Song of Angels: Gloria in Excelsis (Luke 2:14)
Vocabulary
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Greek
Gloria in Excelsis refers to a short hymn that is pronounced by angels when the birth of Christ and savior was announced to shepherds. The name "Gloria in Excelsis" is based on the first three words from the verse in the Latin translation: "Gloria in excelsis Deo et in terra pax hominibus bonae voluntatis (Glory be to God on high and in earth peace goodwill towards men)" (Luke 2:14).
Vocabulary
Word | Meaning | |
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ἐν | in (with D) | |
δόξα, ης, ἡ | glory | |
ὕψιστος, η, ον | highest; the Most High | |
θεός, οῦ, ὁ | God | |
καί | and | |
ἐπί | on (with G, D, A); on the account of (with D); against (with A) | |
γῆ, ῆς, ἡ | earth, land | |
εἰρήνη, ης, ἡ | peace, harmony | |
ἄνθρωπος, ου, ὁ | man | |
εὐδοκία, ας, ἡ | favor; good will |