joy and gladness. Figure of speech Hendiadys (App-6). joy, yea exultant joy.
at. upon[the occasion of]. Greek. epi. App-104., as in Luke 1:29.
birth. bringing forth. Greek gennao, used of the mother. See note on Matthew 1:2.
Related Commentaries of Luke 1:14
Luke 1:14
14 And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth.