Matthew 2:17

Afrikaans 1983

Toe is die woord vervul wat die Here deur die profeet Jeremia gesê het:

What Does This Mean?

This verse introduces a prophecy from the prophet Jeremiah that is being fulfilled in the events described in Matthew's Gospel. It shows how the Old Testament points to Jesus and his life.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a map that leads to hidden treasure, but only when all clues match up perfectly. In this case, an old clue about something happening was found true with Jesus' birth!

Historical Background

Matthew wrote this Gospel around 80-90 AD for Jewish Christians in Rome. The cultural setting was one where demonstrating how the Old Testament pointed to Jesus was very important.

Living It Out Today

Think of a time when you might have felt like your life was just random, but later saw it all connected to something bigger. This verse reminds us that our lives are part of God’s big story.

Topics

• prophecy
• fulfillment
• Jesus Christ
• Old Testament
• faith
• God's plan

Related Verses

• Jeremiah 31:15
• Hosea 11:1
• Matthew 2:18
• Luke 1:70-73
• Romans 9:27

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Jeremiah mentioned specifically in this verse?

Jeremiah was a major prophet who wrote about the future of Israel, including prophecies that would be fulfilled by Jesus. His writings often spoke of hope and restoration.

What prophecy from Jeremiah does Matthew refer to here?

Matthew refers to Jeremiah 31:15 where Rachel weeps for her children who were taken into exile, a metaphor that echoes the massacre of infants in Bethlehem following Jesus' birth.

How is this verse important for understanding Jesus’ life?

It connects events from Jesus' early life with ancient prophecies, showing how his story fits into God’s larger plan for salvation as foretold by the prophets.

What can we learn about faith from Matthew 2:17?

We learn that faith involves trusting in God's promises and seeing them fulfilled over time, even when it takes centuries or seems unlikely at first.