Matthew 2:6 — Bible Verse (KJV)
“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.”
Matthew 2:6 — King James Version (KJV), 1611
Matthew 2:6 in 6 Bible Translations
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Matthew 2:6 WEB — World English Bible (2000)
“‘You Bethlehem, land of Judah, are in no way least among the princes of Judah; for out of you shall come a governor who shall shepherd my people, Israel.’””
Matthew 2:6 — World English Bible
Matthew 2:6 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)
“ And thou Bethlehem, land of Judah, Art in no wise least among the princes of Judah: For out of thee shall come forth a governor, Who shall be shepherd of my people Israel. ”
Matthew 2:6 — American Standard Version
Matthew 2:6 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)
“And thou, Beth-Lehem, the land of Judah, thou art by no means the least among the leaders of Judah, for out of thee shall come one leading, who shall feed My people Israel.'”
Matthew 2:6 — Young's Literal Translation
Matthew 2:6 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)
“And thou Bethlehem, land of Juda, art in no wise the least among the governors of Juda; for out of thee shall go forth a leader who shall shepherd my people Israel. ”
Matthew 2:6 — Darby Translation
Matthew 2:6 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)
“And thou Beth-leem in the lande of Iuda, art not the least among the Princes of Iuda: For out of thee shall come the gouernour that shall feede that my people Israel.”
Matthew 2:6 — Geneva Bible
Matthew 2:6 in Context — Matthew 2
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.
8 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.
What Does Matthew 2:6 Mean?
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