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Matthew 2:13 When the Magi had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. "Get up!" he said. "Take the Child and His mother and flee to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the Child to kill Him."

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Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the child to kill him.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/matthew/2.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />After the wise men were gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. &#8220;Get up! Flee to Egypt with the child and his mother,&#8221; the angel said. &#8220;Stay there until I tell you to return, because Herod is going to search for the child to kill him.&#8221;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/matthew/2.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Now when they had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, &#8220;Rise, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt, and remain there until I tell you, for Herod is about to search for the child, to destroy him.&#8221;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/matthew/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />When the Magi had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. &#8220;Get up!&#8221; he said. &#8220;Take the Child and His mother and flee to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the Child to kill Him.&#8221;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And of them having withdrawn, behold, an angel of <i>the</i> Lord appears to Joseph in a dream saying, "Having arisen, take the Child and His mother, and flee into Egypt, and remain there until I should tell you, for Herod is about to seek the Child to destroy Him."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/matthew/2.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/matthew/2.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Now when they had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, &#8220;Arise, take the young Child and His mother, flee to Egypt, and stay there until I bring you word; for Herod will seek the young Child to destroy Him.&#8221;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/matthew/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now when they had gone, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, &#8220;Get up! Take the Child and His mother and flee to Egypt, and stay there until I tell you; for Herod is going to search for the Child to kill Him.&#8221;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/matthew/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Now when they had gone, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, &#8220Get up! Take the Child and His mother and flee to Egypt, and remain there until I tell you; for Herod is going to search for the Child to destroy Him.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/matthew/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Now when they had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, &#8220;Arise and take the Child and His mother, and flee to Egypt, and remain there until I tell you; for Herod is going to search for the Child to destroy Him.&#8221;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/matthew/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now when they had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, &#8220;Get up! Take the Child and His mother and flee to Egypt, and remain there until I tell you; for Herod is going to search for the Child to destroy Him.&#8221;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/matthew/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Now when they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, &#8220;Get up! Take the Child and His mother and flee to Egypt, and remain there until I tell you; for Herod intends to search for the Child in order to destroy Him.&#8221;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/matthew/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />After they were gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, &#8220;Get up! Take the child and his mother, flee to Egypt, and stay there until I tell you. For Herod is about to search for the child to kill him.&#8221;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/matthew/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />After they were gone, an angel of the Lord suddenly appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, &#8220Get up! Take the child and His mother, flee to Egypt, and stay there until I tell you. For Herod is about to search for the child to destroy Him.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/matthew/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Now when they were departed, behold, an 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 tell thee: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/matthew/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />After the wise men had gone, an angel from the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, "Get up! Hurry and take the child and his mother to Egypt! Stay there until I tell you to return, because Herod is looking for the child and wants to kill him." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/matthew/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Now when they were departed, behold, an 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 tell thee: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/matthew/2.htm">GOD'S WORD&reg; Translation</a></span><br />After they had left, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. The angel said to him, "Get up, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, because Herod intends to search for the child and kill him."