Matthew 2:5

And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea: for thus it is written by the prophet,

King James Version
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Other Translations for Matthew 2:5

BSB
"In Bethlehem in Judea," they replied, "for this is what the prophet has written:
AKJV
And they said to him, In Bethlehem of Judaea: for thus it is written by the prophet,
CPDV
And they said to him: "In Bethlehem of Judea. For so it has been written by the prophet:
ERV
And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea: for thus it is written by the prophet,
NHEB
And they said to him, "In Bethlehem of Judea, for thus it is written through the prophet,
SMT
And they said to him, In Bethlehem of Judea: for thus has it been written by the prophet:

Commentary for Matthew 2:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Matthew 2:5
Summary
Scholars cite prophetic writings about location
Place
Jerusalem
Event
Religious leaders provide answer
Estimated Time Period
c. 6 BC
Category
Prophecy