Luk 2:9 | JFB | STEP | 9. glory of the Lord-- "the brightness or glory which is represented as encompassing all heavenly visions" [Olshausen]. sore afraid-- So it ever was ( , ; ; ). Men have never felt easy with the invisible world laid suddenly open to their gaze. It was never meant to be permanent; a momentary purpose was all it was intended to serve.

‏ Luke 2:9

9. glory of the Lord--"the brightness or glory which is represented as encompassing all heavenly visions" [Olshausen].

sore afraid--So it ever was (Da 10:7, 8; Lu 1:12; Re 1:17). Men have never felt easy with the invisible world laid suddenly open to their gaze. It was never meant to be permanent; a momentary purpose was all it was intended to serve.