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Luke 2:13 Cross-References
Explore 15 cross-references for Luke 2:13 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 2 verse 13 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,”
Luke 2:13 (KJV)
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Commentary on Luke 2:13
Suddenly 'a multitude of the heavenly host' joins the angel, praising God. The term 'heavenly host' (Greek 'plēthos stratias ouraniou,' πλῆθος στρατιᾶς οὐρανίου) literally means 'multitude of heaven's army'—myriads of angels constituting God's forces. Their sudden appearance magnifies the birth's significance—all heaven celebrates this moment. The military imagery of 'host/army' contrasts with their peaceful message, suggesting that Christ's birth initiates spiritual warfare's decisive battle, where Prince of Peace conquers through suffering rather than military might.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 2:13
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“and I heard something like a voice of many angels around the throne”
“you angels of his”
“all his angels! Praise him”
“Therefore hear the word of Yahweh: I saw Yahweh sitting on his throne, and all the army of heaven standing by him on his right hand and on his left.,And he said, Hear thou therefore the word of the LORD: I saw the LORD sitting on his throne, and all the host of heaven standing by him on his right hand and on his left., וַיֹּאמֶר לָכֵן שְׁמַע דְּבַר־יְהוָה רָאִיתִי אֶת־יְהוָה יֹשֵׁב עַל־כִּסְאוֹ וְכָל־צְבָא הַשָּׁמַיִם עֹמֵד עָלָיו מִימִינוֹ וּמִשְּׂמֹאלוֹ׃ ,And he said: Therefore hear thou the word of the LORD. I saw the LORD sitting on His throne”
“I tell you”
“sent out to do service for the sake of those who will inherit salvation?”
“and ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him: the judgment was set”
“and all the sons of God shouted for joy?”
“Above it stood the seraphims: each one had six wings; with twain he covered his face”
“a stairway set upon the earth”