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Matthew 2:17-19
New Testament for Everyone
Matthew 2:17-19
New Testament for Everyone
17 That was when the word that came through Jeremiah the prophet was fulfilled:
18 There was heard a voice in Rama,
crying and loud lamentation.
Rachel is weeping for her children,
and will not let anyone comfort her,
because they are no more.
19 After the death of Herod, suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt.
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Matthew 2:17-19
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Matthew 2:17-19
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17 Then what was said through the prophet Jeremiah was fulfilled:(A)
18 “A voice is heard in Ramah,
weeping and great mourning,
Rachel(B) weeping for her children
and refusing to be comforted,
because they are no more.”[a](C)
The Return to Nazareth
19 After Herod died, an angel(D) of the Lord appeared in a dream(E) to Joseph in Egypt
Footnotes
- Matthew 2:18 Jer. 31:15
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