Matthew 2:9

“When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was.”

"When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was." - Matthew 2:9
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What does Matthew 2:9 mean?

Matthew 2:9 (KJV) reads, "When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was." This verse is a part of the larger narrative of the visit of the wise men to see the…

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Guided by the Star: Following Divine Direction

In the second chapter of Matthew, we encounter the awe-inspiring story of the Magi, or Wise Men, who traveled from the East to seek the newborn King of the Jews. Verse 9 captures a significant moment in their journey: "When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the…

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Guidance Along the Journey: A Prayer Inspired by Matthew 2:9

O Heavenly Father, the Creator of the universe and the Guiding Light of our lives, I come before Thee with a humble heart, seeking Thy divine direction and wisdom. As I reflect upon the words of Matthew 2:9, I find solace in the profound truth embedded in this holy text: "When…

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Matthew 2:9 - "When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was."
Matthew 2:9-10 - "After they had heard the king, they went on their way, and the star they had seen when it rose went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they were overjoyed."
"After they had heard the king, they went on their way, and the star they had seen when it rose went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they were overjoyed." - Matthew 2:9-10
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Matthew 9:21-22
Matthew 9:21-22
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Matthew 9:21-22
Matthew 9:2 - "And, behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee."
Matthew 9:9 - "¶ And as Jesus passed forth from thence, he saw a man, named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him."
Matthew 6:9-13
Matthew 9:37-38
Matthew 9:7 - "And he arose, and departed to his house."
Matthew 9:26 - "And the fame hereof went abroad into all that land."
Matthew 5:9 - "Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 13:9 - "Who hath ears to hear, let him hear."
Matthew 12:9 - "And when he was departed thence, he went into their synagogue:"
Matthew 9:19 - "And Jesus arose, and followed him, and so did his disciples."
Matthew 15:9 - "But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men."
Matthew 9:3 - "And, behold, certain of the scribes said within themselves, This man blasphemeth."
Matthew 26:9 - "For this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor."
Matthew 2:1-2
Matthew 9:32 - "¶ As they went out, behold, they brought to him a dumb man possessed with a devil."
Matthew 1:9 - "And Ozias begat Joatham; and Joatham begat Achaz; and Achaz begat Ezekias;"
Matthew 9:29 - "Then touched he their eyes, saying, According to your faith be it unto you."
Matthew 10:9 - "Provide neither gold, nor silver, nor brass in your purses,"