Matthew 2:5

And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea: for thus it is written by the prophet,

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Interpretation

Those who live at the greatest distance from the means of grace often use most diligence, and learn to know the most of Christ and his salvation. But no curious arts, or mere human learning, can direct men to him.

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This thought runs through Matthew 2:3-7.

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Glossary

Bethlehem Place: House of bread. (1. ) A city in the “hill country” of Judah. It was originally called Ephrath ( Gen. 35:16 , 19; 48:7; Ruth 4:11 ). It was also called Beth-lehem Ephratah ( Micah 5:2 ), Beth-lehem-judah. Modern identification: Bethlehem.
Judea Place: Biblical region. Modern identification: Jerusalem.