Matthew 2:14
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 2:14 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 2:14 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "When he arose, he took the young child and his mother by night, and departed into Egypt:" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 2:14 — KJV
“When he arose, he took the young child and his mother by night, and departed into Egypt:”
— Matthew 2:14 (KJV)
Matthew 2:14 in Context — About the Book of Matthew
Matthew presents Jesus as the promised King — Israel's Messiah who fulfils the prophets line by line. It preserves the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, and the Great Commission. Five great teaching blocks make it the church's first discipleship manual.
Cross-References for Matthew 2:14
“And he arose, and took the young child and his mother, and came into the land of Israel.”
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“And she arose at midnight, and took my son from beside me, while thine handmaid slept, and laid it in her bosom, and laid her dead child in my bosom.”
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“And Elijah took the child, and brought him down out of the chamber into the house, and delivered him unto his mother: and Elijah said, See, thy son liveth.”
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“And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh. presented: or, offered”
Shares key themes with Matthew 2:14: young, child, mother
“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.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 2:14: young, child, mother
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