Matthew 2:9
When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was.
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Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts
After they had heard the king, they went on their way, and behold, the star they had seen in the east went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was.
King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)
When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was.
American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers
And{G1161} they, having heard{G191} the king,{G935} went{G4198} their way; and{G2532} lo,{G2400} the star,{G792} which{G3739} they saw{G1492} in{G1722} the east,{G395} went before{G4254} them,{G846} till{G2193} it came{G2064} and stood{G2476} over{G1883} where{G3757} the young child{G3813} was.{G2258}
King James Version with Strong's Numbers
When{G1161} they had heard{G191}{(G5660)} the king{G935}, they departed{G4198}{(G5675)}; and{G2532}, lo{G2400}{(G5628)}, the star{G792}, which{G3739} they saw{G1492}{(G5627)} in{G1722} the east{G395}, went before{G4254}{(G5707)} them{G846}, till{G2193} it came{G2064}{(G5631)} and stood{G2476}{(G5627)} over{G1883} where{G3757} the young child{G3813} was{G2258}{(G5713)}.
Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)
When they had heard the kynge they departed: and lo the starre which they sawe in ye eeste went before them tyll it came and stode over the place where the chylde was.
Coverdale Bible (1535)
When they had heard the kynge, they departed: and lo, the starre which they sawe in the east, went before them, tyll it came, and stode ouer the place where the chylde was.
Geneva Bible (1560)
So when they had heard the King, they departed: and loe, the starre which they had seene in the East, went before them, till it came and stoode ouer the place where the babe was.
Bishops' Bible (1568)
When they had hearde the kyng, they departed, and loe, the starre which they sawe in the east, went before them, tyl it came & stoode ouer the place wherin the young chylde was.
Authorized King James Version (1611)
¶ When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was.
Webster's Bible (1833)
They, having heard the king, went their way; and behold, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, until it came and stood over where the young child was.
Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)
And they, having heard the king, departed, and lo, the star, that they did see in the east, did go before them, till, having come, it stood over where the child was.
American Standard Version (1901)
And 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.
American Standard Version (1901)
And 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.
Bible in Basic English (1941)
And after hearing the king, they went on their way; and the star which they saw in the east went before them, till it came to rest over the place where the young child was.
World English Bible (2000)
They, having heard the king, went their way; and behold, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, until it came and stood over where the young child was.
NET Bible® (New English Translation)
After listening to the king they left, and once again the star they saw when it rose led them until it stopped above the place where the child was.
Referenced Verses
- Matt 2:2 : 2 Saying, Where is he who is born King of the Jews? For we have seen his star in the east and have come to worship him.
- 2 Pet 1:19 : 19 We have also a more sure word of prophecy, to which you do well to take heed, as to a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts:
- Ps 25:12 : 12 Who is the man who fears the LORD? Him shall He teach in the way He chooses.
- Prov 2:1-6 : 1 My son, if you will receive my words and hide my commandments with you; 2 So that you incline your ear to wisdom, and apply your heart to understanding; 3 Yes, if you cry out for knowledge, and lift up your voice for understanding; 4 If you seek her as silver, and search for her as for hidden treasures; 5 Then you will understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God. 6 For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.
- Prov 8:17 : 17 I love those who love me; and those who seek me early shall find me.
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10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy.
11 And when they had come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
12 And being warned by God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way.
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14 When he arose, he took the young child and his mother by night, and departed into Egypt:
15 And was there until the death of Herod: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying, Out of Egypt I have called my son.
16 Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked by the wise men, was exceedingly angry, and sent forth and killed all the children that were in Bethlehem and in all its coasts, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently inquired of the wise men.
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1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of King Herod, behold, wise men came from the east to Jerusalem,
2 Saying, Where is he who is born King of the Jews? For we have seen his star in the east and have come to worship him.
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21 And he arose, and took the young child and his mother, and came into the land of Israel.
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