Matthew 2:10 facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Matthew 2:10 |
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The Magi and the star, Gentile da Fabriano - 1423
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| Book | Gospel of Matthew |
| Christian Bible part | New Testament |
Matthew 2:10 is the tenth verse of the second chapter of the Gospel of Matthew in the New Testament. The magi, dispatched by King Herod, have been shown the location of the infant Jesus by the Star of Bethlehem. In this verse they react to this.
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In the King James Version of the Bible the text reads:
- When they saw the star,
- they rejoiced with
- exceeding great joy.
The World English Bible translates the passage as:
- When they saw the star,
- they rejoiced with
- exceedingly great joy.
The Novum Testamentum Graece text is:
- ἰδόντες δὲ τὸν ἀστέρα
- ἐχάρησαν χαρὰν μεγάλην σφόδρα.
For a collection of other versions see BibleHub Matthew 2:10.
Resources
- Albright, W.F. and C.S. Mann. "Matthew." The Anchor Bible Series. New York: Doubleday & Company, 1971.
- Brown, Raymond E. The Birth of the Messiah: A Commentary on the Infancy Narratives in Matthew and Luke. London: G. Chapman, 1977.
| Preceded by Matthew 2:9 |
Gospel of Matthew Chapter 2 |
Succeeded by Matthew 2:11 |
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