The essential thing in an oath is calling God to witness our sincerity. 49:10 ) according to the sense of one F23 of the And the chief priests and teachers of the law are equating the reference to "Bethlehem Ephratah" in Micah 5:2 with the town of Bethlehem in Judah. Unbelievers, in times of danger, are often the most superstitious. The Bible in Matthew 16:2, 3 gives meaning to a fiery sky: “When evening…” Besides, the report was spread everywhere, and could not be unknown to the neighboring nations. 3. v. 2; Sueton. Let us beware of a dead faith. Their words are very remarkable: -. * Amos: some textual witnesses read Amon, who was the actual successor of Manasseh (see 1 Chr 3:14). To speak words that have no meaning to those who hear them, is but speaking into the air. 2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? 2. He was a usurper. Herod's trouble was jealousy and rage, a rage that would finally vent itself in the slaughter of the innocents. You give a tenth of your spices—mint, dill and cumin. The long discussion combines Marcan and Q material (Mk 3:22–30; Lk 11:19–20, 23; 12:10). Gr. The world is ruled not by truth but by opinion.— : s feminine here, or is understood? In the King James Version of the Bible the text reads: When Herod the king had heard these things, he. 1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,. Abraham stands upon the hill, and seeth the smoke of the cities ascend like a furnace. It was the seat of Herod's power, and his staunchest supporters were there. Many may have dreaded the Advent of the Messiah, either from stings of conscience or from dread of the troublous times which were expected to attend his coming. Yet he is troubled, as if the matter had been new and unheard of; because he put no trust in God, and thought it idle to rely on the promises of a Redeemer; and particularly because, with the foolish confidence incident to proud men, he imagined that the kingdom was secure to himself and his descendants. Figure of speech Synecdoche (of the Whole), App-6. either feignedly, as knowing his jealousy, suspicion and cruelty; [8] Josephus' Antiquities. Copyright © 2021, Bible Study Tools. Everyone else in Jerusalem. might fear would arise upon this, having lost the true notion of Our translation suits well to Herod, jealous for his crown, but not to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, who were oppressed by him; and (according to their notions of a Messiah) would conceive hopes of their deliverance from the news of his death. In those days: “It is a general term that reveals little chronologically but insists … Matthew is Jewish, and writes for Jewish readers. Troubled; Herod feared a rival, and his trouble caused the people to be troubled. Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. This news seemed to portend a legitimate king, a rival for the throne, around whom the Jewish nation would rally. To swear by an altar, a gift, or a temple is of no force unless it be meant to appeal to God himself. That cannot answer the end of speaking, which has no meaning; in this case, speaker and hearers are barbarians to each other. John the Baptist has just been introduced and this verse describes the message that he is preaching. When in a relationship, Matthew isn't the first one to express his feelings, unless he has to. (Schanz). (183). The disciples asked the question, “Who then is the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven” (Mt 18:1)? Herod is first concerned, and next all Jerusalem with him; Herod for fear of losing his kingdom, Jerusalem for fear of new commotions. If the tyrant tremble, all his surroundings tremble with him. If Psalm 22:6–7 and Isaiah 53:3 are the prophecies that Matthew had in mind, then the meaning of “He shall be called a Nazarene” is something akin to “He shall be despised and mocked by His own people.” Jesus not only identified with humanity by coming to our world; He also identified with the lowly of this world. Matthew 7:1. or is it a construction, ad sensum, of the inhabitants? Being warned of God in a dream, he turned aside into the parts of Galilee — which was under the government of Herod Antipas, (see note on Matthew 2:2,) a prince of a milder character than Archelaus, and then on such hostile terms with him, that there was no danger of his giving up Joseph and Mary into his power. And hereby was fulfilled, in part, the famous prophecy in Genesis 49:10 according to the sense of oneF23Jonathan ben Uzziel in loc. It is fair weather with the saints when foulest with the wicked. 