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NASB | Luke 2:14 "Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Luke 2:14 "Glory to God in the highest [heaven], And on earth peace among men with whom He is well-pleased." |
Subject: Matt. Chapter 1 |
Bible Note: Hi Nolan,You ask me why I feel strongly that angels should be able to sing. I would guess that it is because I love to sing. I have all my life and I love to sing gospel songs with my brothers. I want to be able to sing in heaven. I would not think it heaven if there were not singing and music offered to God. I believe God loves music for it is a universal language for everyone. When I compare 1 Chronicles 16:36 and 2 Chronicles 20:21 I see that we should always praise Him in song for "Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, From everlasting even to everlasting." And, "Give thanks to the Lord, for His lovingkindness is everlasting." The words thanksgiving, praise, and joy are all connected to singing. I see no reason for the angels' singing voices to be silent. Jehoshaphat in 2 Chronicles 20:21 "appointed those who sang to the Lord and those who praised Him in holy attire". I see no reason why the angels could not be God's appointed music makers. If that is too much speculation for you, don't worry about it, that belief shouldn't keep anyone from heaven. You are correct that no angel is mentioned holding a harp, but in the Revelation passage I have put them in the same sanctuary with a multitude of them. I don't have to win this discussion for it truly is not a matter of salvation. In the Luke 2 passage the words of joy and praise are there and for me singing would be included. As far as capitalization is concerned, the only "sign" I need and it is "for you: you will find a Baby wrapped in cloths, and lying in a manger." This Baby was God for the angels began praising God at this sign. Later, Ray |