Prophecy in
When Israel was a child, I loved him, and I called my son out of Egypt.
Context
This verse reflects God's love and care for Israel, recalling the time when He delivered them from slavery in Egypt.
Fulfillment
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Fulfilled inMatthew 2:15
This prophecy is cited in the New Testament as being fulfilled in Jesus Christ. After Herod's death, Joseph and Mary brought Jesus out of Egypt, symbolically representing the calling of God's son.
Theological significance
This prophecy illustrates the typological relationship between Israel and Jesus, showing how Jesus embodies the true Israel and fulfills God's redemptive plan.
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