Matthew 2 king james version wise men from the east, the flight into egypt, massacre of the innocents, the home in nazareth. Gospel of matthew 2 commentary new testament matthew. The wise mens solicitous enquiry after christ, matthew 2. The idea that they were astrologers derived, in part, from the fact that the magi saw christs star compare matthew 2. The east is ton anatolon, the common greek expression for. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold and. They packed gifts for the new king and set off to find him. Although matthew mentions three types of gifts they presented to the son of god, there may have been two, three, or more of them. The star went ahead of them, leading them on their way. Matthew 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. By that time, mary and joseph were no longer in the place where the shepherds had found them luke 2. They inform him of the prophecy relative to bethlehem, 5,6.
The bible nowhere states how many magi visited the infant jesus. Verse by verse commentary on gospel of matthew duncan heaster. Matthew 2 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available. Because most of the travellers had now gone, they were able to move into the house see matthew 2. Matthew 2 now after jesus was born in bethlehem of judea in the days of herod the king, magi from the east arrived in jerusalem, saying. The previous verse ends with jesus being named by his father. After seeing the star of bethlehem, the magi traveled to jerusalem to look for the messiah.
The greek word magoi, correctly translated as magi, matt. Jun 28, 20 study of the book of matthew by pastor paul leboutillier of calvary chapel ontario, oregon. Then herod summoned the wise men secretly and ascertained from them what time the star had appeared. In this chapter, we have the history of our saviours infancy, where we find how early he began to suffer, and that in him the word of righteousness was fulfilled, before he himself began to fulfil all righteousness. May 02, 2017 and we are invited to identify with the magi and confronted with the question as to whether we will respond with worship and allegiance as the magi did or with hostility and opposition like herod, fearing the loss of our own kingdom. The word epiphany means an appearance or manifestation, particularly of a divine beingor an illuminating discovery, especially one that comes unexpectedly epiphany marks the first manifestation of jesus to the gentiles. The book of matthew has always occupied a position of high esteem in the faith and life of the. Wise men and the christmas star of bethlehem matthew 2. Study the bible online using commentary on matthew 2 and more. Matthew 2 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, like many of ironsides writings, are a standard that has stood the test of time. Commentary on the book of gospel of matthew by matthew.
An exposition of the gospel of matthew previous page next page. The magi visit the messiah 1 after jesus was born in bethlehem in judea, during the time of king herod, magi from the east came to jerusalem 2 and asked, where is the one who has been born king of the jews. The wise men reach jerusalem the sanhedrim, on herods demand, pronounce bethlehem to be messiahs predicted birthplace mat 2. The magi in matthew 2 are depicted as persons who do as they are instructed, who seek no honor for themselves, and who gladly humble themselves, kneeling even before a woman and a child.
The wise men magi had learned of the birth of the promised king by divine revelation, or else had worked out the great time prophecy of daniel 9, so that they felt. Matthew chapter 2 matthew henry complete commentary on. We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him. When jesus was born in bethlehem there came to do him homage wise men from the east. The magi visit the messiah 1 after jesus was born in bethlehem in judea, during the time of king herod, magi from the east came to jerusalem 2 and asked, where. Before we move on to the third chapter of matthews gospel there is. Matthews gospel is very jewish, but he introduces these gentile worshipers at the beginning. This verse deals with the arrival of the magi at the court of herod the great in jerusalem. We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him. Some congregations choose to use the epiphany readings on the second sunday after. Matthew 2 the magi and the attempt on jesus life by herod.
In the previous verse the magi had informed king herod that they had seen portents showing the birth of the king of the jews. Matthew 2 the magi and the attempt on jesus life by. Then herod, when he had privily called the wise men, inquired of them diligently what. Or will we respond with apathy, as the jewish leaders did carson, matthew, ebc, rev. The gospel according to matthew commentary by david brown chapter 2 mat 2. It describes the events after the birth of jesus, the visit of the magi and the attempt by king herod to kill the infant messiah, joseph and his familys flight into egypt, and their later return to live in israel, settling in nazareth.
Matthew 2 niv bible after jesus was born in bethlehem in. On the other side are herod, the religious clergy, and the people of jerusalem. Matthew 2 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Thus, the attribution of worship to jesus here and elsewhere in. Worship the magi represent the first of many characters to worship jesus in matthew 2. In a land to the east, wise men saw a new large bright star in the night sky. Due to technical difficulties the first half of this video contains photographic still images. Matthew says, that they were slain from two years old and under, according to the time which he had inquired at the magi. Matthew 2 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Chapter 2 matthew chapter 1 matthew chapter 1 the genealogy of jesus thebookofthegenerationofjesuschrist,thesonofdavid, thesonofabraham. Thus, there is another example of prophecy having an immediate and a remote fulfillment matthew 2. Ifthe book referstothebookofthe gospel of matthew, the idea could be that this is a gospel. Herod, at the extreme, seeks to kill the baby jesus.
Matthews gospel free bible commentary in easy english. Dec 26, 2012 posted in bible studies, the gospel of matthew, uncategorized tagged birth of jesus, herod the great, herod the great magi, infant jesus worshiped, jesus message, magi, magi follow star, magi worship jesus, mary mother of jesus, matthew 2, matthew 2 commentary, star leading to jesus, the book, three gifts of the magi, three magi, three wisemen. Matthew 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. World wide study bible matthew 2 christian classics. This is the first commentary from the series im actually using and it is great. In the king james version of the bible the text reads. Commentary on the book of gospel of matthew by matthew henry. That herod is dismayed by the magis announcement is not surprising 2. Chalcidius,77 in his commentaries on plato, has mentioned a tradition concerning this star. Posted in bible studies, the gospel of matthew, uncategorized tagged birth of jesus, herod the great, herod the great magi, infant jesus worshiped, jesus message, magi, magi follow star, magi worship jesus, mary mother of jesus, matthew 2, matthew 2 commentary, star leading to jesus, the book, three gifts of the magi, three magi, three wisemen. In this gospel, the latter word refers to a type of devotion shown only to god matt 4. Many sources from this period report the skill of magi in divination, but matthew s audience would probably recall first the magi of their greek translation of the old testament. Matthew 2, new international version niv the bible app.
Their devout attendance on him, when they found out where he was, matthew 2. What this all means will depend on understanding who the magi. Micah had firmly foretold the birth of the messiah in the judean bethlehem micah. Matthew also draws upon the old testament story of balaam, who had prophesied that a star shall advance from jacob nm 24. It was a sign to them that a new king had been born. The wise men, going to bethlehem, are desired by herod to bring him word when they have found the child, pretending that he. The word epiphany means an appearance or manifestation, particularly of a divine beingor an illuminating discovery, especially one that comes unexpectedly. The magi came from the east because they had seen a star in the east. Proponents of astrology have long appealed to matthew 2. The wise men reach jerusalemthe sanhedrim, on herods demand, pronounce bethlehem to be messiahs predicted birthplace mat 2. The word rendered wise men is more correctly magi, a term which designates an order of priests and philosophers which belonged originally to persia and media, and who were extensively distributed over the region of the euphrates. The first magi myth that we should question is the tradition of we three kings. Epiphany marks the first manifestation of jesus to the gentiles.
Now when jesus was born in bethlehem of judeaso called to distinguish it from another bethlehem in the tribe of zebulun. Herod antipas is the main herod in the gospel accounts he was the one who had john the. In this gospel, the latter word refers to a type of devotion shown only to god matt. The barbarous murder of the infants of bethlehem, matthew 2. And we are invited to identify with the magi and confronted with the question as to whether we will respond with worship and allegiance as the magi did or with hostility and opposition like herod, fearing the loss of our own kingdom. I remember when i was a little boy i wondered who those guys were. Wise men come from the east to worship christ, 1,2. The wise men reach jerusalemthe sanhedrim, on herods demand, pronounce. Herod, hearing of the birth of our lord, is greatly troubled, 3. Matthew challenges prejudice that favors political power. On the one side, there are the magi, who came from afar and at great sacrifice to find and to worship the king of the jews. Joseph has no spiritual significance, and very little place at all, in the gospel history. The wise men brought the best news that ever was told, and yet it troubled people.
Then herod called the magi secretly and found out from them the exact time the star had appeared. Matthew 2 is the second chapter of the gospel of matthew in the new testament. Adam clarkes bible commentary matthew 2 matthew 1 matthew 3. David guzik commentary on matthew 2, which gives an account of the wise. Matthew 2 the magi visit the messiah after bible gateway. 12 wise men from the east come to jerusalem to inquire. Matthew 2 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. Matthew 2 wise men from the east, escape to egypt and back again. In matthew s narrative, kings are contrasted with servants 20. Matthew 2 commentary ironsides notes on selected books. He requested that they carefully search for the newborn king and, upon finding him, report back to him, as he, too, wanted to prostrate himself before him. Matthew describes that visit in matt 2, describing them as magi. Now after jesus was born in bethlehem of judea in the days of herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to jerusalem.
Sep 05, 2019 matthew 2 king james version wise men from the east, the flight into egypt, massacre of the innocents, the home in nazareth. Christs flight into egypt, to avoid the cruelty of herod, matthew 2. The gospel of matthew table of contents introduction to matthew 4 the genealogy of jesus christ 1. They knew the appearance of this star meant that the messiah, the king of the jews, had been born. Daniels enemies, whom daniels narratives portray in a negative light as selfish, incompetent and brutal pagans dan 2. The magi must have undoubtedly had either an ancient revelation from the prophecies of balaam, daniel, etc. The wise men in matthew 2 are the chief priests and the scribes who function.
It signals that god loves gentiles as well as jewsthat gods plan of salvation includes gentiles too. Another central character in this narrative is herod 2. The story of their journey to bethlehem is found in the gospel of matthew, where we learn that they came from the east matthew 2. Matthew 2 the magi visit the messiah 1 after jesus was born in bethlehem in judea, during the time of king herod, magi a from the east came to jerusalem 2 and asked, where is the one who has been born king of the jews. Here matthew applies the words as a prophecy of the grief and tears arising upon the slaughter of the innocents at the birth of christ. Their devout attendance on him, when they found out where he was. Exalting jesus in matthew christcentered exposition commentary book 2 david platt. Uphams book, the wise men 1869, there are two greek expressions for east used in matthew 2. Those described in the book of daniel as wise men, astrologers and magicians, belonged to this order. Matthew 2 new international version niv the magi visit the messiah. Study of the book of matthew by pastor paul leboutillier of calvary chapel ontario, oregon. Some go farther, and conclude that christ was about that age at the time when the magi came. The wise men naturally come to jerusalem, the royal capital of israel. Matthew 2 commentary james burton coffman commentaries.
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