Matthew 2:11

Amharic New Standard Translation (አማርኛ አዲሱ መደበኛ ትርጉም) 2005

ወደ ቤትም ገብተው ሕፃኑን ከእናቱ ከማርያም ጋር ሆኖ አዩት፤ ተደፍተውም ሰገዱለት፤ ሣጥኖቻቸውንም ከፍተው የወርቅ፥ የዕጣንና የከርቤ ስጦታ አቀረቡለት።

What Does This Mean?

This verse describes the wise men visiting baby Jesus in a house with his mother Mary. They bowed down to worship him and gave gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're at a birthday party for your best friend. You want to give them something special, so you bring the coolest toy or treat you can think of. That's like what these wise men did when they met baby Jesus – they brought their most precious gifts as a sign that he was very important.

Historical Background

The book of Matthew was written by an unknown author around AD 80-90, likely for Jewish Christians in the Roman Empire. The cultural setting is one where astrological signs and visits from wise men were seen as significant events.

Living It Out Today

Today, this verse can remind us to honor those we consider special or sacred in our lives through thoughtful actions and gifts. For example, giving a handwritten note of appreciation or spending quality time with someone you value highly can be like offering gold or frankincense.

Topics

• worship
• gifts
• advent
• divine revelation
• honor and respect
• wise men

Related Verses

• Exodus 30:22-31
• Psalm 72:10
• Isaiah 60:6
• Revelation 21:24
• Luke 7:36-50

Recommended Reading

Commentary Matthew Commentaries → Get This Bible Amharic New Standard Translation (አማርኛ አዲሱ መደበኛ ትርጉም) Study Bible →

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did the wise men bring gold, frankincense, and myrrh?

Gold symbolizes royalty and wealth, frankincense was used in religious ceremonies signifying divinity, and myrrh had medicinal properties suggesting longevity. These gifts honored Jesus as both a king and divine.

Who were the wise men visiting baby Jesus?

The wise men, or magi, were astrologers from the East who followed a star they believed signified the birth of a great king. They came to pay homage to this newborn child.

How does Matthew 2:11 relate to other parts of the Bible?

It connects with prophecies about gifts being brought to the Messiah, like in Isaiah 60 and Psalm 72, showing how Jesus fulfilled ancient expectations.

What can we learn from the wise men's actions today?

We can learn to honor those of great spiritual significance through our actions and offerings, recognizing their value much as the magi did with baby Jesus.