the people who lived [there] in [spiritual] darkness saw a great light. Light shone upon these people, who lived in an area that was under the shadow of death.”
Luke 2:32 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition) [to be] a light for revealing [God’s way of salvation] to the [unconverted] Gentiles, and a [source of] glory to your people, the Israelites.” More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 A light to lighten the Gentiles, And the glory of thy people Israel. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition A Light for revelation to the Gentiles [to disclose what was before unknown] and [to bring] praise and honor and glory to Your people Israel. [Isa. 42:6; 49:6.] American Standard Version (1901) A light for revelation to the Gentiles, And the glory of thy people Israel. Common English Bible It’s a light for revelation to the Gentiles and a glory for your people Israel.” Catholic Public Domain Version the light of revelation to the nations and the glory of your people Israel." Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version A light to the revelation of the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel. |
the people who lived [there] in [spiritual] darkness saw a great light. Light shone upon these people, who lived in an area that was under the shadow of death.”
And the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for look, I am bringing good news that will cause great joy to all people.
which [i.e., whom] you have prepared before all people [i.e., for their benefit],
namely, that the Christ must suffer and be the first to rise from the dead [i.e., never to die again] and then proclaim the light [of the Gospel] to the [Jewish] people and to the Gentiles.”
Then let it be known to you that salvation from God is [now] being announced to the Gentiles. They will listen [to it].”
So, as it is written [Jer. 9:23f], “The person who [wants to] boast, let him boast about the Lord.”
And the city does not need the sun nor the moon to illuminate it, for the splendor of God provides the light for it, and its lamp is the Lamb.