Matthew 2:10
What does Matthew 2:10 mean?
A plain-English look at Matthew 2:10 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Matthew 2:10 means
Upon seeing the star again, and especially as it led them directly to their destination, the Wise Men were overwhelmed with "exceeding great joy." This profound emotional response highlights the depth of their earnest seeking and the confirmation of their faith in the star's miraculous guidance. Their joy was not merely relief, but a spiritual elation at the culmination of their arduous journey and the imminent fulfillment of their quest to find and worship the King of the Jews. Their joy contrasts with Herod's distress.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And when they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.
KJV
King James Version · 1611When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And when they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And when they saw the star they were full of joy.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And having seen the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And seeing the star they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And when they saw the star they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.
Context
This verse captures the Wise Men's joyful reaction to the star's guidance, immediately before their arrival at Jesus' location. Their profound rejoicing sets a tone of worship and awe, preparing the reader for their encounter with the young Christ in the next verse. This emotional response emphasizes the divine nature of their mission and its successful conclusion.
v.9And they, having heard the king, went their way; and lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was.
v.10This passage
v.11And they came into the house and saw the young child with Mary his mother; and they fell down and worshipped him; and opening their treasures they offered unto him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 67:4
Oh let the nations be glad and sing for joy; For thou wilt judge the peoples with equity, And govern the nations upon earth. [Selah
- Romans 15:9
and that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy; as it is written, Therefore will I give praise unto thee among the Gentiles, And sing unto thy name.
- Luke 2:10
And the angel said unto them, Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all the people:
- Deuteronomy 32:13
He made him ride on the high places of the earth, And he did eat the increase of the field; And he made him to suck honey out of the rock, And oil out of the flinty rock;
- Luke 2:20
And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, even as it was spoken unto them.
- Psalms 105:3
Glory ye in his holy name: Let the heart of them rejoice that seek Jehovah.
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