## a large number of the heavenly army ##

The word "army" here could refer to a literal army, or it could be a metaphor for an organized group. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

## praising God ##

This could be translated as "They were praising God."

## Glory to God in the highest ##

Possible meanings are 1) "Give honor to God in the highest place" or 2) "Give the highest honor to God."

## may there be peace on earth among people with whom he is pleased ##

"may those people on earth with whom God is pleased have peace"