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for those seeking the life of the Child have died." <a href="/kjv/matthew/2.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/2.htm">New King James Version</a> saying, “Arise, take the young Child and His mother, and go to the land of Israel, for those who sought the young Child’s life are dead.” <a href="/nasb_/matthew/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “Get up, take the Child and His mother, and go to the land of Israel; for those who sought the Child’s life are dead.” <a href="/nasb/matthew/2.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Get up, take the Child and His mother, and go into the land of Israel; for those who sought the Child&#8217s life are dead.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/matthew/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Arise and take the Child and His mother, and go into the land of Israel; for those who sought the Child’s life are dead.” <a href="/lsb/matthew/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> “Get up, take the Child and His mother, and go into the land of Israel; for those who sought the Child’s life are dead.” <a href="/amp/matthew/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “Get up! Take the Child and His mother, and go to the land of Israel; for those who sought the Child’s life are dead.” <a href="/csb/matthew/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> saying, “Get up, take the child and his mother, and go to the land of Israel, because those who intended to kill the child are dead.” <a href="/hcsb/matthew/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> saying, &#8220Get up! Take the child and His mother and go to the land of Israel, because those who sought the child&#8217s life are dead.&#8221 <a href="/asv/matthew/2.htm">American Standard Version</a> Arise and take the young child and his mother, and go into the land of Israel: for they are dead that sought the young child's life. <a href="/cev/matthew/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The angel said, "Get up and take the child and his mother back to Israel. The people who wanted to kill him are now dead." <a href="/erv/matthew/2.htm">English Revised Version</a> saying, Arise and take the young child and his mother, and go into the land of Israel: for they are dead that sought the young child's life. <a href="/gwt/matthew/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The angel said to him, "Get up, take the child and his mother, and go to Israel. Those who tried to kill the child are dead." <a href="/gnt/matthew/2.htm">Good News Translation</a> and said, "Get up, take the child and his mother, and go back to the land of Israel, because those who tried to kill the child are dead." <a href="/isv/matthew/2.htm">International Standard Version</a> "Get up," he said. "Take the child and his mother, and go to the land of Israel, because those who were trying to kill the child are dead." <a href="/msb/matthew/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> ?Get up!? he said. ?Take the Child and His mother and go to the land of Israel, for those seeking the Child?s life are now dead.? <a href="/net/matthew/2.htm">NET Bible</a> saying, "Get up, take the child and his mother, and go to the land of Israel, for those who were seeking the child's life are dead." <a href="/nheb/matthew/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> "Arise and take the young child and his mother, and go into the land of Israel, for those who sought the young child's life are dead." <a href="/wbt/matthew/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and go into the land of Israel: for they are dead who sought the young child's life. <a href="/wey/matthew/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Rise from sleep, and take the child and His mother, and go into the land of Israel, for those who were seeking the child's life are dead." <a href="/web/matthew/2.htm">World English Bible</a> “Arise and take the young child and his mother, and go into the land of Israel, for those who sought the young child’s life are dead.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> saying, “Having risen, take the Child and His mother, and be going to the land of Israel, for they have died—those seeking the life of the Child.” <a href="/blb/matthew/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> saying, "Having arisen, take the Child and His mother and go into the land of Israel; for those seeking the life of the Child have died." <a href="/ylt/matthew/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> saying, 'Having risen, take the child and his mother, and be going to the land of Israel, for they have died -- those seeking the life of the child.' <a href="/slt/matthew/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Having risen, take to thyself the young child and his mother, and go into the land of Israel; for they seeking the soul of the young child have died.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Saying: Arise, and take the child and his mother, and go into the land of Israel. For they are dead that sought the life of the child. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> saying: “Rise up, and take the boy and his mother, and go into the land of Israel. For those who were seeking the life of the boy have passed away.” <a href="/nabre/matthew/2.htm">New American Bible</a> and said, “Rise, take the child and his mother and go to the land of Israel, for those who sought the child’s life are dead.” <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> “Get up, take the child and his mother, and go to the land of Israel, for those who were seeking the child’s life are dead.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And he said to him, Arise, take the boy and his mother, and go to the land of Israel, for those who were seeking the boy’s life are dead. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/2.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And he said to him, “Arise, take The Boy and his mother, and go to the land of Israel, for those who were seeking the Boy's life have died.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/2.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> saying: Arise and take the young child and his mother, and go into the land of Israel; for they are dead who sought the young child's life. <a href="/godbey/matthew/2.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Having arisen, take with you the young child and His mother, and depart into the land of Israel; for those seeking the life of the young child are dead. <a href="/haweis/matthew/2.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> saying, Arise, and take the little boy and his mother, and go into the land of Israel: for they who sought the life of the infant are dead. <a href="/mace/matthew/2.htm">Mace New Testament</a> saying, arise, take the young child and his mother, and go into the land of Israel: for they who attempted the life of the infant are dead. <a href="/wey/matthew/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Rise from sleep, and take the child and His mother, and go into the land of Israel, for those who were seeking the child's life are dead." <a href="/worrell/matthew/2.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> "Arising, take the Child and His mother, and go into the land of Israel; for those who sought the life of the Child are dead." <a href="/worsley/matthew/2.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> saying, Arise and take the child and his mother, and go into the land of Israel: for they, that sought the child's life, are dead. <a href="/parallel/matthew/2-20.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=415" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/matthew/2.htm">The Return to Nazareth</a> 19After Herod died, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt. 20<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.">“Get up!”</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legōn (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.">“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: tēn (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: mētera (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/4198.htm" title="4198: poreuou (V-PMM/P-2S) -- To travel, journey, go, die. ">go</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/1093.htm" title="1093: gēn (N-AFS) -- Contracted from a primary word; soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe.">the land</a> <a href="/greek/2474.htm" title="2474: Israēl (N-GMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Israel, the adopted name of Jacob, including his descendants.">of Israel,</a> <a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">for</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">those</a> <a href="/greek/2212.htm" title="2212: zētountes (V-PPA-NMP) -- To seek, search for, desire, require, demand. Of uncertain affinity; to seek; specially, to worship, or to plot.">seeking</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- 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/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/3813.htm" title="3813: paidiou (N-GNS) -- Neuter diminutive of pais; a childling, i.e., an infant, or a half-grown boy or girl; figuratively, an immature Christian.">Child’s</a> <a href="/greek/5590.htm" title="5590: psychēn (N-AFS) -- From psucho; breath, i.e. spirit, abstractly or concretely.">life</a> <a href="/greek/2348.htm" title="2348: tethnēkasin (V-RIA-3P) -- To die, be dying, be dead. A strengthened form of a simpler primary thano than'-o; to die.">are now dead.”</a> 21So Joseph got up, took the Child and His mother, and went to the land of Israel.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/exodus/4-19.htm">Exodus 4:19</a> Now the LORD had said to Moses in Midian, “Go back to Egypt, for all the men who sought to kill you are dead.” <a href="/matthew/1-20.htm">Matthew 1:20-21</a> But after he had pondered these things, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to embrace Mary as your wife, for the One conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. / She will give birth to a Son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins.” <a href="/matthew/2-13.htm">Matthew 2:13</a> 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.” <a href="/luke/2-10.htm">Luke 2:10-11</a> But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid! For behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people: / Today in the city of David a Savior has been born to you. He is Christ the Lord! <a href="/acts/5-19.htm">Acts 5:19-20</a> But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the doors of the jail and brought them out, saying, / “Go, stand in the temple courts and tell the people the full message of this new life.” <a href="/genesis/46-3.htm">Genesis 46:3-4</a> “I am God,” He said, “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’s own hands will close your eyes.” <a href="/hosea/11-1.htm">Hosea 11:1</a> When Israel was a child, I loved him, and out of Egypt I called My son. <a href="/revelation/1-17.htm">Revelation 1:17-18</a> When I saw Him, I fell at His feet like a dead man. But He placed His right hand on me and said, “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last, / the Living One. I was dead, and behold, now I am alive forever and ever! And I hold the keys of Death and of Hades. <a href="/isaiah/11-1.htm">Isaiah 11:1</a> Then a shoot will spring up from the stump of Jesse, and a Branch from his roots will bear fruit. <a