Matthew 2:5 kjva — And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judea: for thus it is written by the prophet,

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judea: for thus it is written by the prophet,"

— Matthew 2:5, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Matthew 2 — Context

2

Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.

3

When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.

4

And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born.

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And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judea: for thus it is written by the prophet,

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And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel.

7

Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared.

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And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also.

Matthew 2:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 2:5 say?
Matthew 2:5 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judea: for thus it is written by the prophet,”
Where is Matthew 2:5 in the Bible?
Matthew 2:5 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 2, verse 5.
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 2:5.
What translation should I read Matthew 2:5 in?
Matthew 2:5 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 2:5?
Matthew 2:5 reads (KJVA): “And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judea: for thus it is written by the prophet,” 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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