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Deception Cloaked in Piety
Commentators unanimously explain that Herod's secret and "diligent" questioning of the Magi was not a sincere search for truth. It was a calculated, deceptive step in his plot to locate and murder the infant King. This serves as a stark warning against hypocrisy, where outward acts of religious inquiry can mask a heart intent on opposing Christ.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 2:7
18th Century
Theologian
Privily. Secretly, privately. He did this to ascertain the time when Jesus was born.
Diligently. Accurately; exact…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 2:7
Then Herod privily called the wise men (τοτε Hηρωιδης λαθρα καλεσας τους μαγους). He had manifestly not told members of the Sanhed…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 2:7
19th Century
Preacher
We delight in anxious inquirers, but here was one of a very evil sort. Many pry into holy things that they may ridicule or otherwise oppose them. W…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 2:7
The reason Herod wanted to learn, at his secret meeting with the Magi, the exact time the star appeared was that he had already schemed to kill the…
John Calvin
On Matthew 2:7
16th Century
Theologian
Then Herod, having secretly called the Magi. The tyrant did not dare to avow his fear and uneasiness, lest he might give fresh courage to …
John Gill
On Matthew 2:7
17th Century
Pastor
Then Herod, when he had privately called the wise men
As soon as he had got the intelligence of the place of the Mes…
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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