Matthew 2:2
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 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.”Matthew 2:2
What Does Matthew 2:2 Mean?
Matthew 2:2 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 2, verse 2 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 2:2 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Numbers 24:17“I shall see him, but not now: I shall behold him, but not nigh: there shall come a Star out of Jacob, and a Sceptre shall rise out of Israel, and shall smite the corners of Moab, and destroy all the children of Sheth.”Jeremiah 23:5“Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth.”Revelation 22:16“I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.”Matthew 2:11“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.”Psalms 21:1“The king shall joy in thy strength, O LORD; and in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice!”Isaiah 9:6“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.”Zechariah 9:9“Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass.”Isaiah 60:3“And the Gentiles shall come to thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy rising.”John 1:49“Nathanael answered and saith unto him, Rabbi, thou art the Son of God; thou art the King of Israel.”John 12:21“The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus.”John 18:37“Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice.”Matthew 2:9“When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was.”Mark 15:2“And Pilate asked him, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answering said unto him, Thou sayest it.”Hebrews 1:6“And again, when he bringeth in the firstbegotten into the world, he saith, And let all the angels of God worship him.”Matthew 2:10“When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.”Genesis 1:14“And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days, and years:”Isaiah 32:1“Behold, a king shall reign in righteousness, and princes shall rule in judgment.”Jeremiah 30:21“And their nobles shall be of themselves, and their governor shall proceed from the midst of them; and I will cause him to draw near, and he shall approach unto me: for who is this that engaged his heart to approach unto me? saith the LORD.”Psalms 2:6“Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.”Matthew 21:5“Tell ye the daughter of Sion, Behold, thy King cometh unto thee, meek, and sitting upon an ass, and a colt the foal of an ass.”
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