Matthew 2:10
Matthew 2:10 Meaning and Explanation
“When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →At the sight of the star the wise men are filled with overwhelming joy.
What Does Matthew 2:10 Mean?
The long search nears its goal, and the wise men, seeing the star halt above the place, are overcome with joy. The plain words pile up to capture it: they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.
Drawing near to Christ brings a gladness beyond ordinary measure. The closer the seekers come to the King, the deeper their delight. This is the joy held out to everyone who finds him: not a fleeting happiness but an exceeding, full-hearted rejoicing.
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What does Matthew 2:10 mean?
At the sight of the star the wise men are filled with overwhelming joy.