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Luke 2:14 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Glory
doxa (Greek #1391)
glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
KJV usage: dignity, glory(-ious), honour, praise, worship.
Pronounce: dox'-ah
Origin: from the base of 1380
to God
theos (Greek #2316)
a deity, especially (with 3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
KJV usage: X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
Pronounce: theh'-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
in
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
the highest
hupsistos (Greek #5310)
highest, i.e. (masculine singular) the Supreme (God), or (neuter plural) the heavens
KJV usage: most high, highest.
Pronounce: hoop'-sis-tos
Origin: superlative from the base of 5311
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
on
epi (Greek #1909)
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative case) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc.
KJV usage: about (the times), above, after, against, among, as long as (touching), at, beside, X have charge of, (be-, (where-))fore, in (a place, as much as, the time of, -to), (because) of, (up-)on (behalf of), over, (by, for) the space of, through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), with. In compounds it retains essentially the same import, at, upon, etc. (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ep-ee'
Origin: a primary preposition
earth
ge (Greek #1093)
soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application)
KJV usage: country, earth(-ly), ground, land, world.
Pronounce: ghay
Origin: contracted from a primary word
peace
eirene (Greek #1515)
peace (literally or figuratively); by implication, prosperity
KJV usage: one, peace, quietness, rest, + set at one again.
Pronounce: i-ray'-nay
Origin: probably from a primary verb εἴρω (to join)
e, good will
eudokia (Greek #2107)
satisfaction, i.e. (subjectively) delight, or (objectively) kindness, wish, purpose
KJV usage: desire, good pleasure (will), X seem good.
Pronounce: yoo-dok-ee'-ah
Origin: from a presumed compound of 2095 and the base of 1380
toward
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
men
anthropos (Greek #444)
man-faced, i.e. a human being
KJV usage: certain, man.
Pronounce: anth'-ro-pos
Origin: from 435 and ὤψ (the countenance; from 3700)
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Isa. 57:19•  (Isa. 57:19)

