Matthew 2:20

Saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and go into the land of Israel: for they are dead which sought the young child's life.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Matthew 2:20

BSB
"Get up!" he said. "Take the Child and His mother and go to the land of Israel, for those seeking the Child's life are now dead."
AKJV
Saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and go into the land of Israel: for they are dead which sought the young child's life.
CPDV
saying: "Rise up, and take the boy and his mother, and go into the land of Israel. For those who were seeking the life of the boy have passed away."
ERV
saying, Arise and take the young child and his mother, and go into the land of Israel: for they are dead that sought the young child's life.
NHEB
"Arise and take the young child and his mother, and go into the land of Israel, for those who sought the young child's life are dead."
SMT
Having risen, take to thyself the young child and his mother, and go into the land of Israel; for they seeking the soul of the young child have died.

Commentary for Matthew 2:20

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Overview of Matthew 2:20
Summary
Instructions to return to homeland with child
Place
Egypt
Event
Command to return to Israel
Estimated Time Period
c. 6-4 BC
Category
Vision