Matthew 2:7
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 2
“Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared.”Matthew 2:7
What Does Matthew 2:7 Mean?
Matthew 2:7 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 2, verse 7 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 13 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (13)
These passages are connected to Matthew 2:7 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Exodus 1:10“Come on, let us deal wisely with them; lest they multiply, and it come to pass, that, when there falleth out any war, they join also unto our enemies, and fight against us, and so get them up out of the land.”1 Samuel 18:21“And Saul said, I will give him her, that she may be a snare to him, and that the hand of the Philistines may be against him. Wherefore Saul said to David, Thou shalt this day be my son in law in the one of the twain.”Psalms 55:21“The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart: his words were softer than oil, yet were they drawn swords.”Psalms 64:4“That they may shoot in secret at the perfect: suddenly do they shoot at him, and fear not.”Psalms 83:3“They have taken crafty counsel against thy people, and consulted against thy hidden ones.”Isaiah 7:5“Because Syria, Ephraim, and the son of Remaliah, have taken evil counsel against thee, saying,”Psalms 10:9“He lieth in wait secretly as a lion in his den: he lieth in wait to catch the poor: he doth catch the poor, when he draweth him into his net.”Ecclesiastes 10:13“The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness: and the end of his talk is mischievous madness.”Ezekiel 38:10“Thus saith the Lord GOD; It shall also come to pass, that at the same time shall things come into thy mind, and thou shalt think an evil thought:”Revelation 12:1“And there appeared a great wonder in heaven; a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and upon her head a crown of twelve stars:”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 26:3“Then assembled together the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders of the people, unto the palace of the high priest, who was called Caiaphas,”Revelation 12:15“And the serpent cast out of his mouth water as a flood after the woman, that he might cause her to be carried away of the flood.”
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