Matthew 2:6 - The Scriptures 1998

‘But you, Bĕ

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, Art not the least among the princes of Juda: For out of thee shall come a Governor, That shall rule my people Israel.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

And you Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, you are not in any way least or insignificant among the chief cities of Judah; for from you shall come a Ruler (Leader) Who will govern and shepherd My people Israel. [Mic. 5:2.]

American Standard Version (1901)

And thou Bethlehem, land of Judah, Art in no wise least among the princes of Judah: For out of thee shall come forth a governor, Who shall be shepherd of my people Israel.

Common English Bible

You, Bethlehem, land of Judah, by no means are you least among the rulers of Judah, because from you will come one who governs, who will shepherd my people Israel.

Catholic Public Domain Version

'And you, Bethlehem, the land of Judah, are by no means least among the leaders of Judah. For from you shall go forth the ruler who shall guide my people Israel.' "

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

And thou Bethlehem the land of Juda art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come forth the captain that shall rule my people Israel.

Matthew 2:6 Cross References

Genesis 49:10

“The sceptre shall not turn aside from Yehuḏ

2 Samuel 5:2

“Formerly, when Sha’ul was sovereign over us, you were the one who led Yisra’ĕ

1 Chronicles 2:51

Salma the father of Bĕ

1 Chronicles 5:2

for Yehuḏ

Ezra 2:21

sons of Bĕ

Isaiah 40:11

He feeds His flock like a shepherd, He gathers the lambs with His arm, and carries them in His bosom, gently leading those who are with young.

Micah 5:2

“But you, Bĕ

Numbers 24:19

“And out of Yaʽ

Matthew 2:1

And יהושע  having been born in Bĕ

Matthew 28:18

And יהושע  came up and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.

John 21:16

He said to him again, the second time, “Shimʽ

John 7:42

“Did not the Scripture say that the Messiah comes from the seed of Dawiḏ

Ephesians 1:22

And He put all under His feet, and gave Him to be head over all, to the assembly,

Colossians 1:18

And He is the Head of the body, the assembly, who is the beginning, the first-born from the dead, that He might become the One who is first in all.

Hebrews 7:14

For it is perfectly clear that our Master arose from Yehuḏ

Revelation 11:15

And the seventh messenger sounded, and there came to be loud voices in the heaven, saying, “The reign of this world has become the reign of our Master, and of His Messiah, and He shall reign forever and ever!”

Revelation 2:27

and he shall shepherd them with a rod of iron, as the potter’s vessels shall be broken to pieces, as I also have received from My Father.

Revelation 7:17

because the Lamb who is in the midst of the throne shall shepherd them and lead them to fountains of waters of life. And Elohim shall wipe away every tear from their eyes.”