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Matthew 2:20

Matthew 2:20
Saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and go into the land of Israel: for they are dead which sought the young child's life.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Saying, arise, and take the young child and his mother,.... Joseph strictly observed and obeyed the divine command of…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

They are dead who sought ... - This either refers to Herod alone, as is not uncommon, using the plural number for the…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Matthew 2:19-23

We have here Christ's return out of Egypt into the land of Israel again. Egypt may serve to sojourn in, or take shelter…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

The Return from Egypt

20. they Plural by a euphemism, the reference being to Herod alone.

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