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A Prophecy Fulfilled in Pattern
Commentators explain that this is a “typological” fulfillment. The original prophecy in Hosea 11:1 referred to God calling the nation of Israel (His “son”) out of Egypt. Matthew sees Jesus as the true and ultimate Son of God, whose life recapitulates and perfects Israel's story. Therefore, Jesus’s return from Egypt fulfills the divine pattern God established with His people.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 2:15
18th Century
Theologian
The death of Herod. Herod died in the thirty-seventh year of his reign. It is not certainly known in what year he began his reign, and the…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 2:15
Until the death of Herod (εως της τελευτης Hηρωιδου). The Magi had been warned in a dream not to report to Herod and now Joseph wa…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 2:14–15
19th Century
Preacher
Night journeys, both actual and spiritual, may befall those who carry Jesus with them. Even the Son of God, who is preeminent above all others, mus…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 2:15
The death of Herod brought relief to many. In Egypt, it made possible the return of the Child, Mary, and Joseph, who awaited a word from the Lord. …
John Calvin
On Matthew 2:15
16th Century
Theologian
Out of Egypt have I called my Son Matthew says that a prediction was fulfilled. Some have thought that the prophet's intention was differe…
John Gill
On Matthew 2:15
17th Century
Pastor
And was there until the death of Herod
Which was in a very short time; for Eusebius F9 says, that immedia…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 2:13–15
17th Century
Minister
Egypt had been a house of bondage to Israel, and particularly cruel to the infants of Israel; yet it was to be a place of refuge for the holy Child…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 2:13–23
13th Century
Philosopher
It was discussed above how the Wise Men bore witness to Christ being born; now, however, it is discussed how the Holy Innocents bear witness, not b…