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Luke 2:18
And all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The shepherds have just reported their angelic encounter to others in Bethlehem, and the surrounding listeners react to their testimony.
The words — ἐθαύμασαν (ethaumasan) means they were struck with amazement or marveling at the reported events.
The thread — This reaction mirrors the awe of neighbors in Luke 1:65, the crowd’s wonder in Luke 4:36, and the prophetic pattern of signs in Isaiah 8:18.
Why it lands — It demands that readers recognize divine revelation naturally provokes a response of sober wonder rather than casual dismissal.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.
Cross-references
- Luke 1:65 All their neighbors were filled with awe, and people throughout the hill country of Judea were talking about these events.
- Luke 4:36 All the people were overcome with amazement and asked one another, “What is this message? With authority and power He commands the unclean spirits, and they come out!”
- Isaiah 8:18 Here am I, and the children the LORD has given me as signs and symbols in Israel from the LORD of Hosts, who dwells on Mount Zion.
- Luke 2:33 The Child’s father and mother were amazed at what was spoken about Him.
- Luke 2:47 And all who heard Him were astounded at His understanding and His answers.
- Luke 5:9 For he and his companions were astonished at the catch of fish they had taken,