href="/jeremiah/31-15.htm">Jeremiah 31:15-17</a> This is what the LORD says: “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.” / This is what the LORD says: “Keep your voice from weeping and your eyes from tears, for the reward for your work will come, declares the LORD. Then your children will return from the land of the enemy. / So there is hope for your future, declares the LORD, and your children will return to their own land. <a href="/numbers/14-9.htm">Numbers 14:9</a> Only do not rebel against the LORD, and do not be afraid of the people of the land, for they will be like bread for us. Their protection has been removed, and the LORD is with us. Do not be afraid of them!” <a href="/1_kings/19-3.htm">1 Kings 19:3</a> And Elijah was afraid and ran for his life. When he came to Beersheba in Judah, he left his servant there, <a href="/isaiah/7-14.htm">Isaiah 7:14</a> Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin will be with child and give birth to a son, and will call Him Immanuel. <a href="/luke/1-30.htm">Luke 1:30-31</a> So the angel told her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. / Behold, you will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus. <a href="/john/16-33.htm">John 16:33</a> I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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.arise.<a href="/matthew/2-13.htm">Matthew 2:13</a> 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.<a href="/proverbs/3-5.htm">Proverbs 3:5,6</a> Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding… for.<a href="/exodus/4-19.htm">Exodus 4:19</a> And the LORD said unto Moses in Midian, Go, return into Egypt: for all the men are dead which sought thy life.<a href="/1_kings/11-21.htm">1 Kings 11:21,40</a> And when Hadad heard in Egypt that David slept with his fathers, and that Joab the captain of the host was dead, Hadad said to Pharaoh, Let me depart, that I may go to mine own country… <a href="/1_kings/12-1.htm">1 Kings 12:1-3</a> And Rehoboam went to Shechem: for all Israel were come to Shechem to make him king… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/2-13.htm">Arise</a> <a href="/daniel/2-8.htm">Attempting</a> <a href="/matthew/2-14.htm">Child</a> <a href="/matthew/1-25.htm">Child's</a> <a href="/matthew/2-19.htm">Dead</a> <a href="/matthew/2-6.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/malachi/2-15.htm">Life</a> <a href="/matthew/2-14.htm">Mother</a> <a href="/matthew/2-13.htm">Rise</a> <a href="/matthew/2-14.htm">Risen</a> <a href="/malachi/2-15.htm">Seeking</a> <a href="/matthew/1-24.htm">Sleep</a> <a href="/malachi/2-15.htm">Sought</a> <a href="/zechariah/13-9.htm">Trying</a> <a href="/matthew/2-14.htm">Young</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/9-5.htm">Arise</a> <a href="/matthew/22-18.htm">Attempting</a> <a href="/matthew/2-21.htm">Child</a> <a href="/mark/5-40.htm">Child's</a> <a href="/matthew/8-22.htm">Dead</a> <a href="/matthew/2-21.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/matthew/6-25.htm">Life</a> <a href="/matthew/2-21.htm">Mother</a> <a href="/matthew/5-45.htm">Rise</a> <a href="/matthew/2-21.htm">Risen</a> <a href="/matthew/7-8.htm">Seeking</a> <a href="/matthew/9-24.htm">Sleep</a> <a href="/matthew/21-46.htm">Sought</a> <a href="/matthew/16-1.htm">Trying</a> <a href="/matthew/2-21.htm">Young</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 2</div>1. <a href="/matthew/2-1.htm">The wise men from the east enquire after Jesus;</a> 3. <a href="/matthew/2-3.htm">at which Herod is alarmed.</a> 9. <a href="/matthew/2-9.htm">They are directed by a star to Bethlehem, worship him, and offer their presents.</a> 13. <a href="/matthew/2-13.htm">Joseph flees into Egypt with Jesus and his mother.</a> 16. <a href="/matthew/2-16.htm">Herod slays the children;</a> 20. <a href="/matthew/2-20.htm">himself dies.</a> 23. <a href="/matthew/2-23.htm">Jesus is brought back again into Galilee to Nazareth.</a> </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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/2.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>“Get up!” he said. This command is given by an angel of the Lord to Joseph in a dream. The imperative "Get up!" signifies urgency and divine intervention. In biblical narratives, dreams often serve as a medium for God’s communication, as seen with Joseph in Genesis. The angel's appearance underscores the importance of obedience to divine instructions.“Take the Child and His mother The Child refers to Jesus, and His mother is Mary. This phrase emphasizes the protective role Joseph plays in the Holy Family. The order of mention, with the Child first, highlights Jesus' centrality. Joseph's responsibility is to safeguard the Messiah, fulfilling his role as a guardian chosen by God.and go to the land of Israel, The land of Israel is significant as the Promised Land, central to Jewish identity and God's covenant with His people. Returning to Israel signifies a fulfillment of prophecy and divine plan. This journey mirrors the Exodus, where God leads His people back to the land He promised.for those seeking the Child’s life are now dead.” This phrase refers to Herod the Great, who sought to kill Jesus, fearing the loss of his throne. Herod's death is historically placed around 4 B.C. The phrase echoes God's protection over His chosen ones, similar to how He protected Moses from Pharaoh. This also fulfills the prophecy of <a href="/hosea/11.htm">Hosea 11:1</a>, "Out of Egypt I called my son," as Jesus' return from Egypt symbolizes a new exodus and deliverance.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/a/angel_of_the_lord.htm">Angel of the Lord</a> A divine messenger who communicates God's will to Joseph in a dream, guiding him to return to Israel. 