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/matthew/2.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />After they had left, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph and said, "Herod will be looking for the child in order to kill him. So get up, take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt, and stay there until I tell you to leave." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/matthew/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />After they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. "Get up, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt," he said. "Stay there until I tell you, because Herod intends to search for the child and kill him." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/matthew/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />When the Magi had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. ?Get up!? he said. ?Take the Child and His mother and flee to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the Child to kill Him.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/matthew/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />After they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, "Get up, take the child and his mother and flee to Egypt, and stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to look for the child to kill him."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/matthew/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Now when they had departed, look, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, "Arise and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and stay there until I tell you, for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/matthew/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And when they had 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />When they were gone, and angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, "Rise: take the babe and His mother and escape to Egypt, and remain there till I bring you word. For Herod is about to make search for the child in order to destroy Him."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/matthew/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Now when they had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, &#8220;Arise and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and stay there until I tell you, for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him.&#8221; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/matthew/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And on their having withdrawn, behold, a messenger of the LORD appears in a dream to Joseph, saying, &#8220;Having risen, take the Child and His mother, and flee to Egypt, and be there until I may speak to you, for Herod is about to seek the Child to destroy Him.&#8221;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And of them having withdrawn, behold, an angel of <i>the</i> Lord appears to Joseph in a dream saying, "Having arisen, take the Child and His mother, and flee into Egypt, and remain there until I should tell you, for Herod is about to seek the Child to destroy Him."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/matthew/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And on their having withdrawn, lo, a messenger of the Lord doth appear in a dream to Joseph, saying, 'Having risen, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt, and be thou there till I may speak to thee, for Herod is about to seek the child to destroy him.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/matthew/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And they, having gone back, lo, the messenger of the Lord appears in a dream to Joseph, saying, Having risen, take to thyself the young child and his mother and flee into Egypt, and be there till I speak to thee; for Herod is about to seek the young child to destroy him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/matthew/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And after they were departed, behold an angel of the Lord appeared in sleep to Joseph, saying: Arise, and take the child and his mother, and fly into Egypt: and be there until I shall tell thee. For it will come to pass that Herod will seek the child to destroy him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/matthew/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And after they had gone away, behold, an Angel of the Lord appeared in sleep to Joseph, saying: &#8220;Rise up, and take the boy and his mother, and flee into Egypt. And remain there until I tell you. For it will happen that Herod will seek the boy to destroy him.&#8221;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/matthew/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />When they had departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, &#8220;Rise, take the child and his mother, flee to Egypt, and stay there until I tell you. Herod is going to search for the child to destroy him.&#8221;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/matthew/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Now after they had left, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, &#8220;Get up, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt, and remain there until I tell you; for Herod is about to search for the child, to destroy him.&#8221;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/matthew/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />When they had gone, the angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, and said to him, Arise, take the infant boy and his mother, and escape to Egypt, and stay there until I tell you, for Herod is ready to demand the child so as to destroy him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/2.