30:24 winnowing fork is in his hand, and he will clear his threshing floor and # ch. 17 Nor do they put new wine into old wineskins, or else the wineskins break, the wine is spilled, and the wineskins are ruined. Hence it is no wonder that he was concerned to hear of the birth of one that was to be king, and especially to have such an extraordinary confirmation of it, as that of persons coming from a far country, directed by an extraordinary impulse upon the sight of a new star, which pointed to Judea as the seat of his empire. Matthew 18:10 “See that you do not despise one of these little ones. who had acquired control of the country. He had made will after will and was now in a fatal illness and fury over the question of the Magi. Matthew 2:3. That Herod should be troubled at this intelligence was natural enough; and from the character which follows in this chapter of this unfeeling man, it is easy enough to discover the cause of his trouble. Men are frequently overset by the sudden announcement of even good tidings. For they were so completely worn down, and almost wasted, by continued wars, that their wretched and cruel bondage appeared to them not only tolerable, but desirable, provided it were accompanied by peace. And though most people are quickly weary of conquerors, yet their former miseries being fresh in their minds, and the renewing of them likely upon a change in the government, it is no wonder if the generality of the people were also troubled. Two years before he had put to death, on a charge of treason, his two sons by Mariamne, his best-loved wife, through sheer jealousy of the favour with which the people looked on them. This same concept is found in Isa. It is so called as being the place where he sits in glory. He had reigned long, men were weary, and the Pharisees, according to Joseph (A. J. xvii. Herod did not rightfully hold the throne. 40) was drawing to the close of his long and blood-stained reign. 27 “Woe to you, experts in the law and you Pharisees, hypocrites! 40:3. This persuasion, which the event proved to respect the Roman emperor, the Jews applied to themselves, and therefore rebelled. Matthew 2:4 And when he had assembled all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he asked them where the Christ was to be born. (Haydock). He was a man of great talents, but distinguished still more for his cruelties and crimes. Herod... was troubled. But that all Jerusalem should be troubled, which one might have thought would have shouted aloud for joy at the account; how strange is this representation. Either: at the same time with him, or: because of him, knowing his cruelty. Common to many nativity scenes commemorating the birth of Jesus is the presence of "three wise men"... a. Matthew 2:3. He was troubled - Herod had obtained the kingdom by great crimes, and by shedding much blood. all Jerusalem. Study 1 Peter 2 using Matthew Henry’s Bible Commentary (concise) to better understand Scripture with full outline and verse meaning. A Warning Against Hypocrisy (). And none knew better than he the stories going around about the coming of a promised King to deliver Israel from all their troubles, for he had feared it all his reign. The throne of God - Heaven is his throne, Matthew 5:34. 3 When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all … Mk 12:1–12. What does this verse really mean? The Greek word magoi was a general term name for those interested in dreams, astrology, and obscure wisdom. this, were also troubled, and showed a concern at it with him; Wesley's Notes for Matthew 3:2. Or the people, accustomed to distresses, and rendered callous by long endurance, dreaded a change which might introduce still greater calamities. In those days John the Baptist came: Matthew introduces us to one of the fascinating characters of the New Testament. all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, who heard of this, were also troubled, and showed a concern at it with him; either feignedly, as knowing his jealousy, suspicion and cruelty; or in reality, because of tumults, commotions and wars, they might fear would arise upon this, having lost the true notion of the Messiah, as a spiritual king, saviour and redeemer. There may also be a trace of the popular notion that the times of the Messiah would be ushered in by great tribulations: so Schöttgen, ii. or in reality, because of tumults, commotions and wars, they They tie up heavy loads, hard to carry, and lay them on men’s shoulders; but they themselves aren’t willing to lift a finger to move them. First clean the inside of the cup, so that the outside may become clean too! It would have been treason to the reigning king if there were not some superhuman authority in it. It was strange that while the Messiah was born not six miles off, Jerusalem gets her first news from strangers coming from, perhaps, a thousand miles distance! 