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Matthew 2

Matthew 2:4

The Pilgrimage of the Magi · Matthew 2:1–12
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Translations

Modern
And when he had assembled all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he asked them where the Christ was to be born.
Traditional
And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born.
Literal
And having gathered together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he was inquiring of them where the Christ is born.
Latin
Et congregans omnes principes sacerdotum, et scribas populi, sciscitabatur ab eis ubi Christus nasceretur.

Original

Greek
English
And when he had assembled all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he asked them where the Christ was to be born.

Notes

Matthew 2:4

The leading priests had political and religious influence and mainly served in the temple (see Matthew 21:23). Herod gathered the teachers of religious law because they knew Old Testament prophecies and were often influential Pharisees.

Matthew 1:1–2:23

This story shows how certain parts of the life of Jesus fulfilled Old Testament prophecies. This includes:

  • his family history and birth (chapter 1), and

  • the places he lived as a child (chapter 2).

The story also shows how efforts to stop the plan of God do not work (2:1–15; see also 27:62–66).

Events

Parallels

Micah 5:1–6

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Astrology Astronomy Bethlehem Bible, Quotations of the Old Testament in the New Testament Census Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ Magi Star in the East

Topics

Heathen: Divine Revelations Given to The Magi (Wise Men from the East) Heathen: The Magi (The Wise Men from the East) Jesus, the Christ: Magi (The Wise Men from the East) Visit (At Bethlehem) Magi: The Wise Men from the East Who Visited Jesus As an Infant Miracles: Catalogue of The Appearance of the Star Over Bethlehem Prophecies Respecting Christ: Great Persons Coming to Adore Him: Fulfilled Scribe(s): Members of the Council (Sanhedrin) Scribes: Modern: Regarded As Interpreters of Scripture Wisdom of the Magi (Wise Men from the East) Wise Men of the East (The Magi)