Cross-References — Matthew 2

5 pairs

1. Matthew 2:6→referencesMicah 5:2

   Matthew 2:6 cites Micah 5:2 to show that the prophecy of the Messiah being born in Bethlehem is fulfilled in Jesus.

   Thematic focusMessianic Prophecy, Birth of Jesus.

   • #Messiah
   • #Prophecy
   • #BirthOfJesus

2. Matthew 2:11→referencesPsalm 72:10-11

   The visit of the Magi in Matthew 2:11, who bring gifts and worship Jesus, echoes the homage and gifts brought to the king in Psalm 72:10-11.

   Thematic focusKingship of Jesus, Worship.

   • #Kingship
   • #Worship
   • #Magi

3. Matthew 2:15→referencesHosea 11:1

   Matthew 2:15 references Hosea 11:1, interpreting the calling of Israel out of Egypt as a typological prophecy fulfilled in Jesus' return from Egypt.

   Thematic focusFulfillment of Prophecy, Jesus as True Israel.

   • #Prophecy
   • #Jesus
   • #Typology

4. Matthew 2:18→referencesJeremiah 31:15

   Matthew 2:18 quotes Jeremiah 31:15, applying the lamentation over Rachel's children to the massacre of the innocents in Bethlehem.

   Thematic focusSuffering, Fulfillment of Prophecy.

   • #Suffering
   • #Prophecy
   • #Rachel

5. Matthew 2:23→referencesIsaiah 11:1

   Matthew 2:23 suggests a fulfillment of prophecy by Jesus being called a Nazarene, possibly alluding to the 'branch' (Hebrew: netzer) in Isaiah 11:1.

   Thematic focusMessianic Prophecy, Jesus' Identity.

   • #Messiah
   • #Prophecy
   • #Nazareth

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