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And as they went, The Angel of THE LORD JEHOVAH appeared in a dream to Yoseph, and said to him, &#8220;Arise, take The Boy and his mother, and flee to Egypt and stay there, until I speak to you, for Herodus is going to seek The Boy to destroy him.&#8221;<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/matthew/2.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />When they had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying: Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be there till I bring you word; for Herod is about to seek for the young child, to destroy him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/matthew/2.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And they having gone away, behold, the angel of the Lord appears in a dream to Joseph, saying; Having arisen, take the young child and His mother, and fly into Egypt; and be thou there until I may speak to thee; for Herod is about to seek the young child in order to destroy Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/matthew/2.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Now when they were gone, behold an angel of the Lord appeared unto Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the infant and his mother by night, and flee into Egypt, and stay there, till I speak to thee, for Herod will search for the infant to destroy it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/matthew/2.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />When they were gone, an angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, take the infant and his mother, flee into Egypt, and don't stir thence till I order you, for Herod will endeavour to have the child destroy'd. Joseph therefore arose,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />When they were gone, and angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, "Rise: take the babe and His mother and escape to Egypt, and remain there till I bring you word. For Herod is about to make search for the child in order to destroy Him."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/matthew/2.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And, they having departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appears to Joseph in a dream, saying, "Having risen, take the Child and His mother, and flee into Egypt, and be there till I speak to you; for Herod is about to seek the Child to destroy Him."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/matthew/2.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And when they were departed, behold an angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Rise and take the child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and continue there, untill I tell thee <i>to return:</i> for Herod will seek the child to destroy Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/matthew/2-13.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=340" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/matthew/2.htm">The Flight to Egypt</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12</span>And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they withdrew to their country by another route. <span class="reftext">13</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">When</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: aut&#333;n (PPro-GM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">the Magi</a> <a href="/greek/402.htm" title="402: Anach&#333;r&#275;sant&#333;n (V-APA-GMP) -- From ana and choreo; to retire.">had gone,</a> <a href="/greek/2400.htm" title="2400: idou (V-AMA-2S) -- See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo!"></a> <a href="/greek/32.htm" title="32: angelos (N-NMS) -- From aggello; a messenger; especially an angel; by implication, a pastor.">an angel</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: kyriou (N-GMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">of the Lord</a> <a href="/greek/5316.htm" title="5316: phainetai (V-PIM/P-3S) -- Prolongation for the base of phos; to lighten, i.e. Show.">appeared</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: t&#333; (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2501.htm" title="2501: I&#333;s&#275;ph (N-DMS) -- Joseph, a proper name. Of Hebrew origin; Joseph, the name of seven Israelites.">to Joseph</a> <a href="/greek/2596.htm" title="2596: kat&#8217; (Prep) -- A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).">in</a> <a href="/greek/3677.htm" title="3677: onar (N-ANS) -- A dream. Of uncertain derivation; a dream.">a dream.</a> <a href="/greek/1453.htm" title="1453: Egertheis (V-APP-NMS) -- (a) I wake, arouse, (b) I raise up. Probably akin to the base of agora; to waken, i.e. Rouse.">&#8220;Get up!&#8221;</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: leg&#333;n (V-PPA-NMS) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">he said.</a> <a href="/greek/3880.htm" title="3880: paralabe (V-AMA-2S) -- From para and lambano; to receive near, i.e. Associate with oneself; by analogy, to assume an office; figuratively, to learn.">&#8220;Take</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3813.htm" title="3813: paidion (N-ANS) -- Neuter diminutive of pais; a childling, i.e., an infant, or a half-grown boy or girl; figuratively, an immature Christian.">Child</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: t&#275;n (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">His</a> <a href="/greek/3384.htm" title="3384: m&#275;tera (N-AFS) -- A mother. Apparently a primary word; a mother.">mother</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/5343.htm" title="5343: pheuge (V-PMA-2S) -- To flee, escape, shun. Apparently a primary verb; to run away; by implication, to shun; by analogy, to vanish.">flee</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">to</a> <a href="/greek/125.htm" title="125: Aigypton (N-AFS) -- Egypt. Of uncertain derivation.">Egypt.