Post by Pietro on Dec 27, 2004 9:56:53 GMT -5
But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people; for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
"Christos" and "kurios" some translations have "Messiah and Lord" since Christos is the Greek for Masiah. Among certain groups in 1st century palistine the title referred to an expected leader from David's line to restore Israel. Here the Gospel speaks of a savior for all people.
or in Luke 2:26
the "Messiah of the Lord" "in the sight of all people" a light of revelation to the Gentiles. At least in Luke's Gospel the Messiah's most significant mission is for the no jews.
"Christos" and "kurios" some translations have "Messiah and Lord" since Christos is the Greek for Masiah. Among certain groups in 1st century palistine the title referred to an expected leader from David's line to restore Israel. Here the Gospel speaks of a savior for all people.
or in Luke 2:26
the "Messiah of the Lord" "in the sight of all people" a light of revelation to the Gentiles. At least in Luke's Gospel the Messiah's most significant mission is for the no jews.