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Matthew 2

Matt. 2:15 KJV (With Strong’s)

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And
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
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
was
en (Greek #2258)
I (thou, etc.) was (wast or were)
KJV usage: + agree, be, X have (+ charge of), hold, use, was(-t), were.
Pronounce: ane
Origin: imperfect of 1510
there
ekei (Greek #1563)
there; by extension, thither
KJV usage: there, thither(-ward), (to) yonder (place).
Pronounce: ek-i'
Origin: of uncertain affinity
until
heos (Greek #2193)
a conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until (of time and place)
KJV usage: even (until, unto), (as) far (as), how long, (un-)til(-l), (hither-, un-, up) to, while(-s).
Pronounce: heh'-oce
Origin: of uncertain affinity
the death
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
teleute (Greek #5054)
decease
KJV usage: death.
Pronounce: tel-yoo-tay'
Origin: from 5053
of 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
: that
hina (Greek #2443)
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
KJV usage: albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to. Compare 3363.
Pronounce: hin'-ah
Origin: probably from the same as the former part of 1438 (through the demonstrative idea; compare 3588)
it might be fulfilled
pleroo (Greek #4137)
to make replete, i.e. (literally) to cram (a net), level up (a hollow), or (figuratively) to furnish (or imbue, diffuse, influence), satisfy, execute (an office), finish (a period or task), verify (or coincide with a prediction), etc.
KJV usage: accomplish, X after, (be) complete, end, expire, fill (up), fulfil, (be, make) full (come), fully preach, perfect, supply.
Pronounce: play-ro'-o
Origin: from 4134
which was spoken
rheo (Greek #4483)
and both as alternate for 2036 perhaps akin (or identical) with 4482 (through the idea of pouring forth); to utter, i.e. speak or say
KJV usage: command, make, say, speak (of). Compare 3004.
Pronounce: hreh'-o
Origin: ἐρέω (er-eh'-o) is used
of
hupo (Greek #5259)
under, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (underneath) or where (below) or time (when (at))
KJV usage: among, by, from, in, of, under, with. In the comparative, it retains the same general applications, especially of inferior position or condition, and specially, covertly or moderately.
Pronounce: hoop-o'
Origin: a primary preposition
the Lord
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
kurios (Greek #2962)
supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
KJV usage: God, Lord, master, Sir.
Pronounce: koo'-ree-os
Origin: from κῦρος (supremacy)
by
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
the prophet
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
prophetes (Greek #4396)
a foreteller ("prophet"); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet
KJV usage: prophet.
Pronounce: prof-ay'-tace
Origin: from a compound of 4253 and 5346
, saying
lego (Greek #3004)
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas 2036 and 5346 generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while 4483 is properly to break silence merely, and 2980 means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean
KJV usage: ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, put forth, say(-ing, on), shew, speak, tell, utter.
Pronounce: leg'-o
Origin: a primary verb
, Outn of
ek (Greek #1537)
or ἐξ (ex) a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; literal or figurative; direct or remote)
KJV usage: after, among, X are, at, betwixt(-yond), by (the means of), exceedingly, (+ abundantly above), for(- th), from (among, forth, up), + grudgingly, + heartily, X heavenly, X hereby, + very highly, in, ...ly, (because, by reason) of, off (from), on, out among (from, of), over, since, X thenceforth, through, X unto, X vehemently, with(-out). Often used in composition, with the same general import; often of completion.
Pronounce: ek
Egypt
Aiguptos (Greek #125)
of uncertain derivation
KJV usage: Ægyptus, the land of the Nile:--Egypt.
Pronounce: ah'-ee-goop-tos
have I called
kaleo (Greek #2564)
to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise)
KJV usage: bid, call (forth), (whose, whose sur-)name (was (called)).
Pronounce: kal-eh'-o
Origin: akin to the base of 2753
my
mou (Greek #3450)
of me
KJV usage: I, me, mine (own), my.
Pronounce: moo
Origin: the simpler form of 1700
son
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
huios (Greek #5207)
a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
KJV usage: child, foal, son.
Pronounce: hwee-os'
Origin: apparently a primary word
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Hos. 11:1•  (Hos. 11:1)

More on:

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Death,
Egypt,
Family of Herod,
Magi,
Prophet

