Matthew 2:12 bbe — And it was made clear to them by God in a dream that they were not to go back to Herod; so they went into their country…

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"And it was made clear to them by God in a dream that they were not to go back to Herod; so they went into their country by another way."

— Matthew 2:12, Bible in Basic English

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Matthew 2 — Context

9

And after hearing the king, they went on their way; and the star which they saw in the east went before them, till it came to rest over the place where the young child was.

10

And when they saw the star they were full of joy.

11

And they came into the house, and saw the young child with Mary, his mother; and falling down on their faces they gave him worship; and from their store they gave him offerings of gold, perfume, and spices.

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And it was made clear to them by God in a dream that they were not to go back to Herod; so they went into their country by another way.

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And when they had gone, an angel of the Lord came to Joseph in a dream, saying, Get up and take the young child and his mother, and go into Egypt, and do not go from there till I give you word; for Herod will be searching for the young child to put him to death.

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So he took the young child and his mother by night, and went into Egypt;

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And was there till the death of Herod; so that the word of the Lord through the prophet might come true, Out of Egypt have I sent for my son.

Matthew 2:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 2:12 say?
Matthew 2:12 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And it was made clear to them by God in a dream that they were not to go back to Herod; so they went into their country by another way.”
Where is Matthew 2:12 in the Bible?
Matthew 2:12 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 2, verse 12.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 2:12.
What translation should I read Matthew 2:12 in?
Matthew 2:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 2:12?
Matthew 2:12 reads (BBE): “And it was made clear to them by God in a dream that they were not to go back to Herod; so they went into their country by another way.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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