en_tn/luk/02/10.md

# Do not be afraid

"Stop being afraid"

# that will bring great joy to all the people

"that will make all the people very happy"

# all the people

Some understand this to refer to the Jewish people. Others understand it to refer to all people.

# the city of David

This refers to Bethlehem.

# This is the sign that will be given to you

This can be stated in active form. AT: "God will give you this sign" or "You will see this sign from God" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

# the sign

"the proof." This could either be a sign to prove that what the angel was saying was true, or it could be a sign that would help the shepherds recognize the baby.

# wrapped in strips of cloth

This was the normal way that mothers protected and cared for their babies in that culture. See how you translated this in [Luke 2:7](./06.md). AT: "wrapped firmly in a warm blanket" or "wrapped comfortably in a blanket" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])

# lying in a manger

This was some kind of box or frame that people put hay or other food in for animals to eat. See how you translated this in [Luke 2:7](./06.md).