2. <a href="/topical/j/joseph.htm">Joseph</a> The earthly father of Jesus, who is obedient to God's instructions and protector of his family. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus (the Child)</a> The central figure of the New Testament, whose life is preserved by divine intervention. 4. <a href="/topical/m/mary.htm">Mary</a> The mother of Jesus, who accompanies Joseph and Jesus back to Israel. 5. <a href="/topical/l/land_of_israel.htm">Land of Israel</a> The destination to which Joseph is instructed to return, signifying a return to the promised land and fulfillment of prophecy.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/divine_guidance_and_obedience.htm">Divine Guidance and Obedience</a> Joseph's response to the angel's command highlights the importance of listening to and acting upon God's guidance in our lives. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_protection.htm">God's Sovereignty and Protection</a> The passage demonstrates God's control over circumstances and His ability to protect His plans and people, encouraging trust in His sovereignty. <a href="/topical/f/fulfillment_of_prophecy.htm">Fulfillment of Prophecy</a> The return to Israel fulfills Old Testament prophecies, reinforcing the reliability of Scripture and God's faithfulness to His promises. <a href="/topical/r/role_of_family_in_god's_plan.htm">Role of Family in God's Plan</a> Joseph and Mary’s roles emphasize the importance of family unity and support in fulfilling God's purposes.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 2</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_meaning_of_abundant_life.htm">What is the meaning of 'Out of Egypt I Called My Son'?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_hosea_11_1_apply_to_israel_and_jesus.htm">In Hosea 11:1, how can 'Out of Egypt I called my son' refer to both Israel's exodus and Jesus in Matthew 2:15 without contradiction?</a> <a href="/q/is_hosea_11_1_a_messianic_prophecy.htm">Is Hosea 11:1 a Messianic prophecy?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_wms_church_of_god.htm">What is the World Mission Society Church of God?</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>(20) They are dead.--The use of the plural is noticeable, as Herod alone had been named. Possibly, however, others may have been implicated in the scheme; or the turn of the phrase may have been suggested to the reporter of the dream by the parallel language of <a href="/exodus/4-19.htm" title="And the LORD said to Moses in Midian, Go, return into Egypt: for all the men are dead which sought your life.">Exodus 4:19</a>, in reference to Moses.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 20. - Saying, Arise, and take the young Child and his mother (so far verbally equivalent to ver. 13). And go into the land. of Israel; any part of the holy and promised land (<a href="/1_samuel/13-19.htm">1 Samuel 13:19</a>; <a href="/ezekiel/11-17.htm">Ezekiel 11:17</a>). For they are dead which sought the young Child's life. The plural is difficult, and is perhaps best explained as an adaptation of the historic parallel of <a href="/exodus/4-19.htm">Exodus 4:19</a>. <a href="/commentaries/matthew/2-20.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>“Get up!” Ἐγερθεὶς (Egertheis) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1453.htm">Strong's 1453: </a> (a) I wake, arouse, (b) I raise up. Probably akin to the base of agora; to waken, i.e. Rouse. he said. λέγων (legōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. “Take παράλαβε (paralabe) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3880.htm">Strong's 3880: </a> From para and lambano; to receive near, i.e. Associate with oneself; by analogy, to assume an office; figuratively, to learn. the τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Child παιδίον (paidion) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3813.htm">Strong's 3813: </a> Neuter diminutive of pais; a childling, i.e., an infant, or a half-grown boy or girl; figuratively, an immature Christian. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. mother μητέρα (mētera) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3384.htm">Strong's 3384: </a> A mother. Apparently a primary word; a 'mother'. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. go πορεύου (poreuou) Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4198.htm">Strong's 4198: </a> To travel, journey, go, die. to εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. [the] land γῆν (gēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1093.htm">Strong's 1093: </a> Contracted from a primary word; soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe. of Israel, Ἰσραήλ (Israēl) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2474.htm">Strong's 2474: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Israel, the adopted name of Jacob, including his descendants. for γὰρ (gar) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. those οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. seeking ζητοῦντες (zētountes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2212.htm">Strong's 2212: </a> To seek, search for, desire, require, demand. Of uncertain affinity; to seek; specially, to worship, or to plot. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Child’s παιδίου (paidiou) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3813.htm">Strong's 3813: </a> Neuter diminutive of pais; a childling, i.e., an infant, or a half-grown boy or girl; figuratively, an immature Christian. life ψυχὴν (psychēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5590.htm">Strong's 5590: </a> From psucho; breath, i.e. spirit, abstractly or concretely. are now dead.” τεθνήκασιν (tethnēkasin) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2348.htm">Strong's 2348: </a> To die, be dying, be dead. 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