New International VersionWhen Herod realized that he had been outwitted by the Magi, he was furious, and he gave orders to kill all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity who were two years old and under, in accordance with the time he had learned from the Magi.
New Living TranslationHerod was furious when he realized that the wise men had outwitted him. He sent soldiers to kill all the boys in and around Bethlehem who were two years old and under, based on the wise men’s report of the star’s first appearance.
English Standard VersionThen Herod, when he saw that he had been tricked by the wise men, became furious, and he sent and killed all the male children in Bethlehem and in all that region who were two years old or under, according to the time that he had ascertained from the wise men.
Berean Standard BibleWhen Herod saw that he had been outwitted by the Magi, he was filled with rage. Sending orders, he put to death all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity who were two years old and under, according to the time he had learned from the Magi.
Berean Literal BibleThen Herod, having seen that he had been outwitted by the Magi, was intensely enraged. And having sent forth, he put to death all the boys in Bethlehem and in all its vicinity from two years old and under, according to the time he had ascertained from the Magi.
King James BibleThen Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently inquired of the wise men.
New King James VersionThen Herod, when he saw that he was deceived by the wise men, was exceedingly angry; and he sent forth and put to death all the male children who were in Bethlehem and in all its districts, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had determined from the wise men.
New American Standard BibleThen when Herod saw that he had been tricked by the magi, he became very enraged, and sent men and killed all the boys who were in Bethlehem and all its vicinity who were two years old or under, according to the time which he had determined from the magi.
NASB 1995Then when Herod saw that he had been tricked by the magi, he became very enraged, and sent and slew all the male children who were in Bethlehem and all its vicinity, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had determined from the magi.
NASB 1977Then when Herod saw that he had been tricked by the magi, he became very enraged, and sent and slew all the male children who were in Bethlehem and in all its environs, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had ascertained from the magi.
Legacy Standard BibleThen when Herod saw that he had been tricked by the magi, he became very enraged, and sent and slew all the male children who were in Bethlehem and all its vicinity, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had carefully determined from the magi.
Amplified BibleThen Herod, when he realized that he had been tricked by the magi, was extremely angry, and he sent [soldiers] and put to death all the male children in Bethlehem and in all that area who were two years old and under, according to the date which he had learned from the magi.
Christian Standard BibleThen Herod, when he realized that he had been outwitted by the wise men, flew into a rage. He gave orders to massacre all the boys in and around Bethlehem who were two years old and under, in keeping with the time he had learned from the wise men.
Holman Christian Standard BibleThen Herod, when he saw that he had been outwitted by the wise men, flew into a rage. He gave orders to massacre all the male children in and around Bethlehem who were two years old and under, in keeping with the time he had learned from the wise men.
American Standard VersionThen Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the Wise-men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the male children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the borders thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had exactly learned of the Wise-men.
Contemporary English VersionWhen Herod found out that the wise men from the east had tricked him, he was very angry. He gave orders for his men to kill all the boys who lived in or near Bethlehem and were two years old and younger. This was based on what he had learned from the wise men.
English Revised VersionThen Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the male children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the borders thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had carefully learned of the wise men.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationWhen Herod saw that the wise men had tricked him, he became furious. He sent soldiers to kill all the boys two years old and younger in or near Bethlehem. This matched the exact time he had learned from the wise men.
Good News TranslationWhen Herod realized that the visitors from the East had tricked him, he was furious. He gave orders to kill all the boys in Bethlehem and its neighborhood who were two years old and younger--this was done in accordance with what he had learned from the visitors about the time when the star had appeared.
International Standard VersionHerod flew into a rage when he learned that he had been tricked by the wise men, so he ordered the execution of all the male children in Bethlehem and all its neighboring regions, who were two years old and younger, according to the time that he had determined from the wise men.
NET BibleWhen 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.
New Heart English BibleThen Herod, when he saw that he was mocked by the Magi, 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 Magi.
Webster's Bible TranslationThen Herod, when he saw that he was mocked by the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all its borders, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently inquired of the wise men.
Weymouth New TestamentThen Herod, finding that the Magi had trifled with him, was furious, and sent and massacred all the boys under two years of age, in Bethlehem and all its neighbourhood, according to the date he had so carefully ascertained from the Magi. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleWhen Herod saw that he had been outwitted by the Magi, he was filled with rage. Sending orders, he put to death all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity who were two years old and under, according to the time he had learned from the Magi.
World English BibleThen 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. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThen Herod, having seen that he was deceived by the magi, was very angry, and having sent forth, he slew all the male children in Beth-Lehem, and in all its borders, from two years and under, according to the time that he inquired exactly from the magi.
Berean Literal BibleThen Herod, having seen that he had been outwitted by the Magi, was intensely enraged. And having sent forth, he put to death all the boys in Bethlehem and in all its vicinity from two years old and under, according to the time he had ascertained from the Magi.
Young's Literal Translation Then Herod, having seen that he was deceived by the mages, was very wroth, and having sent forth, he slew all the male children in Beth-Lehem, and in all its borders, from two years and under, according to the time that he inquired exactly from the mages.
Smith's Literal TranslationThen Herod, seeing he was deluded by the magi, was very angry, and having sent, destroyed all the children which in Bethlehem, and in all its bounds, from two years and under, according to the time he examined thoroughly of the magi. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThen Herod perceiving that he was deluded by the wise men, was exceeding angry; and sending killed all the men children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the borders thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently inquired of the wise men.
Catholic Public Domain VersionThen Herod, seeing that he had been fooled by the Magi, was very angry. And so he sent to kill all the boys who were in Bethlehem, and in all its borders, from two years of age and under, according to the time that he had learned by questioning the Magi.
New American BibleWhen Herod realized that he had been deceived by the magi, he became furious. He ordered the massacre of all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity two years old and under, in accordance with the time he had ascertained from the magi.
New Revised Standard VersionWhen Herod saw that he had been tricked by the wise men, he was infuriated, and he sent and killed all the children in and around Bethlehem who were two years old or under, according to the time that he had learned from the wise men. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWhen Herod saw that he was insulted by the Magi, he was greatly enraged, so he sent forth and had all the infant boys in Bethlehem and in its suburbs killed, from two years old and down, according to the time that he had enquired from the Magi.
Aramaic Bible in Plain EnglishAnd Herodus, when he saw that he was mocked by The Magi, was greatly enraged, and he sent and killed all the boys of Bethlehem and of all of its borders, from two years old and under, according to the time he had searched out from the Magi. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentThen Herod, when he saw that he was deceived by the Magi, was greatly enraged, and sent out and slew all the male children that were in Bethlehem and in all its borders, from the age of two years and under, according to the time which he had strictly inquired of the Magi.
Godbey New TestamentThen Herod, seeing that he was mocked by the wise men, became exceedingly angry; and having sent forth, he slew all the boys in Bethlehem and in all its boundaries, from two years old and under, according to the time which he inquired with the wise men.
Haweis New TestamentThen Herod, perceiving that he was treated delusively by the Magians, was greatly exasperated, and he sent and slew all the male infants, that were in Bethlehem, and in all its territories, from their entering their second year and all under it, according to the time, which he had accurately enquired from the Magians.
Mace New TestamentThen Herod perceiving he was abused by the Magi, was full of indignation, and sent a detachment who slew all the children that were in Bethlehem and its territory, being under the age of two years, according to the limited time he had learnt of the Magi.
Weymouth New TestamentThen Herod, finding that the Magi had trifled with him, was furious, and sent and massacred all the boys under two years of age, in Bethlehem and all its neighbourhood, according to the date he had so carefully ascertained from the Magi.
Worrell New TestamentThen Herod, seeing that he was deceived by the wise men, was exceedingly enraged; and, having sent forth, he slew all the male children in Bethlehem, and in all its borders, from two years old and under, according to the time which he exactly learned from the wise men.
Worsley New TestamentThen Herod, when he saw that he was baffled by the wise-men, was very much enraged; and he sent and slew all the male-children in Bethlehem, and in all its borders, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had exactly inquired of the wise-men.
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Context The Slaughter of Infants15where he stayed until the death of Herod. This fulfilled what the Lord had spoken through the prophet: “Out of Egypt I called My Son.” 16WhenHerodsawthathe had been outwittedbytheMagi,he was filled with rage.Sending orders,he put to deathalltheboysinBethlehemanditsvicinitywho weretwo years oldandunder,according tothetimehe had learnedfromtheMagi.17Then what was spoken through the prophet Jeremiah was fulfilled:…
Cross References Jeremiah 31:15This is what the LORD says: “A voice is heard in Ramah, mourning and great weeping, Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted, because they are no more.”
Exodus 1:22Then Pharaoh commanded all his people: “Every son born to the Hebrews you must throw into the Nile, but every daughter you may allow to live.”
Revelation 12:4His tail swept a third of the stars from the sky, hurling them to the earth. And the dragon stood before the woman who was about to give birth, ready to devour her child as soon as she gave birth.
Hosea 11:1When Israel was a child, I loved him, and out of Egypt I called My son.
2 Kings 8:12“Why is my lord weeping?” asked Hazael. “Because I know the evil you will do to the Israelites,” Elisha replied. “You will set fire to their fortresses, kill their young men with the sword, dash their little ones to pieces, and rip open their pregnant women.”
Genesis 35:19-20So Rachel died and was buried on the way to Ephrath (that is, Bethlehem). / Jacob set up a pillar on her grave; it marks Rachel’s tomb to this day.
Judges 11:34-35And when Jephthah returned home to Mizpah, there was his daughter coming out to meet him with tambourines and dancing! She was his only child; he had no son or daughter besides her. / As soon as Jephthah saw her, he tore his clothes and said, “No! Not my daughter! You have brought me to my knees! You have brought great misery upon me, for I have given my word to the LORD and cannot take it back.”
2 Chronicles 22:10When Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she proceeded to annihilate all the royal heirs of the house of Judah.
Psalm 137:8-9O Daughter of Babylon, doomed to destruction, blessed is he who repays you as you have done to us. / Blessed is he who seizes your infants and dashes them against the rocks.
Isaiah 13:16Their infants will be dashed to pieces before their eyes, their houses will be looted, and their wives will be ravished.
Lamentations 5:11-15Women have been ravished in Zion, virgins in the cities of Judah. / Princes have been hung up by their hands; elders receive no respect. / Young men toil at millstones; boys stagger under loads of wood. ...
Luke 2:34-35Then Simeon blessed them and said to His mother Mary: “Behold, this Child is appointed to cause the rise and fall of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against, / so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed—and a sword will pierce your soul as well.”
Acts 7:19He exploited our people and oppressed our fathers, forcing them to abandon their infants so they would die.
John 11:47-53Then the chief priests and Pharisees convened the Sanhedrin and said, “What are we to do? This man is performing many signs. / If we let Him go on like this, everyone will believe in Him, and then the Romans will come and take away both our place and our nation.” / But one of them, named Caiaphas, who was high priest that year, said to them, “You know nothing at all! ...
Mark 6:14-29Now King Herod heard about this, for Jesus’ name had become well known, and people were saying, “John the Baptist has risen from the dead! That is why miraculous powers are at work in him.” / Others were saying, “He is Elijah,” and still others, “He is a prophet, like one of the prophets of old.” / But when Herod heard this, he said, “John, whom I beheaded, has risen from the dead!” ...
Treasury of Scripture Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently inquired of the wise men. when. Genesis 39:14,17 That she called unto the men of her house, and spake unto them, saying, See, he hath brought in an Hebrew unto us to mock us; he came in unto me to lie with me, and I cried with a loud voice: … Numbers 22:29 And Balaam said unto the ass, Because thou hast mocked me: I would there were a sword in mine hand, for now would I kill thee. Numbers 24:10 And Balak's anger was kindled against Balaam, and he smote his hands together: and Balak said unto Balaam, I called thee to curse mine enemies, and, behold, thou hast altogether blessedthem these three times. was exceeding. Proverbs 27:3,4 A stoneis heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's wrathis heavier than them both… Daniel 3:13,19,20 Then Nebuchadnezzar inhis rage and fury commanded to bring Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. Then they brought these men before the king… and slew. Genesis 49:7 Cursedbe their anger, forit was fierce; and their wrath, for it was cruel: I will divide them in Jacob, and scatter them in Israel. 2 Kings 8:12 And Hazael said, Why weepeth my lord? And he answered, Because I know the evil that thou wilt do unto the children of Israel: their strong holds wilt thou set on fire, and their young men wilt thou slay with the sword, and wilt dash their children, and rip up their women with child. Proverbs 28:15,17As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear;so is a wicked ruler over the poor people… according. Matthew 2:7 Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, inquired of them diligently what time the star appeared. Jump to Previous AngryBethlehemBordersBoysChildrenCoastsCountrysideDiligentlyEnquiredExactExceedingExceedinglyFindingForthFuriousHerodInquiredKilledLearnedMagiMaleMockedSlewSurroundingThereofTimeWiseWrothJump to Next