Matthew 2:11
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 2
“And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.”Matthew 2:11
What Does Matthew 2:11 Mean?
Matthew 2:11 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 2, verse 11 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Incarnation.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Matthew 2:11 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Deuteronomy 16:16“Three times in a year shall all thy males appear before the LORD thy God in the place which he shall choose; in the feast of unleavened bread, and in the feast of weeks, and in the feast of tabernacles: and they shall not appear before the LORD empty:”Isaiah 60:6“The multitude of camels shall cover thee, the dromedaries of Midian and Ephah; all they from Sheba shall come: they shall bring gold and incense; and they shall shew forth the praises of the LORD.”Psalms 72:10“The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall bring presents: the kings of Sheba and Seba shall offer gifts.”Luke 2:16“And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.”Matthew 2:2“Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.”Psalms 95:6“O come, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the LORD our maker.”Numbers 7:14“One spoon of ten shekels of gold, full of incense:”1 Kings 10:2“And she came to Jerusalem with a very great train, with camels that bare spices, and very much gold, and precious stones: and when she was come to Solomon, she communed with him of all that was in her heart.”Psalms 72:15“And he shall live, and to him shall be given of the gold of Sheba: prayer also shall be made for him continually; and daily shall he be praised.”Acts 10:25“And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped him.”John 5:22“For the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son:”Revelation 5:8“And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of odours, which are the prayers of saints.”Matthew 14:33“Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God.”2 Chronicles 17:5“Therefore the LORD stablished the kingdom in his hand; and all Judah brought to Jehoshaphat presents; and he had riches and honour in abundance.”Luke 2:26“And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.”Luke 2:38“And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.”Revelation 19:10“And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said unto me, See thou do it not: I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.”Revelation 22:8“And I John saw these things, and heard them. And when I had heard and seen, I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel which shewed me these things.”Genesis 43:11“And their father Israel said unto them, If it must be so now, do this; take of the best fruits in the land in your vessels, and carry down the man a present, a little balm, and a little honey, spices, and myrrh, nuts, and almonds:”Exodus 30:23“Take thou also unto thee principal spices, of pure myrrh five hundred shekels, and of sweet cinnamon half so much, even two hundred and fifty shekels, and of sweet calamus two hundred and fifty shekels,”
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