Matthew 2:17 cpdv — Then what was spoken through the prophet Jeremiah was fulfilled, saying:

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Then what was spoken through the prophet Jeremiah was fulfilled, saying: "

— Matthew 2:17, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Matthew 2 — Context

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And getting up, he took the boy and his mother by night, and withdrew into Egypt.

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And he remained there, until the death of Herod, in order to fulfill what was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying: “Out of Egypt, I called my son.”

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Then Herod, seeing that he had been fooled by the Magi, was very angry. And so he sent to kill all the boys who were in Bethlehem, and in all its borders, from two years of age and under, according to the time that he had learned by questioning the Magi.

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Then what was spoken through the prophet Jeremiah was fulfilled, saying:

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“A voice has been heard in Ramah, great weeping and wailing: Rachel crying for her sons. And she was not willing to be consoled, because they were no more.”

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Then, when Herod had passed away, behold, an Angel of the Lord appeared in sleep to Joseph in Egypt,

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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.”

Matthew 2:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 2:17 say?
Matthew 2:17 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Then what was spoken through the prophet Jeremiah was fulfilled, saying: ”
Where is Matthew 2:17 in the Bible?
Matthew 2:17 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 2, verse 17.
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 2:17.
What translation should I read Matthew 2:17 in?
Matthew 2:17 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 2:17?
Matthew 2:17 reads (CPDV): “Then what was spoken through the prophet Jeremiah was fulfilled, saying: ” 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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