AngryBethlehemBordersBoysChildrenCoastsCountrysideDiligentlyEnquiredExactExceedingExceedinglyFindingForthFuriousHerodInquiredKilledLearnedMagiMaleMockedSlewSurroundingThereofTimeWiseWrothMatthew 2 1.The wise men from the east enquire after Jesus;3.at which Herod is alarmed.9.They are directed by a star to Bethlehem, worship him, and offer their presents.13.Joseph flees into Egypt with Jesus and his mother.16.Herod slays the children;20.himself dies.23.Jesus is brought back again into Galilee to Nazareth.When Herod saw that he had been outwitted by the MagiHerod the Great, known for his paranoia and tyrannical rule, was appointed King of Judea by the Romans. The Magi, wise men from the East, had visited Herod seeking the newborn "King of the Jews." Herod's fear of losing his throne led him to deceitfully ask the Magi to report back to him. However, warned in a dream, the Magi returned home by another route, thus outwitting Herod. This event highlights the divine protection over Jesus and the failure of human schemes against God's plans. he was filled with rage
Herod's reaction is consistent with his historical character. Known for his violent and ruthless nature, Herod had previously executed several family members whom he suspected of treason. His rage here is a manifestation of his fear and insecurity about losing power. This emotional response sets the stage for the tragic events that follow, illustrating the lengths to which Herod would go to eliminate perceived threats. Sending orders, he put to death all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity
Bethlehem, a small town in Judea, is significant as the prophesied birthplace of the Messiah (Micah 5:2). Herod's orders to kill all male children in Bethlehem and surrounding areas reflect his desperation to eliminate Jesus. This massacre, known as the "Massacre of the Innocents," is not recorded in secular history but aligns with Herod's known brutality. The event fulfills the prophecy of Rachel weeping for her children (Jeremiah 31:15), symbolizing the sorrow of Israel. who were two years old and under
Herod's decision to target boys two years old and under was based on the timeline provided by the Magi regarding the star's appearance. This suggests that Jesus could have been up to two years old at the time of the Magi's visit. The age range indicates Herod's attempt to ensure the elimination of the child he perceived as a threat, showing his thoroughness in trying to secure his reign. according to the time he had learned from the Magi
The Magi's visit and their report about the star's timing were crucial in Herod's calculation. This detail underscores the Magi's role in the narrative and the divine orchestration of events. The star, a celestial sign, guided the Magi to Jesus and played a part in fulfilling God's plan, despite Herod's intentions. This phrase highlights the intersection of divine revelation and human action in the unfolding of biblical prophecy. Persons / Places / Events 1. Herod the GreatThe ruling king of Judea at the time of Jesus' birth, known for his tyrannical rule and paranoia about losing his throne. 2. The MagiWise men from the East who visited Jesus after His birth, seeking the "King of the Jews" and inadvertently alerting Herod to Jesus' existence. 3. BethlehemA small town in Judea, prophesied as the birthplace of the Messiah, and the location of the tragic massacre ordered by Herod. 4. The Massacre of the InnocentsThe event where Herod ordered the killing of all male children two years old and under in Bethlehem, attempting to eliminate the threat to his throne. 5. JesusThe central figure of the New Testament, whose birth and early life were marked by divine intervention and fulfillment of prophecy. Teaching Points The Sovereignty of GodDespite Herod's evil intentions, God's plan for Jesus' life was not thwarted. This reminds us that God's purposes prevail over human schemes. The Cost of Power and ParanoiaHerod's actions demonstrate the destructive nature of unchecked power and fear. We must guard against allowing fear to drive us to harm others. The Innocence of the VictimsThe massacre of the innocents calls us to reflect on the value of life and the tragedy of innocent suffering, urging us to advocate for the vulnerable. Fulfillment of ProphecyThe events surrounding Jesus' early life fulfill numerous prophecies, affirming the reliability of Scripture and God's faithfulness to His promises. Trust in Divine ProtectionJust as God protected Jesus, we can trust in His protection and guidance in our lives, even amidst trials and threats. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1.What is the meaning of Matthew 2:16?
2.How does Herod's reaction in Matthew 2:16 reveal the danger of unchecked power?
3.What does Matthew 2:16 teach about the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies?
4.How can we guard against jealousy and fear leading to harmful actions today?
5.In what ways does Matthew 2:16 highlight the innocence of the affected children?
6.How can we support families facing persecution, drawing lessons from Matthew 2:16?
