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Matthew 2

Matthew 2:9

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

Modern
After they had heard the king, they went on their way, and the star they had seen in the east went ahead of them until it stood over the place where the Child was.
Traditional
When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was.
Literal
And having heard the king, they went, and behold, the star that they saw in the east went before them until, having come, it stood over where the Child was.
Latin
Qui cum audissent regem, abierunt, et ecce stella, quam viderant in oriente, antecedebat eos, usque dum veniens staret supra, ubi erat puer.

Original

Greek
English
After they had heard the king, they went on their way, and the star they had seen in the east went ahead of them until it stood over the place where the Child was.

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).

Events

Parallels

Micah 5:1–6

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 The Stars: One of Extraordinary Brightness Appeared at Christ's Birth Wisdom of the Magi (Wise Men from the East) Wise Men of the East (The Magi)