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Greatness from Small Beginnings
Commentators emphasize that God chose the small, seemingly insignificant town of Bethlehem to be the birthplace of the Messiah. The prophecy from Micah, quoted here, highlights a key principle of God's kingdom: He brings the greatest honor to the humblest of places. As the verse says, though Bethlehem might be small among the towns of Judah, it is "by no means least" because the eternal King was born there, showing God's power is not dependent on worldly status.
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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…
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…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 2:6
While expectation that the Messiah must come from Bethlehem occurs elsewhere, here it rests on Mic 5:2, to which are appended some words from [Refe…
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John Calvin
On Matthew 2:6
16th Century
Theologian
And you, Bethlehem. The scribes undoubtedly quoted faithfully the words of the passage in their own language, as it is found in the prophe…
John Gill
On Matthew 2:6
17th Century
Pastor
And you Bethlehem in the land of Juda
This prophecy, which the chief priests and scribes produced, as pointing at th…
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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