Maka tinggallah ia di sana sehingga mati Herodes, supaya sampailah barang yang difirmankan oleh Allah dengan lidah nabi, bunyinya: Bahwa dari Mesir Aku memanggil Anak-Ku.
Apa artinya?
This verse explains that Joseph, Mary, and Jesus stayed in Egypt until King Herod died to avoid danger. The phrase 'Out of Egypt have I called my son' fulfills an Old Testament prophecy about God's son being brought out of Egypt.
Penjelasan untuk anak-anak
Imagine you had to hide from a mean person who wanted to hurt you. So, your parents took you somewhere safe until it was okay to come back home. That’s what happened with Jesus and his family in this story.
Latar belakang sejarah
The Gospel of Matthew, written around AD 80-90 by an unknown author, addresses a Jewish-Christian audience. The text refers to the prophecy from Hosea about God calling His son out of Egypt, paralleling the Exodus narrative.
Penerapan hari ini
In today’s world, when you feel threatened or unsafe, remember that seeking safety and guidance is not only wise but also can fulfill deeper purposes or prophecies in your life. Like Jesus’ family finding refuge in Egypt, sometimes moving to a safer place helps us navigate tough times.
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prophesy fulfillmentsafety and protectiondivine guidancehistorical narrativesJesus' childhoodexile and return