Matthew 2:8

Translations

Modern

And sending them to Bethlehem, he said: “Go and search carefully for the Child, and when you find Him, report to me, so that I too may go and worship Him.”

Traditional

And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also.

Literal

And having sent them to Bethlehem, he said, “Having gone, search carefully for the Child; and when you shall have found Him, report to me, so that I also, having come, may worship Him.”

Latin

…et mittens illos in Bethlehem, dixit: Ite, et interrogate diligenter de puero: et cum inveneritis, renuntiate mihi, ut et ego veniens adorem eum.

Original

Greek

English

And sending them to Bethlehem, he said: “Go and search carefully for the Child, and when you find Him, report to me, so that I too may go and worship Him.”

Notes

Matthew 2:8–10

God placed the star to guide the wise men to the Messiah (see Numbers 24:17). The details are unclear.

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

1 Corinthians 3:19–20
For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written: “He catches the wise in their craftiness.”
Jeremiah 41:5–7
…eighty men who had shaved off their beards, torn their garments, and cut themselves came from Shechem, Shiloh, and Samaria, carrying grain offerings and frankincense for the house of the LORD.
Luke 20:20–21
So they watched Him closely and sent spies who pretended to be sincere. They were hoping to catch Him in His words in order to hand Him over to the rule and authority of the governor.
Job 5:12–13
He thwarts the schemes of the crafty, so that their hands find no success.
1 Samuel 23:22–23
Please go and prepare further. Investigate and watch carefully where he goes and who has seen him there, for I am told that he is extremely cunning.
Psalm 55:11–15
Destruction is within; oppression and deceit never leave the streets.
Proverbs 21:30
There is no wisdom, no understanding, no counsel that can prevail against the LORD.
1 Kings 19:2
So Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, “May the gods deal with me, and ever so severely, if by this time tomorrow I have not made your life like the lives of those you killed!”
Lamentations 3:37
Who has spoken and it came to pass, unless the Lord has ordained it?
Ezra 4:1–2
When the enemies of Judah and Benjamin heard that the exiles were building a temple for the LORD, the God of Israel,
Psalm 12:2–3
They lie to one another; they speak with flattering lips and a double heart.
Proverbs 26:24–25
A hateful man disguises himself with his speech, but he lays up deceit in his heart.

Parallels

Micah 5:1–6

Places

Bethlehem: City of David's birth and Jesus' birth

Glossary

Astrology Astronomy Bethlehem Census Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ Magi Star in the East

Topics

Deceit: Herod Deception: Herod Falsehood: Herod the Great, to the Wise Men, in Professing to Desire to Worship Jesus Heathen: Divine Revelations Given to The Magi (Wise Men from the East) Heathen: The Magi (The Wise Men from the East) Hypocrisy: Herod 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)

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