Matthew 2:4 Meaning and Explanation
“And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Herod assembles the religious leaders and demands to know where the Christ was prophesied to be born.
What Does Matthew 2:4 Mean?
Herod summons the chief priests and scribes, the men trained in the Scriptures, and presses them for an answer: where is the Christ to be born? He turns to the sacred writings, but only to track down the child.
The keepers of the word know exactly what it says, yet their knowledge serves a king bent on harm. Truth can be held in the head and never reach the heart. Scripture studied without love can leave a person informed about the Messiah while still set against him.
Matthew 2:4 in the Original Language
Christos (Χριστός), 'Christ' -- the Anointed One, the promised king set apart by God.
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What does Matthew 2:4 mean?
Herod assembles the religious leaders and demands to know where the Christ was prophesied to be born.