Matthew 2:5

Translations

Modern

“In Bethlehem in Judea,” they replied, “for this is what the prophet has written:

Traditional

And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judea: for thus it is written by the prophet,

Literal

And they said to him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for thus it has been written through the prophet:

Latin

At illi dixerunt: In Bethlehem Judæ: sic enim scriptum est per prophetam:

Original

Greek

English

“In Bethlehem in Judea,” they replied, “for this is what the prophet has written:

Notes

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).

Theme notes and profiles

Herod the Great The Birth of Christ The Coming of God’s Kingdom The Messiah

Events

Wise Men Visit Herodc. 4 BC

Related verses

John 7:42
Doesn’t the Scripture say that the Christ will come from the line of David and from Bethlehem, the village where David lived?”
Ruth 1:1
In the days when the judges ruled, there was a famine in the land. And a certain man from Bethlehem in Judah, with his wife and two sons, went to reside in the land of Moab.
1 Samuel 16:1
Now the LORD said to Samuel, “How long are you going to mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and go. I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem, for I have selected from his sons a king for Myself.”
Ruth 2:4
Just then Boaz arrived from Bethlehem and said to the harvesters, “The LORD be with you.” “The LORD bless you,” they replied.
Ruth 1:19
So Naomi and Ruth traveled until they came to Bethlehem. When they entered Bethlehem, the whole town was stirred because of them, and the women of the town exclaimed, “Can this be Naomi?”
Joshua 19:15
It also included Kattath, Nahalal, Shimron, Idalah, and Bethlehem. There were twelve cities, along with their villages.
Ruth 4:11
“We are witnesses,” said the elders and all the people at the gate. “May the LORD make the woman entering your home like Rachel and Leah, who together built up the house of Israel. May you be prosperous in Ephrathah and famous in Bethlehem.

Parallels

Micah 5:1–6

Places

Bethlehem: City of David's birth and Jesus' birth Judea: The southern region of Israel, centered around Jerusalem

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

Bethlehem: A City Southwest of Jerusalem: The City of Joseph Heathen: Divine Revelations Given to The Magi (Wise Men from the East) Heathen: The Magi (The Wise Men from the East) Jesus, the Christ: Incarnation of 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 Modern Judea: Our Lord: Born In Prophecies Respecting Christ: Great Persons Coming to Adore Him: Fulfilled Wisdom of the Magi (Wise Men from the East) Wise Men of the East (The Magi)

Matthew 2:5

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