Matthew 2:1

Korean 1961 (개역한글)

헤롯왕 때에 예수께서 유대 베들레헴에서 나시매 동방으로부터 박사들이 예루살렘에 이르러 말하되

이 구절의 의미

This verse tells us that when Jesus was born in Bethlehem during the time of King Herod, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem looking for him. It doesn't specify who is speaking but focuses on the arrival of these visitors.

어린이를 위한 설명

Imagine if you were born and then some really smart people traveled a long way just to meet you because they knew something special was happening. That's what happened when Jesus was born!

역사적 배경

The Gospel of Matthew, written by an anonymous author believed to be the apostle Matthew himself, likely around 80-90 AD. The text is aimed at a Jewish audience, explaining how Jesus fulfills Old Testament prophecies and traditions.

오늘의 적용

Today, think about when you've felt guided or led somewhere important, just like these wise men were led to find something significant in their journey. It might be a new job or the start of an education that feels divinely directed.

주제

• Jesus Christ
• Wisdom Seekers
• Prophecy Fulfillment
• Guidance and Direction
• Faith Journeys
• Divine Signs

관련 구절

• Micah 5:2
• Isaiah 60:3
• Numbers 24:17
• Matthew 2:1-12
• Revelation 22:8

자주 묻는 질문

Who were these wise men?

These wise men, also known as Magi, were likely astrologers or astronomers who studied the stars and saw a significant sign in the sky that led them to believe a great king had been born.

Why did they come from the east?

They came because they observed an unusual star which they interpreted as a sign of the birth of the 'King of the Jews,' leading them on their journey westward to Jerusalem.

What does this tell us about Jesus's importance?

This verse highlights Jesus’s significance by showing that even distant and non-Jewish figures recognized his importance, suggesting a universal message and destiny for him as the Messiah.

How long after his birth did they arrive?

The text does not specify an exact timeframe, but some believe it could have been up to two years later given that Jesus is described living in a house at that point, suggesting he was no longer an infant.