Matthew 2:15
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 2
“And was there until the death of Herod: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Out of Egypt have I called my son.”Matthew 2:15
What Does Matthew 2:15 Mean?
Matthew 2:15 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 2, verse 15 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 2:15 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Hosea 11:1“When Israel was a child, then I loved him, and called my son out of Egypt.”Exodus 4:22“And thou shalt say unto Pharaoh, Thus saith the LORD, Israel is my son, even my firstborn:”Numbers 24:8“God brought him forth out of Egypt; he hath as it were the strength of an unicorn: he shall eat up the nations his enemies, and shall break their bones, and pierce them through with his arrows.”Luke 24:44“And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me.”Matthew 1:22“Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying,”Matthew 4:14“That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying,”Matthew 2:17“Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying,”Matthew 2:19“But when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the Lord appeareth in a dream to Joseph in Egypt,”Matthew 2:23“And he came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets, He shall be called a Nazarene.”Matthew 8:17“That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses.”Matthew 12:16“And charged them that they should not make him known:”Matthew 21:4“All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying,”Matthew 26:54“But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be?”Acts 12:1“Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the church.”Matthew 26:56“But all this was done, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook him, and fled.”John 19:28“After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst.”John 19:36“For these things were done, that the scripture should be fulfilled, A bone of him shall not be broken.”Acts 12:23“And immediately the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God the glory: and he was eaten of worms, and gave up the ghost.”Matthew 27:35“And they crucified him, and parted his garments, casting lots: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, They parted my garments among them, and upon my vesture did they cast lots.”Acts 1:16“Men and brethren, this scripture must needs have been fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake before concerning Judas, which was guide to them that took Jesus.”
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