</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: isthi (V-PMA-2S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">Stay</a> <a href="/greek/1563.htm" title="1563: ekei (Adv) -- (a) there, yonder, in that place, (b) thither, there. Of uncertain affinity; there; by extension, thither.">there</a> <a href="/greek/2193.htm" title="2193: he&#333;s (Conj) -- A conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until.">until</a> <a href="/greek/302.htm" title="302: an (Prtcl) -- A primary particle, denoting a supposition, wish, possibility or uncertainty."></a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eip&#333; (V-ASA-1S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">I tell</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: soi (PPro-D2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you,</a> <a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">for</a> <a href="/greek/2264.htm" title="2264: H&#275;r&#333;d&#275;s (N-NMS) -- Compound of heros and eidos; heroic; Herod, the name of four Jewish kings.">Herod</a> <a href="/greek/3195.htm" title="3195: mellei (V-PIA-3S) -- A strengthened form of melo; to intend, i.e. Be about to be, do, or suffer something.">is going</a> <a href="/greek/2212.htm" title="2212: z&#275;tein (V-PNA) -- To seek, search for, desire, require, demand. Of uncertain affinity; to seek; specially, to worship, or to plot.">to search for</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3813.htm" title="3813: paidion (N-ANS) -- Neuter diminutive of pais; a childling, i.e., an infant, or a half-grown boy or girl; figuratively, an immature Christian.">Child</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/622.htm" title="622: apolesai (V-ANA) -- From apo and the base of olethros; to destroy fully, literally or figuratively.">to kill</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auto (PPro-AN3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Him.&#8221;</a> </span> <span class="reftext">14</span>So he got up, took the Child and His mother by night, and withdrew to Egypt,&#8230;<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> &middot; <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/11-1.htm">Hosea 11:1</a></span><br />When Israel was a child, I loved him, and out of Egypt I called My son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/1-22.htm">Exodus 1:22</a></span><br />Then Pharaoh commanded all his people: &#8220;Every son born to the Hebrews you must throw into the Nile, but every daughter you may allow to live.&#8221;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/2-15.htm">Exodus 2:15</a></span><br />When Pharaoh heard about this matter, he sought to kill Moses. But Moses fled from Pharaoh and settled in the land of Midian, where he sat down beside a well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/19-3.htm">1 Kings 19:3</a></span><br />And Elijah was afraid and ran for his life. When he came to Beersheba in Judah, he left his servant there,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/46-3.htm">Genesis 46:3-4</a></span><br />&#8220;I am God,&#8221; He said, &#8220;the God of your father. Do not be afraid to go down to Egypt, for I will make you into a great nation there. / I will go down with you to Egypt, and I will surely bring you back. And Joseph&#8217;s own hands will close your eyes.&#8221;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/31-15.htm">Jeremiah 31:15</a></span><br />This is what the LORD says: &#8220;A voice is heard in Ramah, mourning and great weeping, Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted, because they are no more.&#8221;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/12-4.htm">Revelation 12:4-6</a></span><br />His tail swept a third of the stars from the sky, hurling them to the earth. And the dragon stood before the woman who was about to give birth, ready to devour her child as soon as she gave birth. / And she gave birth to a son, a male child, who will rule all the nations with an iron scepter. And her child was caught up to God and to His throne. / And the woman fled into the wilderness, where God had prepared a place for her to be nourished for 1,260 days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-29.htm">Acts 7:29</a></span><br />At this remark, Moses fled to the land of Midian, where he lived as a foreigner and had two sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/28-15.htm">Genesis 28:15</a></span><br />Look, I am with you, and I will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. For I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.&#8221;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/91-11.htm">Psalm 91:11</a></span><br />For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/49-6.htm">Isaiah 49:6</a></span><br />He says: &#8220;It is not enough for You to be My Servant, to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the protected ones of Israel. I will also make You a light for the nations, to bring My salvation to the ends of the earth.&#8221;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/2-39.htm">Luke 2:39</a></span><br />When Jesus&#8217; parents had done everything required by the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-9.htm">Acts 7:9-10</a></span><br />Because the patriarchs were jealous of Joseph, they sold him as a slave into Egypt. But God was with him / and rescued him from all his troubles. He granted Joseph favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt, who appointed him ruler over Egypt and all his household.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/37-5.htm">Genesis 37:5</a></span><br />Then Joseph had a dream, and when he told it to his brothers, they hated him even more.