Bible Commentary

saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and go into the land of Israel: for they are dead which sought the young child’s life. 19 21. The Return from Egypt 20. they ] Plural by a euphemism, the reference being to Herod alone. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges They … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 2:20”

But when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the Lord appeareth in a dream to Joseph in Egypt, Herod was dead – See the notes at Mat 2:15. Herod left three sons, and the kingdom was at his death divided between them. To Archelaus was given Judea, Idumea, and Samaria; to Philip, Batanea and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 2:19”

In Ramah was there a voice heard, lamentation, and weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weeping [for] her children, and would not be comforted, because they are not. 18. Jer 31:15, in LXX. Jer 38:15. In a singularly touching passage, Rachel, the mother of the tribe of Benjamin (whose tomb was close to Bethlehem: Gen 35:19), … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 2:18”

Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremiah the prophet, saying, 17. Then was fulfilled ] This turn of expression may be regarded as identical with the more usual “that it might be fulfilled.” by ] See note Mat 2:5. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Then was fulfilled – The word … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 2:17”

Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently inquired of the wise men. 16 18. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 2:16”

And was there until the death of Herod: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Out of Egypt have I called my son. 15. until the death of Herod ] According to the chronology adopted above this would be for a space of less than two years. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 2:15”

When he arose, he took the young child and his mother by night, and departed into Egypt: When he arose – Having arisen; that is, he arose immediately after awaking from his dream, and prepared at once to obey the command, By night – Thus he showed his prompt obedience to the command, and at … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 2:14”

And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him. 13 15. The Flight into … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 2:13”

And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way. Warned of God – This was done, doubtless, because, if they had given Herod precise information where he was, it would have been easy for him to send forth and kill him. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 2:12”

And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshiped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh. 11. the house ] St Matthew gives no hint that “the house” was an inn, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 2:11”