Matthew 2:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 2:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 2:5 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea: for thus it is written by the prophet," Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 2:5 — KJV
“And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea: for thus it is written by the prophet,”
— Matthew 2:5 (KJV)
Matthew 2:5 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 2:5
“That the LORD sent a prophet unto the children of Israel, which said unto them, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, I brought you up from Egypt, and brought you forth out of the house of bondage; a prophet: Heb. a man a prophet”
Shares key themes with Matthew 2:5: thus, prophet
“(Beforetime in Israel, when a man went to enquire of God, thus he spake, Come, and let us go to the seer: for he that is now called a Prophet was beforetime called a Seer.)”
Shares key themes with Matthew 2:5: thus, prophet
“Thus did Zimri destroy all the house of Baasha, according to the word of the LORD, which he spake against Baasha by Jehu the prophet, by: Heb. by the hand of”
Shares key themes with Matthew 2:5: thus, prophet
“And, behold, there came a prophet unto Ahab king of Israel, saying, Thus saith the LORD, Hast thou seen all this great multitude? behold, I will deliver it into thine hand this day; and thou shalt know that I am the LORD. came: Heb. approached”
Shares key themes with Matthew 2:5: thus, prophet
“In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz came to him, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in order; for thou shalt die, and not live. Set...: Heb. Give charge concerning thine house”
Shares key themes with Matthew 2:5: thus, prophet
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