1. Animal.) Through apprehension of riots, and of a revolution, which could not be effected without bloodshed, as the Romans had such strong hold. 4. He was troubled— Alarmed. When it speaks of "all Jerusalem", it means people who might lose their standing, if a new king were enthroned. Josephus related the circumstances attending the death of Herod, who, when he saw death was near, caused a large number of prominent persons to be put in prison with instructions that they should be put to death just as soon as Herod expired in order that (Herod said) "there should be real mourning" at his death![8]. ‘And when Herod the king heard it, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.’. 11 On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Thus when John asks if they should look for "another," "another" is in an emphatic position and the specific term emphasizes "another of a different kind." Jan 8, 2020 Jan 6, 2020 by Editor in Chief. What does Matthew 2:3 mean? He showed his excitement and the whole city was upset because the people knew only too well what he could do when in a rage over the disturbance of his plans. The foreigner and usurper feared a rival, and the tyrant feared the rival would be welcome. His fear therefore, though the occasion may seem insignificant, is every way credible.— I., doubtless an exaggeration, yet substantially true. What kind of message did John's clothing and food bring? A man may be persuaded of many truths, and yet may hate them, because they interfere with his ambition, or sinful indulgences. Then Jesus put out His hand and touched him, saying, “I am willing; be cleansed.” Immediately his leprosy was cleansed. 3. ἐταράχθη] Josephus, Antt. It is understandable therefore that the arrival of the Magi with their questions thus produced huge concern throughout the whole city. Herod was troubled, his mind was disturbed and made uneasy, fearing he should be deposed, and lose his kingdom, to which he knew he had no just right and claim, being a foreigner; and "all Jerusalem", i.e. Because the people, well acquainted with the cruelty of Herod, feared a more galling slavery. This begins a stretch in Matthew's gospel running through the beginning of chapter 26, which is almost entirely words spoken by Jesus. There are two words in the New Testament translated “repentance,” one of which denotes a change of mind, or a reformation of life; and the other, sorrow or regret that sin has been committed. of the Targumists on it, who paraphrases it after this manner; "Kings and governors shall not cease from the house of Judah, nor scribes, who teach the law, from his seed, until the time that the king Messiah, the least of his sons, comes, "and because of him", יתימסון עממיא, "the people shall melt."'. Bethlehem and Ephratah are indeed the names of people in the Bible who lived long before the time of Jesus. Jesus says, here, that all who swear at all do, in fact, swear by God, or the oath is good for nothing. To report dead links, typos, or html errors or suggestions about making these resources more useful use the convenient, Baker Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology, Hastings' Dictionary of the New Testament, The Hawker's Poor Man's Concordance And Dictionary, Watson's Biblical & Theological Dictionary, International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, When Herod - heard these things, he was troubled -, When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him, When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, He was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him, etarachthē kai pāsa Ierosoluma met' autou, When Herod the King heard these things he was troubled, ἡρώδῃ μὲν καταπαύσεως ἀρχῆς ὑπὸ θεοῦ ἐψηφισμένης αὐτῷ τε καὶ γένει τῷ ἀπ, It was a bold and alarming question put by these new comers. * Except for a minor detail, Matthew here follows the LXX, although the meaning of the Hebrew (“the coastlands will wait for his teaching”) is similar. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father in heaven.” Explanation and Commentary of Matthew 18:10. 2. See App-23. In this verse he reacts to this news. So whatever they tell you, do and observe. Matthew C. GUTMANN, The Meanings of Macho. Herod... was very upset. Page 4 of 4 matthew-chapter-01-03-test.doc 11. They had seen it all before. Is this what the Bible really teaches? He has great interest in the fulfillment of prophecy, because he expects to persuade Jewish readers by it. Other than the introductory sentence, this passage is entirely the words of Christ, as with John chapter 17. Matthew 3:2 Context. He was fearful of losing the throne when he heard that a child of Jewish blood had been born and was spoken of as king of the Jews. That is, the report made by the wise men of the appearance of an unusual star, and of the birth of the king of the Jews, which they affirmed with all certainty, without any hesitation, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. It takes little to put evildoers in fear. Matthew 3:2 is the second verse of the third chapter of the Gospel of Matthew in the New Testament. At the time when this history opens, his eldest son, Antipater, was under condemnation. Matthew 