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/50-20.htm">Genesis 50:20</a></span><br />As for you, what you intended against me for evil, God intended for good, in order to accomplish a day like this&#8212;to preserve the lives of many people.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appears to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be you there until I bring you word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him.</p><p class="hdg">the angel.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/2-19.htm">Matthew 2:19</a></b></br> But when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the Lord appeareth in a dream to Joseph in Egypt,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/1-20.htm">Matthew 1:20</a></b></br> 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.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/5-19.htm">Acts 5:19</a></b></br> But the angel of the Lord by night opened the prison doors, and brought them forth, and said,</p><p class="hdg">Arise.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/10-23.htm">Matthew 10:23</a></b></br> But when they persecute you in this city, flee ye into another: for verily I say unto you, Ye shall not have gone over the cities of Israel, till the Son of man be come.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/revelation/12-6.htm">Revelation 12:6,14</a></b></br> And the woman fled into the wilderness, where she hath a place prepared of God, that they should feed her there a thousand two hundred <i>and</i> threescore days&#8230; </p><p class="hdg">until.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/2-19.htm">Matthew 2:19,20</a></b></br> But when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the Lord appeareth in a dream to Joseph in Egypt, &#8230; </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/3-13.htm">Joshua 3:13,17</a></b></br> And it shall come to pass, as soon as the soles of the feet of the priests that bear the ark of the LORD, the Lord of all the earth, shall rest in the waters of Jordan, <i>that</i> the waters of Jordan shall be cut off <i>from</i> the waters that come down from above; and they shall stand upon an heap&#8230; </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/4-10.htm">Joshua 4:10,18</a></b></br> For the priests which bare the ark stood in the midst of Jordan, until every thing was finished that the LORD commanded Joshua to speak unto the people, according to all that Moses commanded Joshua: and the people hasted and passed over&#8230; </p><p class="hdg">for.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/2-16.htm">Matthew 2:16</a></b></br> Then 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 inquired of the wise men.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/1-22.htm">Exodus 1:22</a></b></br> And Pharaoh charged all his people, saying, Every son that is born ye shall cast into the river, and every daughter ye shall save alive.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/2-2.htm">Exodus 2:2,3</a></b></br> And the woman conceived, and bare a son: and when she saw him that he <i>was a</i> goodly <i>child</i>, she hid him three months&#8230; </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/1-24.htm">Angel</a> <a href="/matthew/2-7.htm">Appeared</a> <a href="/malachi/3-2.htm">Appeareth</a> <a href="/malachi/4-2.htm">Arise</a> <a href="/matthew/2-11.htm">Babe</a> <a href="/matthew/2-11.htm">Child</a> <a href="/matthew/2-12.htm">Departed</a> <a href="/malachi/3-11.htm">Destroy</a> <a href="/matthew/2-12.htm">Dream</a> <a href="/zechariah/14-19.htm">Egypt</a> <a href="/malachi/3-15.htm">Escape</a> <a href="/zechariah/14-5.htm">Flee</a> <a href="/matthew/2-12.htm">Herod</a> <a href="/matthew/1-24.htm">Joseph</a> <a href="/matthew/2-11.htm">Mother</a> <a href="/malachi/2-4.htm">Order</a> <a href="/malachi/4-2.htm">Rise</a> <a href="/matthew/2-8.htm">Search</a> <a href="/malachi/3-1.htm">Seek</a> <a href="/matthew/2-8.htm">Word</a> <a href="/matthew/2-11.htm">Young</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/2-19.htm">Angel</a> <a href="/matthew/2-19.htm">Appeared</a> <a href="/matthew/2-19.htm">Appeareth</a> <a href="/matthew/2-20.htm">Arise</a> <a href="/matthew/2-14.htm">Babe</a> <a href="/matthew/2-14.htm">Child</a> <a href="/matthew/2-14.htm">Departed</a> <a href="/matthew/5-17.htm">Destroy</a> <a href="/matthew/2-19.htm">Dream</a> <a href="/matthew/2-14.htm">Egypt</a> <a href="/matthew/9-17.htm">Escape</a> <a href="/matthew/3-7.htm">Flee</a> <a href="/matthew/2-15.htm">Herod</a> <a href="/matthew/2-14.htm">Joseph</a> <a href="/matthew/2-14.htm">Mother</a> <a href="/matthew/2-23.htm">Order</a> <a href="/matthew/2-20.htm">Rise</a> <a href="/matthew/6-32.htm">Search</a> <a href="/matthew/6-32.htm">Seek</a> <a href="/matthew/2-15.htm">Word</a> <a href="/matthew/2-14.htm">Young</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 2</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/2-1.htm">The wise men from the east enquire after Jesus;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/2-3.htm">at which Herod is alarmed.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/2-9.htm">They are directed by a star to Bethlehem, worship him, and offer their presents.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/2-13.htm">Joseph flees into Egypt with Jesus and his mother.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/2-16.htm">Herod slays the children;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/2-20.htm">himself dies.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/2-23.htm">Jesus is brought back again into Galilee to Nazareth.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Their visit fulfills the prophecy of Gentiles coming to the light of Israel (<a href="/isaiah/60-3.htm">Isaiah 60:3</a>). The Magi's departure signifies a transition from revelation to action, as their visit indirectly triggers Herod's wrath.