Matthew 2:19 web — But when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt, saying,

World English Bible

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

— Matthew 2:19, World English Bible

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Matthew 2 — Context

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Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked by the wise men, was exceedingly angry, and sent out, and killed all the male children who were in Bethlehem and in all the surrounding countryside, from two years old and under, according to the exact time which he had learned from the wise men.

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Then that which was spoken by Jeremiah the prophet was fulfilled, saying,

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"A voice was heard in Ramah, lamentation, weeping and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children; she wouldn't be comforted, because they are no more."

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

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"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."

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He arose and took the young child and his mother, and came into the land of Israel.

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But when he heard that Archelaus was reigning over Judea in the place of his father, Herod, he was afraid to go there. Being warned in a dream, he withdrew into the region of Galilee,

Matthew 2:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 2:19 say?
Matthew 2:19 in the World English Bible reads: “But when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt, saying,”
Where is Matthew 2:19 in the Bible?
Matthew 2:19 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 2, verse 19.
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 2:19.
What translation should I read Matthew 2:19 in?
Matthew 2:19 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 2:19?
Matthew 2:19 reads (WEB): “But when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt, 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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