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Prophecy Was Clear
The religious leaders answered Herod's question immediately and without hesitation. Commentators note that the Messiah's birthplace in Bethlehem was a well-known and settled fact based on a clear prophecy in Micah 5:2. This demonstrates the reliability and specificity of Scripture in foretelling the coming of Christ.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 2:5–6
18th Century
Theologian
By the prophet. The Sanhedrin answered without hesitation. It was settled by prophecy. This prophecy is found in Micah 5:2. In that prophe…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 2:5
And they said unto him (ο δε ειπαν αυτω). Whether the ecclesiastics had to search their scriptures or not, they give the answer th…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 2:4–6
19th Century
Preacher
And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born. And they sa…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 2:5
All the chief priests and teachers of the law (i.e., those who served as leaders of the Jews) who were living in Jerusalem were quickly consulted. …
John Gill
On Matthew 2:5
17th Century
Pastor
And they said unto him
They answer without any hesitation, it being a generally received notion, and a thing well kn…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 2:1–8
17th Century
Minister
Those who live at the greatest distance from the means of grace often use the most diligence, and learn the most about Christ and His salvation. Bu…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 2:3–8
13th Century
Philosopher
Christ’s birth having been announced by the Wise Men, King Herod here inquires about the place of the birth. Three things are presented:
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