The journey from any part of the region vaguely called the East would occupy at least several weeks. The Magi Visit the Messiah. In, on, among. Mat Mt). for we have seen his star in the, east, and are come to worship him. 1 Now when Jesus was a born in Bethlehem of Judæa in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,. Judea, a Roman province, capital Jerusalem. Wise men from the east.--The Greek word is Magi. Of Hebrew origin; Bethleem, a place in Palestine. A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. The watching of the heavens implied in the narrative belonged to Chaldea rather than Persia. Some time has passed; the wise men seek Jesus (Matthew 2:1-23). The time of the arrival of the wise men was probably (we cannot say more) after the Presentation in the Temple of Luke 2:22. Matthew 2:1-2 |...In the Meantime In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem asking, “Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? Matthew 2:1. Matthew 2:1. It has been conjectured, with some probability, that the time was chosen in order to substitute the purified joy of a Christian festival for the license of the Saturnalia which were kept at that season. Daniel 9:24,25 Seventy weeks are determined upon thy people and upon thy holy city, to finish the transgression, and to make an end of sins, and to make reconciliation for iniquity, and to bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal up the vision and prophecy, and to anoint the most Holy…. We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.�3 When King Herod heard this he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him. The Greek form of the Hebrew name: Jerusalem. 2 Saying, Where is he that is born king of the Jews? 2 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi [] from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Plural. Compound of heros and eidos; heroic; Herod, the name of four Jewish kings. Dr. David E. Leininger. Commentary on Matthew 2:1-12. From a variation of genos; to procreate; figuratively, to regenerate. For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage.” Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Genitive Masculine Singular. Dawn; by implication, the east. Matthew 2:1 “Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,” King James Version (KJV) Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. When King Herod heard this he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him. Where did these wise men come from? Firstly, in verse 1: "Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem." 2 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, King James Version (KJV), KJV, Baby's First Bible, Hardcover, Multicolor: A special keepsake for your new arrival, KJV, Reference Bible, Personal Size Giant Print, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, King James Version, KJV, Value Thinline Bible, Large Print, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, King James Version, KJV, Reference Bible, Center-Column Giant Print, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, King James Version, KJV, Open Bible, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Complete Reference System, KJV, The King James Study Bible, Red Letter, Full-Color Edition: Holy Bible, King James Version. Matthew 2:1 is the first verse of the second chapter of the Gospel of Matthew in the New Testament. The name was too widely spread at this time to lead us to look with certainty to its original home in Persia, and that country was to the North rather than the East of Palestine. Commentary on Matthew 2:1-12. This verse deals with the arrival of the magi at the court of Herod the Great in Jerusalem. Gospel. A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. From anatello; a rising of light, i.e. No facts recorded either in St. Matthew or St. Luke throw much light on the season of the birth of Christ. The childhood of Jesus (Luke 2:39-52) This was no weekend trip (Luke 2:1 … Luke 2:4-7 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) …. Micah 5:2 But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting. Commentary on Isaiah 60:1-6. The birth of Jesus (Luke 2:1-7) The shepherds visit the baby Jesus (Luke 2:8-20). he receives there the homage of representatives of the, Behold, there came Wise Men from the East. In the Western Church, the visit of the magi seems to have been associated with Epiphany from the beginnings of the festival. Some congregations choose to use the Epiphany readings on the second Sunday after Christmas. From, away from. From para and ginomai; to become near, i.e. 60:3) His star in the East and have come to worship Him.” First Reading. Genesis 49:10 The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto him shall the gathering of the people be. Matthew’s reference to a house differs from the manger of Luke’s version of Jesus’ birth story (Luke 2:1-20). Matthew 2:1 The Visit of the Wise Men. Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem. There was however, as side by side with this, a recognition of the higher ideas of which the word was capable, and we can hardly think that the writer of the Gospel would have used it in its lower sense. Gospel: Matthew 2:1-12. 4 Ram was the father of Amminadab, Amminadab the father of Nahshon, … 24:17; Is. The appearance of the star coincided with the birth. With him, as with Plato, the Magi were thought of as observers of the heavens, students of the secrets of Nature. Verses 1-12. Matthew 2:5 And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea: for thus it is written by the prophet. 1 Now after # Mic. There are at least two possible explanations. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, We saw his star when it … We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.”. Scripture: Matthew 2:1-15, Numbers 24:16-17, Daniel 9:24-26, Romans 6:23, John 1:11-12 (view more) (view less) Denomination: Bible Church People Of The First Christmas-The Magi Or Wise Men Series After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? Where they came from we cannot tell. Away, in various senses. The received day, December 25th, was not kept as a festival in the East till the time of Chrysostom, and was then received as resting on the tradition of the Roman Church. Matthew 1:25 And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS. (1) In the days of Herod the king.--The death of Herod took place in the year of Rome A.U.C. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. A sorcerer, a magician, a wizard. Joseph and Mary flee from Herod to Egypt. 1 When Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, in the days of King Herod,* behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, 2 … Matthew 2:1-12, the visit of the magi, is the gospel reading for Epiphany. • First, it is likely that the manger area where Jesus was born (Luke 2:7) was part of a house, and the Magi may have come to that house. Matthew 2:1-2. 