Luke 2:8

And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

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Other Translations for Luke 2:8

BSB

And there were shepherds residing in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks by night.

AKJV

And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

CPDV

And there were shepherds in the same region, being vigilant and keeping watch in the night over their flock.

ERV

And there were shepherds in the same country abiding in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock.

NHEB

There were shepherds in the same country staying in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock.

SMT

And shepherds were in the country, sleeping in the fields, and watching over their flock the watches of the night.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Luke 2:8

AndG2532ConjunctiontherewereG2258Verb inG1722PrepositionthesameG846 countryG5561Noun Feminine shepherdsG4166Noun MasculineabidinginthefieldG63Verb keepingG5442Verb watchG5438Noun Feminine overG1909Preposition theirG846 flockG4167Noun FemininebynightG3571Noun Feminine

Commentary for Luke 2:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Luke 2:8

Summary

Shepherds watched livestock in nighttime fields

Place

Bethlehem region

Event

Shepherds guarding flocks

Estimated Time Period

c. 6 BC