7.Why did Herod order the massacre of all boys in Bethlehem in Matthew 2:16?
8.How does Matthew 2:16 align with God's nature of love and justice?
9.What historical evidence supports the event described in Matthew 2:16?
10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Matthew 2?
11.What is the Massacre of the Innocents?
12.Why is there no extra-biblical evidence for major biblical events like the slaughter of the innocents?
13.In Matthew 2:16, why is there no external historical record of Herod’s massacre of infants despite the event’s severity?
14.Why is there no Roman record of Herod’s massacre of infants in Bethlehem?What Does Matthew 2:16 Mean When Herod saw that he had been outwitted by the Magi• The Magi had obeyed God’s warning (Matthew 2:12), leaving Herod without the information he craved. • Herod’s political instincts told him he had lost control of the situation, mirroring how God “frustrates the plans of the peoples” (Psalm 33:10). • Like Pharaoh opposing Moses (Exodus 1:17), Herod discovered that earthly power cannot thwart divine purpose (Psalm 2:1-4).
He was filled with rage• Herod’s fury flows from pride;Proverbs 29:22 warns, “An angry man stirs up strife.” •James 1:20 reminds us, “Man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness of God,” highlighting the sinful nature of Herod’s reaction. • His anger exposes the darkness of a heart unwilling to bow to the true King (John 3:19-20).
Sending orders, he put to death all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity• The command echoes Pharaoh’s slaughter of Hebrew infants (Exodus 1:22), showing satanic hostility toward God’s redemptive plan (Revelation 12:4). •Jeremiah 31:15, “Rachel weeping for her children,” is fulfilled inMatthew 2:18, proving that even tragedy sits within God’s prophetic framework. • The small town of Bethlehem (Micah 5:2) becomes the stage where tyranny meets prophecy.
Who were two years old and under• Herod chose an age range broad enough to ensure the Christ Child’s death based on the Magi’s timeline. • This act of calculated brutality underlines how far human authority will go when threatened by divine authority (2 Timothy 3:1-4). • God, however, had already safeguarded His Son by directing Joseph to Egypt (Matthew 2:13-14).
According to the time he had learned from the Magi• Herod’s interrogation of the Magi (Matthew 2:7) supplied the very data that shaped his murderous decree. • Yet the same timeline proved God’s sovereignty: Jesus was already beyond Herod’s reach, fulfillingHosea 11:1 (“Out of Egypt I called My Son”). •Genesis 50:20 illustrates the principle at work: “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good.”
summaryMatthew 2:16 reveals a clash between a paranoid earthly king and the sovereign King of kings. Herod’s rage and ruthless decree cannot derail God’s redemptive plan; instead, they fulfill prophecy and spotlight the triumph of divine protection over human cruelty. The verse stands as a sober reminder that while evil rages, God’s purposes stand firm and His Word proves true. (16) The fact of the slaughter of the infants of Bethlehem is not mentioned by Josephus, or by any other writer, and has on that ground been called in question. It is admitted, however, on all hands, that it was an act every way in harmony with Herod's character. Tormented with incurable disease, and yet more incurable suspicion; so fiendish in his cruelty, that he gave orders for the execution of many of the leading men of Judaea immediately upon his own death, that there might at least be some genuine mourning at his funeral; making fresh wills, according to the passing passion of the moment; adding, as his last act, the death of yet another son, Antipater, to those of the two sons of Mariamne (so that Augustus was reported to have said that it was better to be "Herod's swine than son"),--it might well be that he gave such a command as this among the cruel and reckless acts of the last months of his life. Nor need we wonder that the act was not recorded elsewhere. The population of Bethlehem could hardly have been more than 2,000, and the number of children under two years of age in that number would be between twenty and thirty. The cruelty of such an act would naturally impress itself on the local memory, from which, directly or indirectly, the Gospel record was derived, and yet escape the notice of an historian writing eighty or ninety years afterwards of the wars and court history of the period. The secrecy which marked the earlier part of Herod's scheme ( Matthew 2:7) would extend naturally, as far as Jerusalem was concerned, to its execution. Verses 16-18.- The slaughter of the innocents.Verse 16. - Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked ( ὅτι ἐνεπαίχθη). The verb which in the New Testament occurs only in the synoptists, and always in the strict sense of "mock" ( e.g.Matthew 20:19; Matthew 27:29, 31, 41), represents Herod's feelings, and perhaps his language, at his treatment by the Magi. It was more than deception; they had trifled with him. Of the Wise Men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children; Revised Version, male children ( τοὺς παῖδας, not τὰ τέκρα). That were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts (Revised Version, borders) thereof. Not merely the districts legally belonging to the city, but the neighbourhood generally. From two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently inquired (ver. 7, note) of the Wise Men. Had he made further inquiries, he might have aroused suspicion, so he made sure of his prey by allowing a wide margin both in time and space. "'On Augustus being informed,' says Macrobius ['Saturn.,' 2:4], 'that among the boys under two years of age whom Herod ordered to be slain in Syria, his own son also lind been slain, "It is better," said he, "to be Herod's pig ( ϋν) than his son ( υἱὸν)." Although Macrobius is a late writer [circ. 400]. and made the mistake of supposing that Herod's son Antipater, who was put to death about the same time as the massacre of the innocents, had actually perished in that massacre, it is clear that the form in which he narrates the bonmot of Augustus points to some dim reminiscence of this cruel slaughter" (Farrar, 'Life,' etc., p. 34, illust. edit.; cf. also Ellicott, 'Lectures,' p. 78). Farrar (and Edersheim accepts his calculation) reckons that not more than twenty children were killed. Thus failed the first attempt to destroy Christ, Revelation 12:4 (Nosgen).
