Matthew 2:7

Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared.

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Other Translations for Matthew 2:7

BSB

Then Herod called the Magi secretly and learned from them the exact time the star had appeared.

AKJV

Then Herod, when he had privately called the wise men, inquired of them diligently what time the star appeared.

CPDV

Then Herod, quietly calling the Magi, diligently learned from them the time when the star appeared to them.

ERV

Then Herod privily called the wise men, and learned of them carefully what time the star appeared.

NHEB

Then Herod secretly called the Magi, and learned from them exactly what time the star appeared.

SMT

Then Herod having secretly called for the magi, searched thoroughly from them the time of the star appearing.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 2:7

ThenG5119Adverb HerodG2264Noun MasculinewhenhehadprivilyG2977Adverb calledG2564VerbthewisemenG3097Noun Masculine enquiredG198Verb ofG3844Preposition themG846 diligentlyG198VerbwhattimeG5550Noun MasculinethestarG792Noun Masculine appearedG5316Verb

Commentary for Matthew 2:7

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Matthew 2:7

Summary

Herod secretly questions magi about timing

Place

Jerusalem

Event

Herod interrogates wise men

Estimated Time Period

c. 6 BC