<p><b>an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream</b><br>Angelic appearances in dreams are a recurring theme in the nativity narrative, emphasizing divine guidance and intervention. Joseph's dreams parallel those of the Old Testament Joseph, who also received divine messages through dreams (<a href="/genesis/37-5.htm">Genesis 37:5-11</a>). This method of communication underscores the importance of obedience to God's will.<p><b>&#8220;Get up!&#8221; he said</b><br>The urgency in the angel's command reflects the imminent danger posed by Herod. The imperative "Get up!" indicates immediate action is required, highlighting the seriousness of the situation and the need for prompt obedience.<p><b>&#8220;Take the Child and His mother and flee to Egypt</b><br>Egypt serves as a place of refuge, historically a land of asylum for those fleeing danger (<a href="/1_kings/11-40.htm">1 Kings 11:40</a>). This journey echoes the story of the Israelites' sojourn in Egypt, drawing a parallel between Jesus and Moses, both of whom were preserved from a tyrannical ruler. Egypt's proximity and large Jewish population made it a logical refuge.<p><b>Stay there until I tell you</b><br>This instruction emphasizes reliance on divine timing and guidance. Joseph is to remain in Egypt until further notice, demonstrating trust in God's plan and timing. This period of waiting reflects the broader biblical theme of patience and faith in God's promises.<p><b>for Herod is going to search for the Child to kill Him</b><br>Herod's intent to kill Jesus highlights the threat posed by earthly powers to the divine plan. Herod's actions fulfill the prophecy of opposition to the Messiah (<a href="/psalms/2.htm">Psalm 2:1-2</a>). This foreshadows the ongoing conflict between the kingdom of God and worldly authorities, a theme that continues throughout Jesus' ministry.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/joseph.htm">Joseph</a></b><br>The earthly father of Jesus, known for his righteousness and obedience to God's commands. He is a central figure in the protection and upbringing of Jesus.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/angel_of_the_lord.htm">Angel of the Lord</a></b><br>A divine messenger who communicates God's will to Joseph, guiding him to protect Jesus from Herod's threat.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus (the Child)</a></b><br>The central figure of the New Testament, whose life and mission are protected by divine intervention.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/m/mary.htm">Mary (His mother)</a></b><br>The mother of Jesus, who accompanies Joseph and Jesus in their flight to Egypt.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/h/herod.htm">Herod</a></b><br>The king who feels threatened by the birth of Jesus and seeks to kill Him, representing the worldly opposition to God's plan.<br><br>6. <b><a href="/topical/e/egypt.htm">Egypt</a></b><br>The place of refuge for Joseph, Mary, and Jesus, symbolizing God's provision and protection in times of danger.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_divine_guidance.htm">Obedience to Divine Guidance</a></b><br>Joseph's immediate response to the angel's command demonstrates the importance of obeying God's guidance without hesitation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_protection.htm">God's Sovereignty and Protection</a></b><br>The passage illustrates God's sovereign control over events and His ability to protect His purposes and people.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_uncertain_times.htm">Faith in Uncertain Times</a></b><br>Joseph and Mary's journey to Egypt required faith in God's provision and timing, teaching us to trust God in our own uncertain circumstances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare.htm">Spiritual Warfare</a></b><br>Herod's attempt to kill Jesus reflects the spiritual battle against God's redemptive plan, reminding believers to be vigilant in prayer and discernment.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_provision_in_exile.htm">God's Provision in Exile</a></b><br>Egypt, a place of historical bondage, becomes a place of refuge, showing that God can provide safety and sustenance even in unexpected places.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 2</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_of_jews_fleeing_to_egypt_then.htm">In Matthew 2:13&#8211;15, is there any historical or archeological evidence supporting a Jewish refugee community fleeing to Egypt at that time? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/was_jesus_ever_considered_a_refugee.htm">Was Jesus ever considered a refugee?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_matthew_and_luke_differ_on_jesus'_birth.htm">Why do Matthew and Luke give different accounts of Jesus' birth (e.g., one has shepherds, the other has wise men)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/advice_for_single_christian_dads.htm">What advice helps single Christian fathers succeed?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(13) <span class= "bld">The angel.</span>--Better, <span class= "ital">an angel.</span> The interval of time between the departure of the Magi and Joseph's dream is not specified. Probably it was very short. As with the Magi, the dream may have come as an echo of his waking thoughts, an answer to the perplexities with which their visit and the other wonders of the time had filled his spirit.<p><span class= "bld">Flee into Egypt.