign" or "You will see this sign from God."
sign
This could either be a sign to prove that what the angel was saying was true, or it could be a sign that would help the shepherds recognize the baby. It could be translated as “proof” for the first understanding or “distinguishing mark” for the second.
wrapped in strips of cloth
This could be translated as "who was wrapped comfortably in a blanket."