angelἄγγελος
angelos · Greek Noun
A messenger of God sent to communicate His divine will to humanity. Angels are created spiritual beings who serve as agents of God’s intervention in history.
fleeφεύγω
pheugō · Greek Verb
To escape or run away from danger, persecution, or judgment. Biblically, it often describes a divinely guided movement to safety or away from divine wrath.
destroyἀπόλλυμι
apollymi · Greek Verb
To ruin, slay, or render useless. In this context, it refers to the intent of an oppressor to end a life or thwart God's sovereign plan.
prophetπροφήτης
prophētēs · Greek Noun
One who declares a message from God. Prophets were instruments of divine revelation, often pointing toward the Messiah and the ultimate unfolding of God's redemptive plan.
sonυἱός
huios · Greek Noun
A male offspring. In a theological sense, this title identifies the unique relationship of the Messiah to God the Father, emphasizing His divinity, identity, and mission.
HerodἩρῴδης
Hērōdēs · Greek Proper Noun
A title denoting royal authority and power. In this context, it refers to Herod the Great, whose rule was characterized by political insecurity and extreme cruelty.
wise menμάγος
magos · Greek Noun
Individuals who possess wisdom, often associated with astrology or specialized knowledge. In Matthew, they are Gentiles seeking the newborn King of the Jews.
furiousθυμόω
thumoō · Greek Verb
A state of intense, explosive anger or wrath. In biblical contexts, it often describes a destructive passion that acts against the will of God.
ascertainedἀκριβόω
akriboō · Greek Verb
In this context, it refers to the act of bringing about or verifying the precision of a timing or fact, often used to establish historical or prophetic fulfillment.
fulfilledπληρόω
plēroō · Greek Verb
The accomplishment or realization of what was previously predicted or promised by God through the prophets. It highlights the continuity between Old Testament prophecy and New Testament events.
prophetπροφήτης
prophētēs · Greek Noun
A person chosen by God to speak His message, warning, or revelation to His people. They serve as the mouthpiece of God, with their words often carrying divine authority.
weepingκλαυθμός
klauthmos · Greek Noun
A profound expression of deep grief, sorrow, or mourning, often associated with loss or divine judgment.
Rachelרָחֵל
Rachel · Hebrew Proper Noun
The matriarch of Israel and wife of Jacob. She is symbolically depicted as grieving for the lost children of Israel, representing the inconsolable sorrow of the nation.
angel of the Lordἄγγελος
angelos · Greek Noun
A celestial messenger of God. Angels are spiritual beings who act as intermediaries, delivering messages, protecting believers, or executing God's commands.
IsraelἸσραήλ
Israēl · Greek Proper Noun
The promised land given by God to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. It signifies the place where God’s covenant promises are uniquely centered and where His people reside under His care.
roseἐγερθεὶς
egertheis · Greek Verb
Refers to the act of rising up, often signifying preparedness, obedience, or a new beginning after a period of rest or divine encounter. In this context, it marks Joseph's prompt obedience to the divine directive.
Israelיִשְׂרָאֵל
Yisra'el · Hebrew Noun
The Promised Land, set apart by God for His covenant people. It represents the place of divine inheritance and the setting for the redemptive history of Israel.
JudeaἸουδαίᾳ
Ioudaia · Greek Noun
The region of the Jews, centered on Jerusalem and the Temple. Historically and theologically, it was the focal point of God's worship and the seat of the Davidic throne in the context of the Gospels.
dreamὄναρ
onar · Greek Noun
A supernatural method of communication by which God reveals His will, guides His servants, or warns them of impending danger. It underscores God's sovereign involvement in human history.
GalileeΓαλιλαίαν
Galilaian · Greek Noun
The northern region of Palestine. In the New Testament, it is the primary setting for Jesus' ministry, often associated with a humbler, more diverse population compared to the Judean center.
prophetsπροφητῶν
prophētōn · Greek Noun
God's authorized spokesmen who conveyed His message to the people, often including predictions about the coming Messiah. Their words are authoritative because they are inspired by the Holy Spirit.
fulfilledπληρωθῇ
plērōthē · Greek Verb
To bring to pass, complete, or accomplish that which was written or foretold in Scripture. It signifies that the events of Jesus' life are not accidental but are the intentional outworking of God's redemptive plan.
NazareneΝαζωραῖος
Nazōraios · Greek Noun
A term identifying one from the town of Nazareth. In a theological sense, it often carries connotations of humility, lowliness, or being set apart, fulfilling Old Testament foreshadowings of the Messiah's humble nature.