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God's Protective Providence
Commentators emphasize that the dream was a direct, divine intervention to protect the infant Jesus from Herod's murderous plot. This act demonstrates God's sovereign care and His ability to thwart evil plans. Some scholars also connect this to the Magi's gifts, noting the gold providentially provided the funds Joseph and Mary would soon need for their flight to Egypt.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 2:12
18th Century
Theologian
Warned of God, etc. This was done, undoubtedly, because if they had given Herod precise information about where he was, it would have been…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 2:12
Warned in a dream (χρηματισθεντες κατ' οναρ). The verb means to transact business (χρηματιζω from χρημα, and that from χραομα, to …
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 2:12
19th Century
Preacher
Probably, they half suspected Herod already, and the Lord by a dream led their thoughts further in the same direction. Wise men need to be warn…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 2:12
This second dream (cf. 1:20) mentions no angel. Perhaps Joseph and the Magi compared notes and saw their danger amid their fear and uncertainty; th…
John Gill
On Matthew 2:12
17th Century
Pastor
Being warned of God in a dream
It is likely they made a short stay at Bethlehem, might lodge there a night; at least…
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…