Matthew 2:19
Matthew 2:19 Meaning and Explanation
“But when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the Lord appeareth in a dream to Joseph in Egypt,”
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Read Full Chapter →After Herod's death, the angel of the Lord again appears to Joseph in a dream in Egypt.
What Does Matthew 2:19 Mean?
With the word but, the scene turns. Herod is dead, and the angel of the Lord comes once more to Joseph in a dream while he is still in Egypt. The threat that drove the family into exile has passed.
The tyrant dies, but the child lives and the promise stands. Cruel power has its hour, yet its hour ends, while God's purpose carries on. The same God who warned Joseph of danger now speaks again to lead him home, faithful at every turn.
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What does Matthew 2:19 mean?
After Herod's death, the angel of the Lord again appears to Joseph in a dream in Egypt.