Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
suddenly—as if only waiting till their fellow had done.
with the angel—who retires not, but is joined by others, come to seal and to celebrate the tidings he has brought.
heavenly host—or "army," an army celebrating peace! [BENGEL] "transferring the occupation of their exalted station to this poor earth, which so seldom resounds with the pure praise of God" [OLSHAUSEN]; to let it be known how this event is regarded in heaven and should be regarded on earth.
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing Luke 2:13:
Job 38:7
Song of Solomon 3:7
Luke 2:8
Luke 2:20
Luke 19:38
Hebrews 1:6
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