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Matthew 2:7

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”

— D.L. Moody

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Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, inquired of them diligently what time the star appeared.

Matthew 2:7 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Matthew 2:7

Theological / Devotional

Diligently. Rather, “accurately.” Herod demanded specific information. The reference is to the exactness of the information rather than to Herod’s diligence in seeking it.

What time. Herod had already learned from the chief priests and the scribes where the Christ was to be born (vs. 4–6), now he turns to the wise men to learn when.

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