King James Version
Matthew 2:19 in the King James Version says “But when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the Lord appeareth in a dream to Joseph in Egypt,” — study this verse from Matthew chapter 2 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“But when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the Lord appeareth in a dream to Joseph in Egypt,”
Matthew 2:19 · KJV
Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying,
In Rama was there a voice heard, lamentation, and weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, and would not be comforted, because they are not.
But when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the Lord appeareth in a dream to Joseph in Egypt,
Saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and go into the land of Israel: for they are dead which sought the young child's life.
And he arose, and took the young child and his mother, and came into the land of Israel.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“an angel”
G32compare g0034) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a pastor
“of the Lord”
G2962supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
“in”
G2596(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
“appeareth”
G5316to lighten (shine), i.e., show (transitive or intransitive, literal or figurative)
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