Song of Angels: Gloria in Excelsis (Luke 2:14)

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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
ἐν in (with D)
word-1707 δόξα, ης, ἡ glory
ὕψιστος, η, ον highest; the Most High
word-3024 θεός, οῦ, ὁ God
καί and
ἐπί on (with G, D, A); on the account of (with D); against (with A)
word-1326 γῆ, ῆς, ἡ earth, land
word-1894 εἰρήνη, ης, ἡ peace, harmony
word-539 ἄνθρωπος, ου, ὁ man
εὐδοκία, ας, ἡ favor; good will