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Greek WhenΤότε(Tote)Adverb
Strong's 5119:Then, at that time. From ho and hote; the when, i.e. At the time that.HerodἩρῴδης(Hērōdēs)Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2264:Compound of heros and eidos; heroic; Herod, the name of four Jewish kings.sawἰδὼν(idōn)Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3708:Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.thatὅτι(hoti)Conjunction
Strong's 3754:Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.he had been outwittedἐνεπαίχθη(enepaichthē)Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1702:To mock, ridicule. From en and paizo; to jeer at, i.e. Deride.byὑπὸ(hypo)Preposition
Strong's 5259:A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when).theτῶν(tōn)Article - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.Magi,μάγων(magōn)Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 3097:A sorcerer, a magician, a wizard. Of foreign origin; a Magian, i.e. Oriental scientist; by implication, a magician.he was filled with rage.ἐθυμώθη(ethymōthē)Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2373:To provoke to anger; pass: To be wroth or very angry. From thumos; to put in a passion, i.e. Enrage.Sending orders,ἀποστείλας(aposteilas)Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 649:From apo and stello; set apart, i.e. to send out literally or figuratively.he put to deathἀνεῖλεν(aneilen)Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 337:From ana and haireomai; to take up, i.e. Adopt; by implication, to take away, i.e. Abolish, murder.allπάντας(pantas)Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3956:All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.theτοὺς(tous)Article - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.boysπαῖδας(paidas)Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3816:Perhaps from paio; a boy, or, a girl, and a child; specially, a slave or servant.inἐν(en)Preposition
Strong's 1722:In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.BethlehemΒηθλέεμ(Bēthleem)Noun - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 965:Bethlehem, a town of Judea. Of Hebrew origin; Bethleem, a place in Palestine.andκαὶ(kai)Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.itsαὐτῆς(autēs)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Feminine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846:He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.vicinityὁρίοις(horiois)Noun - Dative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3725:Neuter of a derivative of an apparently primary horos; a boundary-line, i.e. a frontier.[who were]ἀπὸ(apo)Preposition
Strong's 575:From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses.two years oldδιετοῦς(dietous)Adjective - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 1332:Two years old, lasting two years. From dis and etos; of two years.andκαὶ(kai)Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.under,κατωτέρω(katōterō)Adverb
Strong's 2736:(a) down, below, also: downwards, (b) lower, under, less, of a length of time. Also katotero; adverb from kata; downwards.according toκατὰ(kata)Preposition
Strong's 2596:A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).theτὸν(ton)Article - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.timeχρόνον(chronon)Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5550:A space of time or interval; by extension, an individual opportunity; by implication, delay.he had learnedἠκρίβωσεν(ēkribōsen)Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 198:To learn carefully, inquire with exactness. From the same as akribestatos; to be exact, i.e. Ascertain.fromπαρὰ(para)Preposition
Strong's 3844:Gen: from; dat: beside, in the presence of; acc: alongside of.theτῶν(tōn)Article - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.Magi.μάγων(magōn)Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 3097:A sorcerer, a magician, a wizard. Of foreign origin; a Magian, i.e. Oriental scientist; by implication, a magician.
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