4:30 from the East came to Jerusalem, 2 saying, # Luke 2:11 “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? 4 When he had called together all the people’ The previous verse ends with Jesus being named by his father; this verse marks the clear start of a new narrative. CHAPTER 2. For we have seen his star in the east, and are come to adore him. Matthew 2:1-2. Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of King Herod, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, Young's Literal Translation. The Visit of the Magi.*. Among the Greeks the word was commonly applied with a tone of scorn to the impostors who claimed supernatural knowledge, and magic was in fact the art of the Magi, and so the word was commonly used throughout the Roman world when the New Testament was written, Simon Magus is Simon the sorcerer. The flocks and shepherds in the open field indicate spring rather than winter. Matthew 2:1-23. West Indies, collected from James Bryce by Edirc Connor, 1913-68 Advent; Epiphany; Hymns Specially Suitable for Children; Jesus Christ Incarnation Matthew 1. 1 When Jesus therefore was born in Bethlehem of Juda, in the days of king Herod, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem. Find Top Church Sermons, Illustrations, and Preaching Slides on Matthew 2:1-2. Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? 5 d “Behold, I will send you e Elijah the prophet f before the great and awesome day of the L ord comes. 1 Kings 4:30 And Solomon's wisdom excelled the wisdom of all the children of the east country, and all the wisdom of Egypt. And Jesus having been born in Beth-Lehem of Judea, in the days of Herod the king, lo, mages from the east came to Jerusalem, Matthew 2:1 Parallel. Approach; by implication, to appear publicly. 6 And he will g turn the hearts of fathers to their children and the hearts of children to their fathers, lest I come and h strike the land with a decree of utter destruction.” 2. Genesis 25:6 But unto the sons of the concubines, which Abraham had, Abraham gave gifts, and sent them away from Isaac his son, while he yet lived, eastward, unto the east country. This year coincided with what in our common chronology would be B.C. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. About that time some wise men from eastern lands arrived in Jerusalem, asking," Of Hebrew origin; Hierosolyma, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, NT Gospels: Matthew 2:1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem (Matt. Genesis 10:30 And their dwelling was from Mesha, as thou goest unto Sephar a mount of the east. Now when Jesus was born Several things are here related respecting the birth of Christ, as the place where he was born, in Bethlehem of Judea; so called to distinguish it from another Bethlehem in the tribe of Zabulon, ( Joshua 19:15) . Bethlehem, a town of Judea. 4--so that we have to recognise the fact that our common reckoning is erroneous, and to fix B.C. Matthew 2:1-12 Follow the Star. 3 Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez was the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram. 1 The record of the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah, the son of David, the son of Abraham: 2 Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. Feminine of Ioudaios; the Judaean land, a region of Palestine. Matthew 2:1 NIV Matthew 2:1 NLT Matthew 2:1 ESV Matthew 2:1 NASB Matthew 2:1 KJV Matthew 2:1 BibleApps.com Matthew 2:1 Biblia Paralela Matthew 2:1 Chinese Bible Matthew 2:1 French Bible Matthew 2:1 Clyx Quotations NT Gospels: Matthew 2:1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem (Matt. Probably from basis; a sovereign. Matthew 2:1, NASB: "Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying," Matthew 2:1, NLT: "Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the reign of King Herod. Now when Jesus was born Several things are here related respecting the birth of Christ, as the place where he was born, in Bethlehem of Judea; so called to distinguish it from another Bethlehem in the tribe of Zabulon, ( Joshua 19:15) . Matthew 2:1-12 NIV. Luke 2:11,15 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord…, Matthew 2:3,19 When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him…. for we have seen his star in the east, and are … The image of the wise men on the Christmas cards is different than what we have in the Bible. Matthew 2:1 King James Version (KJV) 2 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, King James Version (KJV) Matthew 2:1-12 Anon. Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? Commentary on Matthew 2:1-8 (Read Matthew 2:1-8) Those who live at the greatest distance from the means of grace often use most diligence, and learn to know the most of Christ and his salvation. A king, ruler, but in some passages clearly to be translated: emperor. Matthew 2:1-12 Revised Standard Version (RSV) The Visit of the Wise Men 2 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, 2 “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? As explained in Francis W. Upham's book, The Wise Men (1869), there are two Greek expressions for "East" used in Matthew 2:1-2, 9. The Magi Visit the Messiah. That name appears in Jeremiah 39:3; Jeremiah 39:13, in the name Rab-Mag, "The chief of the Magi." Matthew 2:1-18 New International Version (NIV) The Magi Visit the Messiah 2 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi [ a ] from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? January 6, 2015. Matthew The Genealogy of Jesus Christ. Matthew 2:1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, I detain the Reader at the very entrance on this Chapter, to remark several very interesting particulars in this short, but sweet account of the birth of the LORD Jesus after the flesh. 5:2; Luke 2:4–7 Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men # Gen. 25:6; 1 Kin. Oriental scientist; by implication, a magician. 750, just before the Passover. For we have seen # (Num. The Rev. Browse Sermons on Matthew 2:1-2. 5 or 4 as the date of the Nativity. Of foreign origin; a Magian, i.e. 1 The origins of the Epiphany festival are obscure. 2 Saying, a Where is he that is born b King of the Jews? Mat … 101, 120). The popular legends that they were three in number, and that they were kings, that they represented the three great races of the sons of Noah, and were named Gaspar, Melchior, and Balthasar, are simply apocryphal additions, originating probably in dramatic representations, and perpetuated by Christian art. But no curious arts, or mere human learning, can direct men unto him. Herodotus speaks of them as a priestly caste of the Medes, known as interpreters of dreams (I. Matthew 2:1. Eight-day-old Jesus is taken to the temple (Luke 2:21-38). 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