Matthew 2:17 net — Then what was spoken by Jeremiah the prophet was fulfilled:

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"Then what was spoken by Jeremiah the prophet was fulfilled:"

— Matthew 2:17, NET Bible

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Matthew 2 — Context

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Then he got up, took the child and his mother during the night, and went to Egypt.

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He stayed there until Herod died. In this way what was spoken by the Lord through the prophet was fulfilled:“I called my Son out of Egypt.”

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When Herod saw that he had been tricked by the wise men, he became enraged. He sent men to kill all the children in Bethlehem and throughout the surrounding region from the age of two and under, according to the time he had learned from the wise men.

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Then what was spoken by Jeremiah the prophet was fulfilled:

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“A voice was heard in Ramah, weeping and loud wailing, Rachel weeping for her children, and she did not want to be comforted, because they were gone.”

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The Return to Nazareth After Herod had died, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt

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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.”

Matthew 2:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 2:17 say?
Matthew 2:17 in the NET Bible reads: “Then what was spoken by Jeremiah the prophet was fulfilled:”
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 (NET): “Then what was spoken by Jeremiah the prophet was fulfilled:” 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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