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Matthew 2

Matt. 2:6 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
thou
su (Greek #4771)
thou
KJV usage: thou. See also 4571, 4671, 4675; and for the plural 5209, 5210, 5213, 5216.
Pronounce: soo
Origin: the person pronoun of the second person singular
Bethlehem
Bethleem (Greek #965)
Bethleem (i.e. Beth-lechem), a place in Palestine
KJV usage: Bethlehem.
Pronounce: bayth-leh-em'
Origin: of Hebrew origin (01036)
, in the land
ge (Greek #1093)
soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application)
KJV usage: country, earth(-ly), ground, land, world.
Pronounce: ghay
Origin: contracted from a primary word
of Juda
Iouda (Greek #2448)
Judah (i.e. Jehudah or Juttah), a part of (or place in) Palestine
KJV usage: Judah.
Pronounce: ee-oo-dah'
Origin: of Hebrew origin (03063 or perhaps 03194)
, art
ei (Greek #1488)
thou art
KJV usage: art, be.
Pronounce: i
Origin: second person singular present of 1510
not
oudamos (Greek #3760)
by no means
KJV usage: not.
Pronounce: oo-dam-oce'
Origin: adverb from (the feminine) of 3762
the least
elachistos (Greek #1646)
used as equivalent to 3398; least (in size, amount, dignity, etc.)
KJV usage: least, very little (small), smallest.
Pronounce: el-akh'-is-tos
Origin: superlative of ἔλαχυς (short)
among
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
the princes
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
hegemon (Greek #2232)
a leader, i.e. chief person (or figuratively, place) of a province
KJV usage: governor, prince, ruler.
Pronounce: hayg-em-ohn'
Origin: from 2233
of Juda
Iouda (Greek #2448)
Judah (i.e. Jehudah or Juttah), a part of (or place in) Palestine
KJV usage: Judah.
Pronounce: ee-oo-dah'
Origin: of Hebrew origin (03063 or perhaps 03194)
: for
gar (Greek #1063)
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
KJV usage: and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
Pronounce: gar
Origin: a primary particle
out 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
thee
sou (Greek #4675)
of thee, thy
KJV usage: X home, thee, thine (own), thou, thy.
Pronounce: soo
Origin: genitive case of 4771
shall come
exerchomai (Greek #1831)
to issue (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: come (forth, out), depart (out of), escape, get out, go (abroad, away, forth, out, thence), proceed (forth), spread abroad.
Pronounce: ex-er'-khom-ahee
Origin: from 1537 and 2064
a Governor
hegeomai (Greek #2233)
to lead, i.e. command (with official authority); figuratively, to deem, i.e. consider
KJV usage: account, (be) chief, count, esteem, governor, judge, have the rule over, suppose, think.
Pronounce: hayg-eh'-om-ahee
Origin: middle voice of a (presumed) strengthened form of 71
, that
hostis (Greek #3748)
which some, i.e. any that; also (definite) which same
KJV usage: X and (they), (such) as, (they) that, in that they, what(-soever), whereas ye, (they) which, who(-soever). Compare 3754.
Pronounce: hos'-tis
Origin: ἥτις (hay'-tis), and the neuter ὅτι (hot'-ee) from 3739 and 5100
shall βrule
poimaino (Greek #4165)
to tend as a shepherd of (figuratively, superviser)
KJV usage: feed (cattle), rule.
Pronounce: poy-mah'-ee-no
Origin: from 4166
z my
mou (Greek #3450)
of me
KJV usage: I, me, mine (own), my.
Pronounce: moo
Origin: the simpler form of 1700
people
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
laos (Greek #2992)
a people (in general; thus differing from 1218, which denotes one's own populace)
KJV usage: people.
Pronounce: lah-os'
Origin: apparently a primary word
Israel
Israel (Greek #2474)
Israel (i.e. Jisrael), the adopted name of Jacob, including his descendants (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: Israel.
Pronounce: is-rah-ale'
Origin: of Hebrew origin (03478)
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Rev. 2:27• 27and he shall rule them with an iron rod,(as the vessels of a potter are broken to shivers: as I also received of my Father. (Rev. 2:27)
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or, feed,
Isa. 40:11•  (Isa. 40:11)
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More on:

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Beth-lehem, Bethlehem,
Governor,
Israel,
Juda,
Magi,
Prince; Princess

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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thou.
Matt. 2:1• 1{i}Now Jesus having been born in Bethlehem of Judea, in the days of Herod the king, behold magi from the east arrived at Jerusalem, saying,{/i} (Matt. 2:1)
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Mic. 5:2•  (Mic. 5:2)
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John 7:42• 42Did not the scripture say that the Christ cometh of the seed of David, and from Bethlehem, the village where David was? (John 7:42)
a Governor.
Matt. 28:18• 18{i}And Jesus coming up spoke to them, saying, All power has been given me in heaven and upon earth.{/i} (Matt. 28:18)
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Gen. 49:10•  (Gen. 49:10)
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Num. 24:19•  (Num. 24:19)
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1 Chron. 5:2•  (1 Chron. 5:2)
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Psa. 2:1‑6•  (Psa. 2:1‑6)
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Isa. 9:6‑7•  (Isa. 9:6‑7)
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Eph. 1:22• 22and put all things under his feet, and gave him as head over all things to the assembly, (Eph. 1:22)
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Col. 1:18• 18And he is the head of the body, the assembly; who is [the] beginning, firstborn from among the dead, that he might be in all things pre-eminent: (Col. 1:18)
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Rev. 2:27• 27and he shall rule them with an iron rod,(as the vessels of a potter are broken to shivers: as I also received of my Father. (Rev. 2:27)
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Rev. 11:15• 15And the seventh angel sounded; and there were loud voices in the heaven, saying, The kingdom of the world hath become our Lord's and his Christ's, and he shall reign unto the ages of the ages. (Rev. 11:15)
rule.
or, feed.
Psa. 78:71‑72•  (Psa. 78:71‑72)
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Isa. 40:11•  (Isa. 40:11)
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Jer. 23:4‑6•  (Jer. 23:4‑6)
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Ezek. 34:23‑25•  (Ezek. 34:23‑25)
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Ezek. 37:24‑26•  (Ezek. 37:24‑26)
• If there was a queen who came from the distant parts of the earth to see king Solomon and to hear his wisdom who was the type of Christ, so was it now. (“Remarks on Matthew 2” by W. Kelly)
• Thus God brought to pass the accomplishment of the prophecy of Micah through the decree of Caesar Augustus. Nothing was farther from the Roman's thought than the result which his decree was to subserve — the birth of the Messiah in the very place where prophecy demanded it. It appears that the census was not carried out then, but begun, and then stopped for some time. For it is said in Luke 2: 2, "And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria," which was several years after. (“Remarks on Matthew 2” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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And *thou* Bethlehem, land of Juda, art in no wise the least among the governors of Juda; for out of thee shall go forth a leader whog shall shepherd my people Israel.

JND Translation Notes

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Hostis, "who is such as." see ch. 7.24.

W. Kelly Translation

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And thou Bethlehema, land of Juda, art in no wise the least among the governors of Juda; for out of thee shall go forth a leader who shall shepherd my people Israel.

WK Translation Notes

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Omit "in the" before "land."

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.)