Matthew 2 · Verse 19

Matthew 2:19

But when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the Lord appeareth in a dream to Joseph in Egypt,
Matthew 2:19, King James Version

Matthew 2:19 in other translations

BSBAfter Herod died, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt.
WEBBut when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt, saying,
ASVBut when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the Lord appeareth in a dream to Joseph in Egypt, saying,
YLTAnd Herod having died, lo, a messenger of the Lord in a dream doth appear to Joseph in Egypt,
DARBYBut Herod having died, behold, an angel of the Lord appears in a dream to Joseph in Egypt, saying,
BBEBut when Herod was dead, an angel of the Lord came in a dream to Joseph in Egypt,
WebsterBut when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the Lord appeareth in a dream to Joseph in Egypt,

What does Matthew 2:19 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
19. But when Herod was dead--Miserable Herod! Thou thoughtest thyself safe from a dreaded Rival; but it was He only that was safe from thee; and thou hast not long enjoyed even this fancied security. See on Mt 2:15. behold, an angel of the Lord appeareth in a dream to Joseph in Egypt--Our translators, somewhat capriciously, render the same expression "the angel of the Lord," Mt 1:20; 2:13; and "an angel of the Lord," as here. As the same angel appears to have been employed on all these high occasions--and most likely he to whom in Luke is given the name of "Gabriel," Lu 1:19, 26--perhaps it should in every instance except the first, be rendered "the angel."

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Barnes' Notes
Verse 19. Herod was dead. Mt 2:15. Herod left three sons, and the kingdom was at his death divided between them. To Archelaus was given Judea, Idumea, and Samaria; to Philip, Batanea, Trachonitis, etc.; to Antipas, Galllea and Perea. Each of these was also called Herod, and these are the individuals who are so frequently referred to in the New Testament during the ministry of the Saviour and the labours of the apostles. The following table will show at a glance the chief connexions of this family, as far as they are mentioned in the sacred history.
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----------- --------------- ----------- ---------------
|Herod The| Mariamne his | |Herod The| |Mariamne his |
| Great | | second wife | | Great | -|-| third wife |
----------- |-------------- ----------- | ---------------
| |
----------------- ---------------- |
| Aristobolus | ----|Herodias, after| |
----------------- |wards wife of | |
| | |Herod Antipas |------------------
--------------- ------------- |Herod Philip |
|Herod Agrippa| |Aristobolus | |Mark 6:17 |
|Ac 12:1 | |son of above| |-----------------
-------|------- -------|------ |
--------------- ------------ ------------
|Agrippa | | Herod | |Salome |
|Ac 25:13 26:2 | | Mr 6:22 | |Mr 6:22 |
--------------- ------------ ------------

----------------- --------------- ------------- ---------------
|Herod The Great | |Malthace 4th | | Herod The |___|Cleopatra 5th|
| | |Wife | | Great | | |Wife |
---------------------------------- ------------- | ---------------
----------------- |-------------- |
|Archelaus | | Philip | -------------| ________________
|Mt 2:22 | | Lu 3:1 | |Herod Antipas|__|Herodias |
----------------- -------------- |Mt 14:1 | |before married|
--------------- |to her uncle |
|Philip |
----------------

Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Matthew 2:19-23
Egypt may serve to sojourn in, or take shelter in, for awhile, but not to abide in. Christ was sent to the lost sheep of the house of Israel, to them he must return. Did we but look upon the world as our Egypt, the place of our bondage and banishment, and heaven only as our Canaan, our home, our rest, we should as readily arise and depart thither, when we are called for, as Joseph did out of Egypt. The family must settle in Galilee. Nazareth was a place held in bad esteem, and Christ was crucified with this accusation, Jesus the Nazarene. Wherever Providence allots the bounds of our habitation, we must expect to share the reproach of Christ; yet we may glory in being called by his name, sure that if we suffer with him, we shall also be glorified with him.

Matthew Henry, 1706 · public domain

Matthew 2:19 in the original Greek

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

ΤελευτήσαντοςTeleutēsantosWhen was dyingG5053
δὲdenowG1161
τοῦtou<the>G3588
ἩρῴδουHērōdouHerodG2264
ἰδοὺidoubeholdG2400
ἄγγελοςangelosan angelG32
κυρίουkuriouof [the] LordG2962
φαίνεταιphainetaiappearsG5316
κατ᾽kat᾽inG2596
ὄναρonara dreamG3677
τῷtō<the>G3588
ἸωσὴφIōsēphto JosephG2501
ἐνeninG1722
ΑἰγύπτῳAiguptōEgyptG125

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Matthew 2:19

  • Matthew 1:20

    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.

  • Daniel 8:25

    And through his policy also he shall cause craft to prosper in his hand; and he shall magnify himself in his heart, and by peace shall destroy many: he shall also stand up against the Prince of princes; but he shall be broken without hand.

  • Jeremiah 30:10

    Therefore fear thou not, O my servant Jacob, saith the Lord; neither be dismayed, O Israel: for, lo, I will save thee from afar, and thy seed from the land of their captivity; and Jacob shall return, and shall be in rest, and be quiet, and none shall make him afraid.

  • Isaiah 51:12

    I, even I, am he that comforteth you: who art thou, that thou shouldest be afraid of a man that shall die, and of the son of man which shall be made as grass;

  • Psalms 139:7

    Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence?

  • Ezekiel 11:16

    Therefore say, Thus saith the Lord God; Although I have cast them far off among the heathen, and although I have scattered them among the countries, yet will I be to them as a little sanctuary in the countries where they shall come.

  • Daniel 11:45

    And he shall plant the tabernacles of his palace between the seas in the glorious holy mountain; yet he shall come to his end, and none shall help him.

  • Matthew 2:22

    But when he heard that Archelaus did reign in Judea in the room of his father Herod, he was afraid to go thither: notwithstanding, being warned of God in a dream, he turned aside into the parts of Galilee:

  • Psalms 76:10

    Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee: the remainder of wrath shalt thou restrain.

  • Matthew 2:12-13

    And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way. 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.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Herod.
Ps 76:10; Isa 51:12; Da 8:25; 11:45
an.
13; 1:20; Ps 139:7; Jer 30:10; Eze 11:16

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Context

  • Matthew 2:18

    In 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.

  • Matthew 2:19

    But when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the Lord appeareth in a dream to Joseph in Egypt,

  • 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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Matthew 2:19 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909
Mas muerto Herodes, he aquí el ángel del Señor aparece en sueños á José en Egipto,
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885
Or, Hérode étant mort, voici, un ange du ✶Seigneur apparaît en songe à Joseph en Égypte,
German
Elberfelder 1871
Als aber Herodes gestorben war, siehe, da erscheint ein Engel des Herrn dem Joseph im Traum in Ägypten
Latin
Clementine Vulgate
Defuncto autem Herode, ecce angelus Domini apparuit in somnis Joseph in Ægypto,