Matthew 2:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 2:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 2:6 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Gover..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 2:6 — KJV
“And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel. rule: or, feed”
— Matthew 2:6 (KJV)
Matthew 2:6 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 2:6
“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. everlasting: Heb. the days of eternity”
Shares key themes with Matthew 2:6: bethlehem, juda, among
“My heart is toward the governors of Israel, that offered themselves willingly among the people. Bless ye the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 2:6: art, among, governor
“Since the day that I brought forth my people out of the land of Egypt I chose no city among all the tribes of Israel to build an house in, that my name might be there; neither chose I any man to be a ruler over my people Israel:”
Shares key themes with Matthew 2:6: land, among, rule
“Thus saith the LORD against all mine evil neighbours, that touch the inheritance which I have caused my people Israel to inherit; Behold, I will pluck them out of their land, and pluck out the house of Judah from among them.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 2:6: land, juda, among
“For, lo, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will bring again the captivity of my people Israel and Judah, saith the LORD: and I will cause them to return to the land that I gave to their fathers, and they shall possess it.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 2:6: land, juda, come
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