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A Prophecy's Deeper Meaning
Commentators explain that Matthew isn't claiming Jeremiah predicted this specific event. Rather, the ancient sorrow of Israel, poetically described as their matriarch Rachel weeping over her exiled children (Jeremiah 31:15), finds a new and profound fulfillment in the weeping of Bethlehem's mothers. Matthew shows how the story of Jesus is deeply woven into Israel's history of suffering and hope.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 2:17–18
18th Century
Theologian
Jeremy. Jeremiah. This quotation is taken from Jeremiah 31:15. The word "fulfilled," here, is evidently taken in the sense that the words …
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 2:17–18
19th Century
Preacher
It must have been a very sorrowful day in Bethlehem; you can imagine the grief that filled the hearts of the mothers there. There is Herod, who act…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 2:18
To Matthew, the massacre fulfills Jer 31:15. This text probably refers to the deportation of Judah and Benjamin in 587–586 B. C. Nebuzaradan, comma…
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John Calvin
On Matthew 2:18
16th Century
Theologian
A voice was heard in Ramah. It is certain that the prophet (Jeremiah 31:15) describes the destruction of the tribe of Benjamin…
John Gill
On Matthew 2:18
17th Century
Pastor
(See Gill on Matthew 2:17)
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 2:16–18
17th Century
Minister
Herod killed all the male children, not only in Bethlehem, but in all the villages of that city. Unbridled wrath, armed with an unlawful power, oft…
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…