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Matthew 2

Matt. 2:12 KJV (With Strong’s)

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And
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
being warned of God
chrematizo (Greek #5537)
to utter an oracle (compare the original sense of 5530), i.e. divinely intimate; by implication, (compare the secular sense of 5532) to constitute a firm for business, i.e. (generally) bear as a title
KJV usage: be called, be admonished (warned) of God, reveal, speak.
Pronounce: khray-mat-id'-zo
Origin: from 5536
h in
kata (Greek #2596)
(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
KJV usage: about, according as (to), after, against, (when they were) X alone, among, and, X apart, (even, like) as (concerning, pertaining to touching), X aside, at, before, beyond, by, to the charge of, (charita-)bly, concerning, + covered, (dai-)ly, down, every, (+ far more) exceeding, X more excellent, for, from ... to, godly, in(-asmuch, divers, every, -to, respect of), ... by, after the manner of, + by any means, beyond (out of) measure, X mightily, more, X natural, of (up-)on (X part), out (of every), over against, (+ your) X own, + particularly, so, through(-oughout, -oughout every), thus, (un-)to(-gether, -ward), X uttermost, where(-by), with. In composition it retains many of these applications, and frequently denotes opposition, distribution, or intensity.
Pronounce: kat-ah'
Origin: a primary particle
a dream
onar (Greek #3677)
a dream
KJV usage: dream.
Pronounce: on'-ar
Origin: of uncertain derivation
that they should
anakampto (Greek #344)
to turn back
KJV usage: (re-)turn.
Pronounce: an-ak-amp'-to
Origin: from 303 and 2578
not
me (Greek #3361)
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas 3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
KJV usage: any but (that), X forbear, + God forbid, + lack, lest, neither, never, no (X wise in), none, nor, (can-)not, nothing, that not, un(-taken), without. Often used in compounds in substantially the same relations. See also 3362, 3363, 3364, 3372, 3373, 3375, 3378.
Pronounce: may
Origin: a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas 3756 expresses an absolute denial)
return
anakampto (Greek #344)
to turn back
KJV usage: (re-)turn.
Pronounce: an-ak-amp'-to
Origin: from 303 and 2578
to
pros (Greek #4314)
a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near to; usually with the accusative case, the place, time, occasion, or respect, which is the destination of the relation, i.e. whither or for which it is predicated)
KJV usage: about, according to , against, among, at, because of, before, between, (where-)by, for, X at thy house, in, for intent, nigh unto, of, which pertain to, that, to (the end that), X together, to (you) -ward, unto, with(-in). In the comparative case, it denotes essentially the same applications, namely, motion towards, accession to, or nearness at.
Pronounce: pros
Origin: a strengthened form of 4253
Herod
Herodes (Greek #2264)
heroic; Herod, the name of four Jewish kings
KJV usage: Herod.
Pronounce: hay-ro'-dace
Origin: compound of ἥρως (a "hero") and 1491
, they departed
anachoreo (Greek #402)
to retire
KJV usage: depart, give place, go (turn) aside, withdraw self.
Pronounce: an-akh-o-reh'-o
Origin: from 303 and 5562
into
eis (Greek #1519)
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
KJV usage: (abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ice
Origin: a primary preposition
their own
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
country
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
chora (Greek #5561)
room, i.e. a space of territory (more or less extensive; often including its inhabitants)
KJV usage: coast, county, fields, ground, land, region. Compare 5117.
Pronounce: kho'-rah
Origin: feminine of a derivative of the base of 5490 through the idea of empty expanse
another
dia (Greek #1223)
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
KJV usage: after, always, among, at, to avoid, because of (that), briefly, by, for (cause) ... fore, from, in, by occasion of, of, by reason of, for sake, that, thereby, therefore, X though, through(-out), to, wherefore, with (-in). In composition it retains the same general importance.
Pronounce: dee-ah'
Origin: a primary preposition denoting the channel of an act
allos (Greek #243)
"else," i.e. different (in many applications)
KJV usage: more, one (another), (an-, some an-)other(-s, -wise).
Pronounce: al'-los
Origin: a primary word
way
hodos (Greek #3598)
a road; by implication, a progress (the route, act or distance); figuratively, a mode or means
KJV usage: journey, (high-)way.
Pronounce: hod-os'
Origin: apparently a primary word
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Matt. 1:20• 20but while he pondered on these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, Joseph, son of David, fear not to take to thee Mary, thy wife, for that which is begotten in her is of the Holy Spirit. (Matt. 1:20)

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Dreams,
Family of Herod,
God,
Magi

Cross References

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warned.
Matt. 2:22• 22but having heard that 'Archelaus reigns over Judaea, instead of Herod his father,' he was afraid to go there; and having been divinely instructed in a dream, he went away into the parts of Galilee, (Matt. 2:22)
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Matt. 1:20• 20but while he pondered on these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, Joseph, son of David, fear not to take to thee Mary, thy wife, for that which is begotten in her is of the Holy Spirit. (Matt. 1:20)
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Matt. 27:19• 19But, as he was sitting on the judgment-seat, his wife sent to him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that righteous man; for I have suffered to-day many things in a dream because of him. (Matt. 27:19)
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Gen. 20:6‑7• 6And God said to him in a dream, I also knew that thou didst this in the integrity of thy heart, and I, too, have withheld thee from sinning against me: therefore have I not suffered thee to touch her.
 7And now, restore the man's wife; for he is a prophet, and will pray for thee, that thou mayest live. And if thou do not restore her, know that thou shalt certainly die, thou and all that is thine. (Gen. 20:6‑7)
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Gen. 31:24• 24And God came to Laban the Syrian in a dream by night, and said to him, Take care thou speak not to Jacob either good or bad. (Gen. 31:24)
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Job 33:15‑17• 15In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falleth upon men, in slumberings upon the bed;
 16Then he openeth men's ears, and sealeth their instruction,
 17That he may withdraw man from his work, and hide pride from man. (Job 33:15‑17)
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Dan. 2:19• 19Then was the secret revealed unto Daniel in a night vision. Then Daniel blessed the God of the heavens. (Dan. 2:19)
they departed.
Ex. 1:17• 17But the midwives feared God, and did not as the king of Egypt had said to them, but saved the male children alive. (Ex. 1:17)
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Acts 4:19• 19But Peter and John answering said to them, If it be righteous before God to listen to you rather than to God, judge ye; (Acts 4:19)
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Acts 5:29• 29But Peter answering, and the apostles, said, God must be obeyed rather than men. (Acts 5:29)
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1 Cor. 3:19• 19For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God; for it is written, He who takes the wise in their craftiness. (1 Cor. 3:19)

J. N. Darby Translation

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And being divinely instructedk in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way.

JND Translation Notes

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It signifies an answer after consultation, as ver. 22; hence an oracular or divine answer, not merely warning.

W. Kelly Translation

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And being divinely instructeda in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way.

WK Translation Notes

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Or, "divinely warned."

WK Verse Note

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(Note: Words in italics have been inserted from the J. N. Darby translation where the W. Kelly translation doesn’t exist.)