Matthew 2:19

Matthew 2:19 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)But when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the Lord appeareth in a dream to Joseph in Egypt,
• New International Version (NIV)After Herod died, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt
• English Standard Version (ESV)But when Herod died, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt,
• New King James Version (NKJV)Now when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt,

Context of Matthew 2:19

17Then what was spoken through Jeremiah the prophet was fulfilled: 18A voice was heard in Ramah, weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children; and she refused to be consoled, because they are no more. After Herod died, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt, 20saying, “Get up, take the child and his mother, and go to the land of Israel, because those who intended to kill the child are dead.” 21So he got up, took the child and his mother, and entered the land of Israel.

Matthew 2:19 word by word

Τελευτήσαντος δὲ τοῦ Ἡρῴδου ἰδοὺ ἄγγελος κυρίου φαίνεται κατ᾽ ὄναρ τῷ Ἰωσὴφ ἐν ΑἰγύπτῳRead the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• But whenδέde · thenG1161
• HerodἩρώδηςHērōdēs · HerodG2264
• was deadτελευτάωteleutaō · to deceaseG5053
• beholdὁράωhoraō · to see: seeG3708
• an angelἄγγελοςaggelos · angelG32
• of the Lordκύριοςkurios · lord: GodG2962
• appearethφαίνωphainō · to shine/appearG5316
• inκατάkata · according toG2596
• a dreamὄναρonar · dreamG3677
• to JosephἸωσήφIōsēph · JosephG2501
• inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• EgyptΑἴγυπτοςAiguptos · EgyptG125

Cross-references for Matthew 2:19

• Psalms 76:10Even human wrath will praise you; you will clothe yourself with the wrath that remains.
• Isaiah 51:12I — I am the one who comforts you. Who are you that you should fear humans who die, or a son of man who is given up like grass?
• Daniel 8:25He will cause deceit to prosper through his cunning and by his influence, and in his own mind he will exalt himself. He will destroy many in a time of peace; he will even stand against the Prince of princes. Yet he will be broken — not by human hands.
• Daniel 11:45He will pitch his royal tents between the sea and the beautiful holy mountain, but he will meet his end with no one to help him.
• Matthew 2:13After they were gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, “Get up! Take the child and his mother, flee to Egypt, and stay there until I tell you. For Herod is about to search for the child to kill him.”
• Matthew 1:20But after he had considered these things, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, don’t be afraid to take Mary as your wife, because what has been conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.
• Psalms 139:7Where can I go to escape your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence?
• Jeremiah 30:10As for you, my servant Jacob, do not be afraid — this is the Lord’s declaration — and do not be discouraged, Israel, for without fail I will save you out of a distant place, your descendants, from the land of their captivity! Jacob will return and have calm and quiet with no one to frighten him.
• Ezekiel 11:16“Therefore say, ‘This is what the Lord God says: Though I sent them far away among the nations and scattered them among the countries, yet for a little while I have been a sanctuary for them in the countries where they have gone.’

Commentaries on Matthew 2:19

• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 19Herod was dead - See the notes at Matthew 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 Trachonitis; to Antipas, Galilee and Perea. Each of these was also called Herod, and these are the individuals who are so frequently referred to in the New Testament during the ministry. of the Saviour and the labors of the apostles. The above table will show…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 19-23Verses 19-23 Egypt may serve to sojourn in, or take shelter in, for awhile, but not to abide in. Christ was sent to the lost sheep of the house of Israel, to them he must return. Did we but look upon the world as our Egypt, the place of our bondage and banishment, and heaven only as our Canaan, our home, our rest, we should as readily arise and depart thither, when we are called for, as Joseph did out of Egypt. The family must settle in Galilee. Nazareth…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 19After Herod died: Herod the Great died in 4 BC. Caesar (the Roman emperor) divided his kingdom. Herod's son Archelaus (Matthew 2:22) became ruler of Judea, Samaria, and Idumea. Herod Antipas (14:1–12; Luke 13:31–32) took charge of Galilee and Perea.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1919. But when Herod was dead--Miserable Herod! Thou thoughtest thyself safe from a dreaded Rival; but it was He only that was safe from thee; and thou hast not long enjoyed even this fancied security. See on Mt 2:15. behold, an angel of the Lord appeareth in a dream to Joseph in Egypt--Our translators, somewhat capriciously, render the same expression "the angel of the Lord," Mt 1:20; 2:13; and "an angel of the Lord," as here. As the same angel appears to…Read the comment

Topics related to Matthew 2:19

• Angel (a Spirit)
• Dream
• Egypt
• Jesus, the Christ
• Joseph
• Miracles

In the dictionaries

• Egypt
• Herod
• Egypt, Egyptian
• Herod, Herod Antipas
• Herod, Herod the Great
• Angel of the Lord
• Divination
• Dream
• Flee
• Herod the Great

Commentaries on Matthew 2

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Catena Aurea
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• John Lightfoot Commentary
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings