Matthew 2:12

And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Matthew 2:12

BSB
And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they withdrew to their country by another route.
AKJV
And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way.
CPDV
And having received a response in sleep that they should not return to Herod, they went back by another way to their own region.
ERV
And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way.
NHEB
Being warned in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they went back to their own country another way.
SMT
And having received intimation of the divine will in a dream not to turn back to Herod, by another way they went back to their own country.

Commentary for Matthew 2:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Matthew 2:12
Summary
Heavenly warning redirects travelers homeward
Event
Magi warned in dream
Estimated Time Period
c. 6 BC
Category
Vision