Matthew 2:8

King James Version:

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And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found [him], bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Then he sent them to Beit-Lechem with these instructions: "Search carefully for the child; and when you find him, let me know, so that I too may go and worship him."

Berean Standard Bible:

And sending them to Bethlehem, he said: “Go and search carefully for the Child, and when you find Him, report to me, so that I too may go and worship Him.”

American Standard Version:

And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search out exactly concerning the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word, that I also may come and worship him.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And^{G2532} he sent^{G3992} them^{G846} to^{G1519} Bethlehem^{G965}, and said^{G2036}, Go^{G4198} and search^{G1833} diligently^{G199} for^{G4012} the young child^{G3813}; and^{G1161} when^{G1875} ye have found^{G2147} him, bring^{G518} me^{G3427} word again^{G518}, that^{G3704} I may come^{G2064} and worship^{G4352} him^{G846} also^{G2504}.

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Commentary for Matthew 2:8

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: G2532
   There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: καί
   Transliteration: kaí
   Pronunciation: kahee
   Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
   
2. Strong's Number: G3992
   There are 80 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: πέμπω
   Transliteration: pémpō
   Pronunciation: pem'-po
   Description: apparently a primary verb; to dispatch (from the subjective view or point of departure, whereas (as a stronger form of ) refers rather to the objective point or terminus ad quem, and στέλλω denotes properly, the orderly motion involved), especially on a temporary errand; also to transmit, bestow, or wield:--send, thrust in.
   
3. Strong's Number: G846
   There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: αὐτός
   Transliteration: autós
   Pronunciation: ow-tos'
   Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ.
   
4. Strong's Number: G1519
   There are 1513 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: εἰς
   Transliteration: eis
   Pronunciation: ice
   Description: a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases:--(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), …ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
   
5. Strong's Number: G965
   There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: Βηθλεέμ
   Transliteration: Bēthleém
   Pronunciation: bayth-leh-em'
   Description: of Hebrew origin (בֵּית לְעַפְרָה); Bethleem (i.e. Beth-lechem), a place in Palestine:--Bethlehem.
   
6. Strong's Number: G2036
   There are 901 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἔπω
   Transliteration: épō
   Pronunciation: ep'-o
   Description: a primary verb (used only in the definite past tense, the others being borrowed from ἐρέω, ῥέω, and φημί); to speak or say (by word or writing):--answer, bid, bring word, call, command, grant, say (on), speak, tell. Compare λέγω.
   
7. Strong's Number: G4198
   There are 147 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: πορεύομαι
   Transliteration: poreúomai
   Pronunciation: por-yoo'-om-ahee
   Description: middle voice from a derivative of the same as πεῖρα; to traverse, i.e. travel (literally or figuratively; especially to remove (figuratively, die), live, etc.); --depart, go (away, forth, one's way, up), (make a, take a) journey, walk.
   
8. Strong's Number: G1833
   There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐξετάζω
   Transliteration: exetázō
   Pronunciation: ex-et-ad'-zo
   Description: from ἐκ and (to examine); to test thoroughly (by questions), i.e. ascertain or interrogate:--ask, enquire, search.
   
9. Strong's Number: G199
   There are 84 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἀκριβῶς
   Transliteration: akribōs
   Pronunciation: ak-ree-boce'
   Description: adverb from the same as ἀκριβέστατος; exactly:--circumspectly, diligently, perfect(-ly).
   
10. Strong's Number: G4012
    There are 304 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: περί
    Transliteration: perí
    Pronunciation: per-ee'
    Description: from the base of πέραν; properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive case denoting the subject or occasion or superlative point; with the accusative case the locality, circuit, matter, circumstance or general period):--(there-)about, above, against, at, on behalf of, X and his company, which concern, (as) concerning, for, X how it will go with, ((there-, where-)) of, on, over, pertaining (to), for sake, X (e-)state, (as) touching, (where-)by (in), with. In comparative, it retains substantially the same meaning of circuit (around), excess (beyond), or completeness (through).
    
11. Strong's Number: G3813
    There are 48 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: παιδίον
    Transliteration: paidíon
    Pronunciation: pahee-dee'-on
    Description: neuter diminutive of παῖς; a childling (of either sex), i.e. (properly), an infant, or (by extension) a half-grown boy or girl; figuratively, an immature Christian:--(little, young) child, damsel.
    
12. Strong's Number: G1161
    There are 2556 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: δέ
    Transliteration: dé
    Pronunciation: deh
    Description: a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.:--also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
    
13. Strong's Number: G1875
    There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐπάν
    Transliteration: epán
    Pronunciation: ep-an'
    Description: from ἐπί and ἄν; a particle of indefinite contemporaneousness; whenever, as soon as:--when.
    
14. Strong's Number: G2147
    There are 168 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: εὑρίσκω
    Transliteration: heurískō
    Pronunciation: hyoo-reh'-o
    Description: a prolonged form of a primary , which (together with another cognate form) is used for it in all the tenses except the present and imperfect; to find (literally or figuratively):--find, get, obtain, perceive, see.
    
15. Strong's Number: G518
    There are 125 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀπαγγέλλω
    Transliteration: apangéllō
    Pronunciation: ap-ang-el'-lo
    Description: from ἀπό and the base of ἄγγελος; to announce:--bring word (again), declare, report, shew (again), tell.
    
16. Strong's Number: G3427
    There are 227 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μοί
    Transliteration: moí
    Pronunciation: moy
    Description: the simpler form of ἐμοί; to me:--I, me, mine, my.
    
17. Strong's Number: G3704
    There are 55 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὅπως
    Transliteration: hópōs
    Pronunciation: hop'-oce
    Description: from ὅς and πῶς; what(-ever) how, i.e. in the manner that (as adverb or conjunction of coincidence, intentional or actual):--because, how, (so) that, to, when.
    
18. Strong's Number: G2064
    There are 604 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἔρχομαι
    Transliteration: érchomai
    Pronunciation: el'-tho
    Description: middle voice of a primary verb (used only in the present and imperfect tenses, the others being supplied by a kindred (middle voice) , or (active) , which do not otherwise occur); to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively):--accompany, appear, bring, come, enter, fall out, go, grow, X light, X next, pass, resort, be set.
    
19. Strong's Number: G4352
    There are 54 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: προσκυνέω
    Transliteration: proskynéō
    Pronunciation: pros-koo-neh'-o
    Description: from πρός and a probable derivative of κύων (meaning to kiss, like a dog licking his master's hand); to fawn or crouch to, i.e. (literally or figuratively) prostrate oneself in homage (do reverence to, adore):--worship.
    
20. Strong's Number: G2504
    There are 68 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: κἀγώ
    Transliteration: kagṓ
    Pronunciation: kam-eh'
    Description: from καί and ἐγώ; so also the dative case , and accusative case and (or also, even, etc.) I, (to) me:--(and, even, even so, so) I (also, in like wise), both me, me also.