TheWay BibleHome›Bible›Matthew›Matthew 2›Matthew 2:4
Matthew 2:4 KJV
Matthew · chapter 2 · verse 4
And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born.Matthew 2:4 · King James Version
Matthew 2:4 in context
2Saying, 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.
3When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.
4And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born.
5And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea: for thus it is written by the prophet,
6And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel.
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- gatheredsynagōto gather together, to gather, to draw together, collect, of fishes, of a net in which…G4863 →
- demandedpynthanomaito enquire, ask, to ascertain, by enquiryG4441 →
- priestsarchiereuschief priest, high priest, the high priests, these comprise in addition to one holding…G749 →
- scribesgrammateusa clerk, scribe, esp.a public servant, secretary, recorder, whose office and influence…G1122 →
- peoplelaosa people, people group, tribe, nation, all those who are of the same stock and language…G2992 →
- ChristchristosChrist = " anointed" , Christ was [and is], anointedG5547 →
Keep reading in TheWay Bible App
Read, study, memorize, journal, and pray — tap any word for its Greek or Hebrew definition, save verses to memorize, and keep a journal. Free on the web and iOS.
It was a mark of humiliation put upon the Lord Jesus that, though he was the Desire of all nations, yet his coming into the world was little observed and taken notice of, his birth was obscure and unregarded: herein he emptied himself, and made himself of no reputation.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 1-8