</span>--The nearness of Egypt had always made it a natural asylum for refugees from Palestine. So Jeroboam had found shelter there (<a href="/1_kings/11-40.htm" title="Solomon sought therefore to kill Jeroboam. And Jeroboam arose, and fled into Egypt, to Shishak king of Egypt, and was in Egypt until the death of Solomon.">1Kings 11:40</a>), and at a later date, Johanan the son of Kareah and his companions had fled thither from the face of Nebuchadnezzar (<a href="/jeremiah/43-7.htm" title="So they came into the land of Egypt: for they obeyed not the voice of the LORD: thus came they even to Tahpanhes.">Jeremiah 43:7</a>). The number of Jews who were settled in Alexandria and other cities of Egypt had probably made the step still more common during the tyranny of Herod's later years.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 13.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And</span> (Revised Version, <span class="accented">now</span>) <span class="accented"><span class="cmt_word"></span>when they were departed</span>. The flight was not by their advice, and they were not even entrusted with the secret. <span class="cmt_word">Behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream</span> (<a href="/matthew/1-20.htm">Matthew 1:20</a>, notes). The present tense (<span class="greek">&#x3c6;&#x3b1;&#x1f77;&#x3bd;&#x3b5;&#x3c4;&#x3b1;&#x3b9;</span>) is here more vivid. <span class="cmt_word">Saying</span>, <span class="cmt_word">Arise</span> (ver. 14, note), <span class="cmt_word">and take the young Child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word</span>; Revised Version, I <span class="accented">tell thee</span> (<span class="greek">&#x1f15;&#x3c9;&#x3c2;&#x20;&#x3b1;&#x7d;&#x3bd;&#x20;&#x3b5;&#x1f34;&#x3c0;&#x3c9;&#x20;&#x3c3;&#x3bf;&#x3b9;</span>). The rendering of the Authorized Version seems to be due to a desire to express the dependence of the messenger on him who sent him. <span class="cmt_word">For Herod</span>; though he spoke so fair to the Magi. <span class="cmt_word">Will seek</span>. The full form (<span class="greek">&#x3bc;&#x1f73;&#x3bb;&#x3bb;&#x3b5;&#x3b9;</span> ... <span class="greek">&#x3b6;&#x3b7;&#x3c4;&#x3b5;&#x1fd6;&#x3bd;</span>) hints that Herod's action will be the result of no momentary emotion, but of premeditation. <span class="cmt_word">The young Child to destroy him</span>. The final motive (<span class="greek">&#x3c4;&#x3bf;&#x1fe6;&#x20;&#x1f00;&#x3c0;&#x3bf;&#x3bb;&#x1f73;&#x3c3;&#x3b1;&#x3b9;</span>) of seeking him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/matthew/2-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">When</span><br /><span class="grk">&#948;&#8050;</span> <span class="translit">(de)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; but, and, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they</span><br /><span class="grk">&#945;&#8016;&#964;&#8182;&#957;</span> <span class="translit">(aut&#333;n)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">had gone,</span><br /><span class="grk">&#7944;&#957;&#945;&#967;&#969;&#961;&#951;&#963;&#940;&#957;&#964;&#969;&#957;</span> <span class="translit">(Anach&#333;r&#275;sant&#333;n)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_402.htm">Strong's 402: </a> </span><span class="str2">From ana and choreo; to retire.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">an angel</span><br /><span class="grk">&#7940;&#947;&#947;&#949;&#955;&#959;&#962;</span> <span class="translit">(angelos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_32.htm">Strong's 32: </a> </span><span class="str2">From aggello; a messenger; especially an 'angel'; by implication, a pastor.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of [the] Lord</span><br /><span class="grk">&#954;&#965;&#961;&#943;&#959;&#965;</span> <span class="translit">(kyriou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">appeared</span><br /><span class="grk">&#966;&#945;&#943;&#957;&#949;&#964;&#945;&#953;</span> <span class="translit">(phainetai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5316.htm">Strong's 5316: </a> </span><span class="str2">Prolongation for the base of phos; to lighten, i.e. Show.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to Joseph</span><br /><span class="grk">&#7992;&#969;&#963;&#8052;&#966;</span> <span class="translit">(I&#333;s&#275;ph)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2501.htm">Strong's 2501: </a> </span><span class="str2">Joseph, a proper name. Of Hebrew origin; Joseph, the name of seven Israelites.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in</span><br /><span class="grk">&#954;&#945;&#964;&#8217;</span> <span class="translit">(kat&#8217;)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2596.htm">Strong's 2596: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a dream.</span><br /><span class="grk">&#8004;&#957;&#945;&#961;</span> <span class="translit">(onar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3677.htm">Strong's 3677: </a> </span><span class="str2">A dream. Of uncertain derivation; a dream.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">&#8220;Get up!&#8221;</span><br /><span class="grk">&#7960;&#947;&#949;&#961;&#952;&#949;&#8054;&#962;</span> <span class="translit">(Egertheis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1453.htm">Strong's 1453: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) I wake, arouse, (b) I raise up. Probably akin to the base of agora; to waken, i.e. Rouse.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he said.</span><br /><span class="grk">&#955;&#941;&#947;&#969;&#957;</span> <span class="translit">(leg&#333;n)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">&#8220;Take</span><br /><span class="grk">&#960;&#945;&#961;&#940;&#955;&#945;&#946;&#949;</span> <span class="translit">(paralabe)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3880.htm">Strong's 3880: </a> </span><span class="str2">From para and lambano; to receive near, i.e. Associate with oneself; by analogy, to assume an office; figuratively, to learn.