Matthew 2:10
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When they saw the star, they rejoiced with great delight.
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When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy--The language is very strong, expressing exuberant transport.
Open source ↗In this chapter, we have the history of our Saviour's infancy, where we find how early he began to suffer, and that in him the word of righteousness was fulfilled, before he himself began to fulfil all righteousness. Here is, I. The wise men's solicitous enquiry after Christ (Mat 2:1-8). II. Their devout attendance on him, when they found out where he was (Mat 2:9-12). III. Christ's flight into Egypt, to avoid the cruelty of Herod (Mat 2:13-15). IV. The barbarous murder of the infants of Bethlehem (Mat 2:16-18). V. Christ's return out of Egypt into the land of Israel again (Mat 2:19-23).
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Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice.
The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, which was just as the angel had told them.
But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid! For behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people:
Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for You judge the peoples justly and lead the nations of the earth. Selah
He made him ride on the heights of the land and fed him the produce of the field. He nourished him with honey from the rock and oil from the flinty crag,