Matthew 2:22
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 2
“But when he heard that Archelaus did reign in Judaea in the room of his father Herod, he was afraid to go thither: notwithstanding, being warned of God in a dream, he turned aside into the parts of Galilee:”Matthew 2:22
What Does Matthew 2:22 Mean?
Matthew 2:22 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 2, verse 22 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 19 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (19)
These passages are connected to Matthew 2:22 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Matthew 2:12“And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way.”Isaiah 48:17“Thus saith the LORD, thy Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel; I am the LORD thy God which teacheth thee to profit, which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go.”Matthew 1:20“But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.”Luke 2:39“And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.”John 7:52“They answered and said unto him, Art thou also of Galilee? Search, and look: for out of Galilee ariseth no prophet.”Isaiah 30:21“And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left.”Genesis 19:17“And it came to pass, when they had brought them forth abroad, that he said, Escape for thy life; look not behind thee, neither stay thou in all the plain; escape to the mountain, lest thou be consumed.”1 Samuel 16:2“And Samuel said, How can I go? if Saul hear it, he will kill me. And the LORD said, Take an heifer with thee, and say, I am come to sacrifice to the LORD.”Psalms 48:14“For this God is our God for ever and ever: he will be our guide even unto death.”Psalms 73:24“Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory.”Psalms 107:6“Then they cried unto the LORD in their trouble, and he delivered them out of their distresses.”Psalms 121:8“The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.”Matthew 2:13“And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him.”Matthew 2:19“But when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the Lord appeareth in a dream to Joseph in Egypt,”Matthew 3:13“Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him.”Matthew 27:19“When he was set down on the judgment seat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that just man: for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him.”John 7:41“Others said, This is the Christ. But some said, Shall Christ come out of Galilee?”Acts 9:13“Then Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much evil he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem:”Matthew 26:69“Now Peter sat without in the palace: and a damsel came unto him, saying, Thou also wast with Jesus of Galilee.”
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