Matthew 2:7

Translations

Modern

Then Herod called the Magi secretly and learned from them the exact time the star had appeared.

Traditional

Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared.

Literal

Then Herod, having called the Magi secretly, learned exactly of them the time of the appearing star.

Latin

Tunc Herodes clam vocatis magis diligenter didicit ab eis tempus stellæ, quæ apparuit eis:

Original

Greek

English

Then Herod called the Magi secretly and learned from them the exact time the star had appeared.

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

Events

Wise Men Visit Herodc. 4 BC

Related verses

Psalm 64:4–6
…ambushing the innocent in seclusion, shooting suddenly, without fear.
1 Samuel 18:21
“I will give her to David,” Saul thought, “so that she may be a snare to him, and the hand of the Philistines may be against him.” So Saul said to David, “For a second time now you can be my son-in-law.”
Psalm 83:3–4
With cunning they scheme against Your people and conspire against those You cherish,
Exodus 1:10
Come, let us deal shrewdly with them, or they will increase even more; and if a war breaks out, they may join our enemies, fight against us, and leave the country.”
Isaiah 7:5–7
For Aram, along with Ephraim and the son of Remaliah, has plotted your ruin, saying:
Psalm 55:21
His speech is smooth as butter, but war is in his heart. His words are softer than oil, yet they are swords unsheathed.
Psalm 10:9–10
He lies in wait like a lion in a thicket; he lurks to seize the oppressed; he catches the lowly in his net.
Revelation 12:1–5
And a great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed in the sun, with the moon under her feet and a crown of twelve stars on her head.
Ezekiel 38:10–11
This is what the Lord GOD says: On that day, thoughts will arise in your mind, and you will devise an evil plan.
Revelation 12:15
Then from his mouth the serpent spewed water like a river to overtake the woman and sweep her away in the torrent.
Matthew 26:3–5
At that time the chief priests and elders of the people assembled in the courtyard of the high priest, whose name was Caiaphas,

Parallels

Micah 5:1–6

People

Herod: The Great, Roman-appointed king of Judea during Jesus' birth

Glossary

Astrology Astronomy Bethlehem 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 Wisdom of the Magi (Wise Men from the East) Wise Men of the East (The Magi)

Matthew 2:7

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