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 by Jeremiah the prophet was fulfilled: 18“A voice was heard in Ramah, weeping and loud wailing, Rachel weeping for her children, and she did not want to be comforted, because they were gone.” After Herod had 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, for those who were seeking the child’s life are dead.” 21So he got up and took the child and his mother and returned to 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 76:10Certainly your angry judgment upon men will bring you praise; you reveal your anger in full measure.
• Isaiah 51:12“I, I am the one who consoles you. Why are you afraid of mortal men, of mere human beings who are as short-lived as grass?
• Daniel 8:25By his treachery he will succeed through deceit. He will have an arrogant attitude, and he will destroy many who are unaware of his schemes. He will rise up against the Prince of princes, yet he will be broken apart – but not by human agency.
• Daniel 11:45He will pitch his royal tents between the seas toward the beautiful holy mountain. But he will come to his end, with no one to help him.
• Matthew 2:13After they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “Get up, take the child and his mother and flee to Egypt, and stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to look for the child to kill him.”
• Matthew 1:20When he had contemplated this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife, because the child conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.
• Psalms 139:7Where can I go to escape your spirit? Where can I flee to escape your presence?
• Jeremiah 30:10So I, the Lord, tell you not to be afraid, you descendants of Jacob, my servants. Do not be terrified, people of Israel. For I will rescue you and your descendants from a faraway land where you are captives. The descendants of Jacob will return to their land and enjoy peace. They will be secure and no one will terrify them.
• Ezekiel 11:16“Therefore say: ‘This is what the sovereign Lord says: Although I have removed them far away among the nations and have dispersed them among the countries, I have been a little sanctuary for them among the lands 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