2:3 Translation & Meaning. Where did John preach? And no wonder the city is excited through all its depths. ‘Get up,’ he said, ‘take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt. We'll send you an email with steps on how to reset your password. Although Matthew seems to have changed some of the words from the passage in Micah, there is no real deviation in the meaning of the text. Some because they knew that they would lose out by his being replaced, and the majority because of their fear of the way in which such news might cause Herod to behave. Herod was troubled, because he believed this person (born King of the Jews), would dethrone him. Matthew intended, I have no doubt, to express their ingratitude, in being so entirely broken by the long continuance of their afflictions, as to throw away the hope and desire of the grace which had been promised to them. God is so determined to proclaim the “good news of great joy for all the people” (Luke 2:10) that God reaches beyond fields in the region around Bethlehem to “the East” (some scholars say Persia). 1 When Jesus came down from the mountainside, large crowds followed him. Matthew 2:3. ἐταράχθη, was troubled) The king, now seventy years old, might be troubled all the more easily, because the Pharisees, a short time before, had foretold (as we learn from Josephus, Antiquities xvii. And no wonder the city is excited through all its depths. If Herod fears, why do not the Jews inquire? All Jerusalem - The people of Jerusalem, and particularly the friends of Herod. There were many in Jerusalem to whom the coming of the Messiah would be a matter of joy; but all of Herod‘s friends would doubtless be alarmed at his coming. 3. “The foreigner and usurper feared a rival, and the tyrant feared the rival would be welcome” (Bruce). When Herod - heard these things, he was troubled - Herod's consternation was probably occasioned by the agreement of the account of the magi, with an opinion predominant throughout the east, and particularly in Judea, that some great personage would soon make his appearance, for the deliverance of Israel from their enemies; and would take upon himself universal empire. Hence we see, that the greatest enmities and bitterest animosities have arisen from causeless fears and groundless jealousies. came and knelt before him and said, “Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean.”. All rights reserved. 6.10.1, uses ἑάλω ἱεροσ.… ἁλοῦσα …, but none of these instances are decisive: an ellipsis of ἡ πόλις being possible. But Matthew’s purpose in stressing this was in order to bring home the importance of the news, and the reaction of Jerusalem to it. Matthew doesn't encourage a fight but stand up for himself and the ones he loves, he would put himself in harms way before his loved one. Salem Media Group. But, Reader! When it speaks of "all Jerusalem", it means people who might lose their standing, if … In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!” a. All Jerusalem with him. * [21:33–46] Cf. = most of the people at Jerusalem at that time. 6. Who prophesied about the voice of one crying in the wilderness? God reaches beyond shepherds at the bottom of the barrel to Wise Ones at the top. The trouble of the king is a testimony against the carelessness of the people. Matthew 18:3 Meaning of Verse and Simple Commentary. It is salutary to recognise that they discovered the truth in the Scriptures, but left it to the Gentiles to seek Jesus. The word properly signifies a great emotion of mind, whatever the cause thereof be. 2. 3), that the kingdom was about to be taken from the family of Herod. 2 "For in the way you judge, you will be judged; and by your standard of measure, it will be measured to you. See Whitby, Beausobre and Lenfant, Doddridge, and Heylin, … All religious services should be so performed in Christian assemblies, that all may join in, and profit by them. Study Hosea 3 using Matthew Henry’s Bible Commentary (concise) to better understand Scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Matthew 18:10 Meaning of Verse with Simple Commentary. ἱεροσόλυμα] Feminine form, occurring only here and in Matthew 3:5, and without any various reading in the Codd. Pluribus persuasio inerat, antiquis sacerdotum literis contineri, eo ipso tempore fore, ut valesceret Oriens, profectique Judaea rerum potirentur. 7. When Herod the king had heard these things,.... That is, the report made by the wise men of the appearance of an unusual star, and of the birth of the king of the Jews, which they affirmed with all certainty, without any hesitation. 9. Thus, when the Lord has permitted unbelievers to sleep, he suddenly breaks their rest. Herod the king; the reigning king—was troubled, fearing for his throne, as might be expected from his jealous disposition. But do not do what they do, for they do not practice what they preach. He had lived from a child among that nation, and was thoroughly acquainted with their affairs. IN BETHLEHEM OF JUDEA. Today we will study the teaching of Jesus in Matthew 7:1-5. Bell. 4, represents these troubles as raised by the Pharisees, who prophesied a revolution. 