lo. Figure of speech Asterismos (App-6), to call attention to the wondrous event.
the angel. an angel. No Art. See note on Luke 1:11. App-179.
LORD. Jehovah (App-98).
came upon. stood by. Greek. ephistemi. Used eighteen times by Luke. Compare Luke 24:4.Acts 12:7; Acts 23:11.
the glory: the Shekinah, which symbolized the Divine presence. See Exo 24:16. 1 Kings 8:10; Isaiah 6:1-3.Acts 7:55.
were sore afraid. feared. great fear. Figure of speech Polyptoton. App-6. See note on Genesis 26:28.