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">&#964;&#8056;</span> <span class="translit">(to)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Child</span><br /><span class="grk">&#960;&#945;&#953;&#948;&#943;&#959;&#957;</span> <span class="translit">(paidion)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3813.htm">Strong's 3813: </a> </span><span class="str2">Neuter diminutive of pais; a childling, i.e., an infant, or a half-grown boy or girl; figuratively, an immature Christian.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">&#954;&#945;&#8054;</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">His</span><br /><span class="grk">&#945;&#8016;&#964;&#959;&#8166;</span> <span class="translit">(autou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">mother</span><br /><span class="grk">&#956;&#951;&#964;&#941;&#961;&#945;</span> <span class="translit">(m&#275;tera)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3384.htm">Strong's 3384: </a> </span><span class="str2">A mother. Apparently a primary word; a 'mother'.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">&#954;&#945;&#8054;</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">flee</span><br /><span class="grk">&#966;&#949;&#8166;&#947;&#949;</span> <span class="translit">(pheuge)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5343.htm">Strong's 5343: </a> </span><span class="str2">To flee, escape, shun. Apparently a primary verb; to run away; by implication, to shun; by analogy, to vanish.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="grk">&#949;&#7984;&#962;</span> <span class="translit">(eis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Egypt.</span><br /><span class="grk">&#913;&#7988;&#947;&#965;&#960;&#964;&#959;&#957;</span> <span class="translit">(Aigypton)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_125.htm">Strong's 125: </a> </span><span class="str2">Egypt. Of uncertain derivation.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Stay</span><br /><span class="grk">&#7988;&#963;&#952;&#953;</span> <span class="translit">(isthi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> </span><span class="str2">I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">there</span><br /><span class="grk">&#7952;&#954;&#949;&#8150;</span> <span class="translit">(ekei)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1563.htm">Strong's 1563: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) there, yonder, in that place, (b) thither, there. Of uncertain affinity; there; by extension, thither.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">until</span><br /><span class="grk">&#7957;&#969;&#962;</span> <span class="translit">(he&#333;s)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2193.htm">Strong's 2193: </a> </span><span class="str2">A conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I tell</span><br /><span class="grk">&#949;&#7988;&#960;&#969;</span> <span class="translit">(eip&#333;)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> </span><span class="str2">Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you,</span><br /><span class="grk">&#963;&#959;&#953;</span> <span class="translit">(soi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> </span><span class="str2">You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for</span><br /><span class="grk">&#947;&#8048;&#961;</span> <span class="translit">(gar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> </span><span class="str2">For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Herod</span><br /><span class="grk">&#7977;&#961;&#8180;&#948;&#951;&#962;</span> <span class="translit">(H&#275;r&#333;d&#275;s)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2264.htm">Strong's 2264: </a> </span><span class="str2">Compound of heros and eidos; heroic; Herod, the name of four Jewish kings.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is going</span><br /><span class="grk">&#956;&#941;&#955;&#955;&#949;&#953;</span> <span class="translit">(mellei)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3195.htm">Strong's 3195: </a> </span><span class="str2">A strengthened form of melo; to intend, i.e. Be about to be, do, or suffer something.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to search for</span><br /><span class="grk">&#950;&#951;&#964;&#949;&#8150;&#957;</span> <span class="translit">(z&#275;tein)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Infinitive Active<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2212.htm">Strong's 2212: </a> </span><span class="str2">To seek, search for, desire, require, demand. Of uncertain affinity; to seek; specially, to worship, or to plot.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">&#964;&#8056;</span> <span class="translit">(to)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Child</span><br /><span class="grk">&#960;&#945;&#953;&#948;&#943;&#959;&#957;</span> <span class="translit">(paidion)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3813.htm">Strong's 3813: </a> </span><span class="str2">Neuter diminutive of pais; a childling, i.e., an infant, or a half-grown boy or girl; figuratively, an immature Christian.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to kill</span><br /><span class="grk">&#7936;&#960;&#959;&#955;&#941;&#963;&#945;&#953;</span> <span class="translit">(apolesai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_622.htm">Strong's 622: </a> </span><span class="str2">From apo and the base of olethros; to destroy fully, literally or figuratively.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Him.&#8221;</span><br /><span class="grk">&#945;&#8016;&#964;&#972;</span> <span class="translit">(auto)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Neuter 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. 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