10 When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. But si praesepe vagientis Herodem tantum terruit, quid tribunal iudicantis? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. King James Version: Matthew Chapter 2. Matthew 23:12 Meaning of Those Who Humble Themselves Will Be Exalted. Article Images Copyright © 2021 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. All Jerusalem with him was troubled also, because there were a great many men in the city who depended upon him for the place of dignity that they were permitted to enjoy", 3.Herod the king was troubled Herod was not unacquainted with the predictions, which promised to the Jews a King, who would restore their distressful and ruinous affairs to a prosperous condition. 2 Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples, 3 And said unto him, Art thou he that should come, or do we look for another? a. It was Vespasian and Titus that these ambiguous prophecies predicted.". 24 Blind guides, who strain out a gnat and swallow a camel! As you can see from Matthew 2:3-6, Matthew is quoting the chief priests and teachers of the law. When Herod the King heard these things he was troubled] At that wherein the sages and shepherds rejoiced. he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. (3-4) The identity of John the Baptist. 10 When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. of We should note how this picture of a troubled Jerusalem is in direct contrast with the exceedingly great joy of the Magi (Matthew 2:10). ", The words of Tacitus are nearly similar: -. Herod, as a foreigner and usurper, feared one who was born King of the Jews: the people, worn away by seditions and slaughters, feared fresh tumults and wars. The knowledge that priests and people were alike looking for the “consolation of Israel” (Luke 2:25; Luke 2:38), the whispers that told that such a consolation had come, the uneasiness excited in the people by the “taxing” in which he had been forced to acquiesce, all these were elements of disquietude prior to the arrival of the Magi, and turned the last days of the Idumæan prince (his subjects never forgot his origin) into a time of frenzied and cruel suspicion. 1 And it came to pass, when Jesus had made an end of commanding his twelve disciples, he departed thence to teach and to preach in their cities. Matthew is a name from the bible. In the previous verse the magi had informed King Herod that they had seen portents showing the birth of the King of the Jews. 4 He called together all the chief priests and the scribes of the people, and enquired of them where the Christ was to be born.. 5 They told him, 'At Bethlehem in Judaea, for this is what the prophet wrote:. He will baptize you # John 1:33; Acts 11:16 with the Holy Spirit and # [Isa. Being a Man in Mexico City, Berkeley, University of California Press, 1996, xiv + 330 p., illustr., gloss., bibliogr., index.. Un article de la revue Anthropologie et Sociétés (Comparaisons régionales) diffusée par la plateforme Érudit. Matthew 23:18 And, Whosoever shall swear by the altar, it is nothing; but whosoever sweareth by the gift that is upon it, he is guilty. Had they gone out to Him Jerusalem too would have had great joy. Herod was afraid, because he dreaded the overthrow of his throne; the inhabitants of Jerusalem, however, not so much on account of the times of misfortune which were expected to precede the Messiah (Lightfoot on Mark 13:19; Bertholdt, Christol. The idea is that the leper kept his distance from Jesus, but He put out His hand and touched him. Matthew 3:5, used as a feminine singular. This is what we read. Whether the king’s fears were groundless or not they knew not nor cared. the scripture-containing cases that they wear as safeguards: Or “their phylacteries.”These small leather cases containing four portions of the Law (Ex 13:1-10, 11-16; De 6:4-9; 11:13-21) were worn by Jewish men on their forehead and left arm.This practice had its origin in a literal interpretation of God’s direction to the Israelites at Ex 13:9, 16; De 6:8; 11:18. One of the tricky parts of preaching this text is learning to read it as it appears toward the end of Matthew’s Gospel. He was totally paranoid, and when it came to keeping the throne, he was completely determined to do so, whatever the cost in bloodshed. In the King James Version of the Bible the text reads: "And saying, Repent ye, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.". But the days will come when the bridegroom will be taken away from them, and # Acts 13:2, 3; 14:23 then they will fast. 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