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Deception Dressed as Worship
Commentators unanimously highlight Herod's hypocrisy. He used the language of worship to disguise his murderous plan. Scholars like Spurgeon and Barnes warn that this is a common tactic of evil, where wicked intentions are hidden under a cloak of religious devotion. This serves as a timeless caution against insincere faith and the misuse of religious language for personal gain.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 2:8
18th Century
Theologian
Go, and search diligently, etc. Herod took all possible means to obtain accurate information concerning the child, so that he might be sur…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 2:8
Sent them to Bethlehem and said (πεμψας αυτους εις Βηθλεεμ ειπεν). Simultaneous aorist participle, "sending said." They were to "s…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 2:7–8
19th Century
Preacher
Then Herod, when he had privately called the wise men, inquired of them diligently what time the star appeared. And he sent them to Bethlehem, …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 2:8
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 Gill
On Matthew 2:8
17th Century
Pastor
And he sent them to Bethlehem
Having got out of them all that he could, and was for his purpose, he informs them of …
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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