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Joy in Renewed Guidance
Multiple commentators (Barnes, Spurgeon, Aquinas) suggest the star had disappeared while the Magi were in Jerusalem, leaving them discouraged. Its reappearance was a sign of renewed divine guidance after a period of confusion. Their 'exceeding great joy' is like a believer's relief when God's presence becomes clear again after a season of spiritual darkness or doubt.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 2:9–10
18th Century
Theologian
The star—went before them. From this it appears that the star was a luminous meteor, perhaps not far from the ground.
It i…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 2:10
They rejoiced with exceeding great joy (εχαρησαν χαραν μεγαλην σφοδρα). Second aorist passive indicative with cognate accusative. …
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 2:10–12
19th Century
Preacher
When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 2:10
The reason Herod wanted to learn, at his secret meeting with the Magi, the exact time the star appeared was that he had already schemed to kill the…
John Gill
On Matthew 2:10
17th Century
Pastor
When they saw the star
Which by its appearance, size, brightness they knew to be the same with that which they had s…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 2:9–12
17th Century
Minister
What joy these wise men felt upon seeing this star, no one knows as well as those who, after a long and melancholy night of temptation and desertio…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 2:9–12
13th Century
Philosopher
Above, the Evangelist set forth one motive of the Wise Men, namely, Herod’s persuasion. Here he gives another motive of the Wise Men for seeking Ch…