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Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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Glory.
Luke 19:38• 38saying, Blessed the King that cometh in Jehovah's name: in heaven peace, and glory in [the] highest. (Luke 19:38)
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Psa. 69:34‑35•  (Psa. 69:34‑35)
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Psa. 85:9‑12•  (Psa. 85:9‑12)
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Psa. 96:11‑13•  (Psa. 96:11‑13)
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Isa. 44:23•  (Isa. 44:23)
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Isa. 49:13•  (Isa. 49:13)
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John 17:4• 4I glorified thee on the earth, having finished the work which thou hast given me to do; (John 17:4)
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Eph. 1:6• 6unto [the] praise of [the] glory of his grace, wherein he made us objects of grace in the beloved; (Eph. 1:6)
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Eph. 3:20‑21• 20Now to him that is able to do above all things far exceedingly above what we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,
 21to him [be] glory in the assembly in Christ Jesus unto all the generations of the age of the ages. Amen. (Eph. 3:20‑21)
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Phil. 2:11• 11and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ [is] Lord, unto God [the] Father's glory. (Phil. 2:11)
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Rev. 5:13• 13And every creature which is in the heaven and on the earth and under the earth and [such as are] on the sea and all things in them heard I saying, To him that sitteth on the throne and to the Lamb {i}be{/i} the blessing and the honour and the glory and the might unto the ages of the ages. (Rev. 5:13)
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Luke 1:79• 79to shine upon them who were sitting in darkness and in [the] shadow of death, to guide our feet into [the] way of peace. (Luke 1:79)
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Isa. 9:6‑7•  (Isa. 9:6‑7)
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Isa. 57:19•  (Isa. 57:19)
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Jer. 23:5‑6•  (Jer. 23:5‑6)
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Mic. 5:5•  (Mic. 5:5)
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Zech. 6:12‑13•  (Zech. 6:12‑13)
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John 14:27• 27Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you, not as the world giveth give I to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. (John 14:27)
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Acts 10:36• 36The word which he sent forth to the sons of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ (he is Lord of all), a (Acts 10:36)
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Rom. 5:1• 1Having then, been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: (Rom. 5:1)
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2 Cor. 5:18‑20• 18And they all [are] of God that reconciled us to himself by Christ and gave to us the ministry of the reconciliation:
 19how that it was God in Christ reconciling [the] world to himself, not reckoning to them their offences, and putting in us the word of the reconciliation.
 20For Christ then we are ambassadors, God as it were beseeching by us, we entreat for Christ, Be reconciled to God: (2 Cor. 5:18‑20)
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Eph. 2:14‑18• 14For he is our peace that made both one, and broke down the middle wall of the fence,
 15having annulled the enmity in his flesh, the law of the commandments in ordinances, that he might create the two in himself into one new man, making peace,
 16and might reconcile both in one body to God through the cross, having slain the enmity in it.
 17And having come he preached peace to you that were afar off and peace to those that were nigh.
 18For through him we both have access by one Spirit to the Father. (Eph. 2:14‑18)
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Col. 1:20• 20and by him to reconcile the universe unto him, having made peace by the blood of his cross(by him, whether the things on the earth or those in the heavens. (Col. 1:20)
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Heb. 13:20‑21• 20But the God of peace, that brought again from among [the] dead our Lord Jesus the great Shepherd of the sheep in virtue of blood of an everlasting covenant,
 21perfect you in every good work unto the doing of his will, working in you what is well-pleasing in his sight through Jesus Christ; to whom [be] the glory unto the ages of the ages. Amen. (Heb. 13:20‑21)
good.
John 3:16• 16For God so loved the world that he gave his only-begotten Son, that every one that believeth on him should not perish but have life eternal. (John 3:16)
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Eph. 2:4,7• 4but God, being rich in mercy, on account of his great love wherewith he loved us,
 7that he might show forth in the coming ages the surpassing riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. (Eph. 2:4,7)
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2 Thess. 2:16• 16But our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our Father, that loved us and gave everlasting encouragement and good hope through grace, (2 Thess. 2:16)
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Titus 3:4‑7• 4But when the kindness and the love to man of our Saviour God appeared,
 5not by works in righteousness which we ourselves did, but according to his mercy he saved us, through the washing of regeneration and the renewing of the Holy Spirit,
 6which he poured out upon us richly through Jesus Christ our Saviour;
 7that, having been justified by his grace, we should become heirs according to hope of eternal life. (Titus 3:4‑7)
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1 John 4:9‑10• 9Herein was manifested the love of God in us, that God hath sent His only-begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him.
 10Herein is love, not that we loved God but that he loved us, and sent his Son [as] propitiation for our sins. (1 John 4:9‑10)
• Grace superabounds; and in thinking of Him, blessing, grace, the mind of God respecting sin, that which God is, as manifested by the presence of Christ, absorb the mind and possess the heart, and are the heart’s true relief in a world like this. (“Luke 2” by J.N. Darby)
• God had so manifested Himself by the birth of Jesus that the hosts of heaven, long familiar with His power, could raise their chorus, “Glory to God in the highest!” and every voice unites in sounding forth these praises. What love like this love? And God is love. What a purely divine thought that God has become man! What supremacy of good over evil! (“Luke 2” by J.N. Darby)
• Everything depended on the Person and presence of Him who was born. All was wrapped up in Him. The state of blessing was born in the birth of that child. (“Luke 2” by J.N. Darby)
• The third thing was the good pleasure-the affection of God-in men. Nothing more simple, since Jesus was a man. (“Luke 2” by J.N. Darby)
• From the moment that sin came in there was no pleasure for God in Adam or in his race: but now had appeared One who is of another order of humanity than Adam. (“Luke 2” by F.B. Hole)

J. N. Darby Translation

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Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good pleasurec in men.

JND Translation Notes

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or "delight."

W. Kelly Translation

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Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good pleasure in mena.

WK Translation Notes

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The later MSS. read as the text or "good will to men." The Edd. adopt "peace to men of good pleasure." Surely this is a prodigious reading, hanging on one added letter. It is not exactly good will toward men, which is here the point. The word expresses God’s good will and complacency in men; it does not say exactly in man, as if it were only in Christ, though surely this was true in the very highest sense.