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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Matt. 2:19• 19{i}But Herod having died, behold, an angel of [the] Lord appears in a dream to Joseph in Egypt, saying,{/i} (Matt. 2:19)
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Acts 12:1‑4,23‑24• 1Now at that season Herod the king put forth his hands to injure some of those from the assembly.
 2And he slew James the brother of John with [the] sword.
 3And seeing that it was agreeable to the Jews, he went on to seize Peter also (but they were the days of unleavened bread)
 4whom, having taken, he also put in prison, and delivered him to four quaternions of soldiers to keep, purposing after the Passover to bring him forth unto the people.
 23And immediately an angel of [the] Lord smote him, because he gave not the glory to God; and becoming worm-eaten he expired.
 24But the word of God grew and multiplied. (Acts 12:1‑4,23‑24)
that.
Matt. 2:17,23• 17{i}Then was fulfilled that which was spoken through Jeremias the prophet, saying,{/i}
 23{i}and came and dwelt in a town called Nazareth; so that that should be fulfilled which was spoken through the prophets, He shall be called a Nazaraene.{/i} (Matt. 2:17,23)
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Matt. 1:22• 22{i}Now all this came to pass that that might be fulfilled which was spoken by [the] Lord, through the prophet, saying,{/i} (Matt. 1:22)
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Matt. 4:14‑15• 14{i}that that might be fulfilled which was spoken through Esaias the prophet, saying,{/i}
 15{i}Land of Zabulon and land of Nepthalim, way of [the] sea beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations:{/i} (Matt. 4:14‑15)
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Matt. 8:17• 17{i}so that that should be fulfilled which was spoken through Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities and bore our diseases.{/i} (Matt. 8:17)
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Matt. 12:16‑18• 16{i}and charged them strictly that they should not make him publicly known:{/i}
 17{i}that that might be fulfilled which was spoken through Esaias the prophet, saying,{/i}
 18{i}Behold my servant, whom I have chosen, my beloved, in whom my soul has found its delight. I will put my Spirit upon him, and he shall show forth judgment to the nations.{/i} (Matt. 12:16‑18)
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Matt. 21:4• 4{i}But all this came to pass, that that might be fulfilled which was spoken through the prophet, saying,{/i} (Matt. 21:4)
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Matt. 26:54,56• 54{i}How then should the scriptures be fulfilled that thus it must be?{/i}
 56{i}But all this is come to pass that the scriptures of the prophets may be fulfilled. Then all the disciples left him and fled.{/i} (Matt. 26:54,56)
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Matt. 27:35• 35{i}And having crucified him, they parted his clothes amongst [themselves], casting lots.{/i} (Matt. 27:35)
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Luke 24:44• 44And he said unto them, These [are] the words which I spake unto you, while being yet with you, that all that must be fulfilled that is written in the law of Moses and prophets and psalms concerning me. (Luke 24:44)
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John 19:28,36• 28After this Jesus, knowing that all things were now finished, that the scripture might be accomplished, saith, I thirst.
 36For these things came to pass that the scripture might be fulfilled, Not a bone of him shall be crushed; (John 19:28,36)
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Acts 1:16• 16Brethren, it was needful that the Scripture should be fulfilled which the Holy Spirit spake before by the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became guide to those that took Jesus. (Acts 1:16)
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Ex. 4:22•  (Ex. 4:22)
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Num. 24:8•  (Num. 24:8)
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Hos. 11:1•  (Hos. 11:1)
• in all their troubles or deliverances, Christ must enter into all. There is no kind of temptation (save, of course, of inward evil) that He has* not known; nor of blessing on God's behalf that He has not proved. Christ goes through the history of His people; and on that principle it is that such scriptures as these are applied to Him. Christ Himself is carried into the very place that had been the furnace of Israel. There it is that He finds His refuge from the false king of Judea. What a picture! (“Remarks on Matthew 2” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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And he was there until the death of Herod, that that might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lordc through the prophet, sayingl, Out of Egypt have I called my son.

JND Translation Notes

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c
See Note, ch. 1.20.
l
Hos. 11.1.

W. Kelly Translation

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And he was there until the death of Herod, that that might be fulfilled which was spoken by [the] Lord through the prophet, saying, Out of Egypt have I called my son.

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.)