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Matthew 2:17 KJV
Matthew · chapter 2 · verse 17 · King James Version
Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying,Matthew 2:17 · King James Version
Matthew 2:17 in context
15And 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.
16Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently enquired of the wise men.
17Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying,
18In Rama was there a voice heard, lamentation, and weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, and would not be comforted, because they are not.
19But when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the Lord appeareth in a dream to Joseph in Egypt,
Key words (Strong's)
- fulfilledplēroōto make full, to fill upG4137 →
- prophetprophētēsin Greek writings, an interpreter of oracles or of other hidden things, one who, moved by…G4396 →
- spokenrheōto pour forth, to utterG4483 →
- JeremyieremiasJeremiah = " whom Jehovah has appointed" , the son of Hilkiah of the priests that…G2408 →
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