And he arose, and took the young child and his mother, and came into the land of Israel.
What does Matthew 2:21 mean?
Egypt may serve to sojourn in, or take shelter in, for awhile, but not to abide in. Christ was sent to the lost sheep of the house of Israel, to them he must return.
Key themes
FulfillmentKingdom of heavenDiscipleshipTeaching
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Keep this verse inside Matthew 2:19-23 and alongside a few nearby related passages.