Matthew 2:5 — Bible Verse (KJV)

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

Matthew 2:5 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Matthew 2:5 in 6 Bible Translations

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Matthew 2:5 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“They said to him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for this is written through the prophet,”

Matthew 2:5 — World English Bible

Matthew 2:5 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judæa: for thus it is written through the prophet, ”

Matthew 2:5 — American Standard Version

Matthew 2:5 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“And they said to him, `In Beth-Lehem of Judea, for thus it hath been written through the prophet,”

Matthew 2:5 — Young's Literal Translation

Matthew 2:5 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“And they said to him, In Bethlehem of Judaea; for thus it is written through the prophet: ”

Matthew 2:5 — Darby Translation

Matthew 2:5 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“And they saide vnto him, At Beth-leem in Iudea: for so it is written by the Prophet,”

Matthew 2:5 — Geneva Bible

Matthew 2:5 in Context — Matthew 2

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.

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

6 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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What Does Matthew 2:5 Mean?

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